Gardens of the Italian Lakes
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (860 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0711236305 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Both lakes are lined with the towers, villas and grand hotels that speak of a complex history including key events in Italy's struggle to achieve nationhood, inspiration for a string of illustrious writers and composers, and a long line of distinguished visitors.The gardens include:Villa Melzi, Bellagio: an early 19th-century romantic park on the lake shoreVilla Carlotta, Cadenabbia: a terraced 17th-century property with woodlandVilla del Balbianello, Lenno: a famously picturesque loggiaVilla D'Este, Cernobbio: a 16th-century cascade garden with royal connectionsVilla Cicogna Mozzoni, Bisuschio: an intact 16th-century villa gardenVilla Della Porta Bozzolo, Casalzuigno: a rural baroque gardenIsola Bella, Stresa: a well-known island gardenIsola Madre, Stresa: an island retreat of flowers and birdsVilla San Remigio, Pallanza: an Edwardian garden made by two loversVilla Taranto, Pallanza: one of the world's great woodland gardens. Lake Como is a deep lake hemmed in like a fjord by
About the Author MARIANNE MAJERUS is a prestigious and prolific international photographer of gardens and winner of the Garden Media Guild Features Photographer of the Year Award 2013 as well as the GMG Photographer of the Year 2010. . A contributor and sole photographer of many gardening books, her new title Highgrove: A Garden Celebrated was a best-seller in 2014. Marianne lives and has a studio in London
"The best book on the subject by far" according to allen. We had the pleasure of taking a tour of the Lakes with brilliant and witty Stephen Desmond. The book is wonderfully informative and beautifully illustrated . A must for garden lovers and romantics and a perfect gift for those planning to visit or those who cherish memories of this enchanting area of Italy. Mimi said Five Stars. This is one of the best books I have in my library. The photos are fabulous!. "Beautiful book" according to Phillip O.. The next best thing to actually being there, this stunning book profiles various gardens around the Lake Maggiore and Como. Each garden is covered in 8-10 pages. The text discusses the history of the garden's owners and development and is illustrated with gorgeous photographs. Maps of the region are included. The gardens and villas covered are:Isola BellaIsola MadreVilla T
A contributor and sole photographer of many gardening books, her new title Highgrove: A Garden Celebrated was a best-seller in 2014. MARIANNE MAJERUS is a prestigious and prolific international photographer of gardens and winner of the Garden Media Guild Features Photographer of the Year Award 2013 as well as the GMG Photographer of the Year 2010. Marianne lives and has a studio in London.