Brisino

Emilia Colombo - brisino@stresa.org

412 mt above sea level. Can be reached by the motorway “autostrada A26”, in direction Gravellona Toce exit at Carpugnino (exit with permission to transit also with buses). After having driven through a woody area for approximately 1 km ( well known area for mushrooms and chestnuts) it is possible to admire a splendid view of Lake Maggiore. Brisino, in the ancient times, was a predominantly agricultural area with vines and orchards, which could be seen shining in the sun on the hills above the Lake. The small restructured historical centre dates back to the 1800’s where there is also the only National Monument of the district of Stresa, the “Chiesa Romanica” dating back to 1300’s dedicated to S.Albino, there is also the “Chiesa Parriocchiale” dating back to the 1700’s dedicated to the “Santissima Trinità”. The inhabitants are little more than a hundred and some of them are dedicated still today to gardening, as well as growing fruit trees and taking care of small courtyard animals. During the spring and summer holidays, it is a popular holiday destination for people coming from the city centres as well as other areas of Europe, such as Germany and Sweden. Brisino is 3 kms from Stresa, it can be reached with the regular service bus as well as by private car. For those who wish to enjoy the benefits of a nature walk, it is possible to walk through paths which lead towards the lake, like the “Sentiero of the Chestnut trees” that can also be done by mountain bike.

Meeting places and free time

The main places for free time in Brisino are: Football fields, tennis courts, bars, pizzeria restaurants with pizza wood-oven, hotel, pub and grocery. In this small corner of the “pearl” of Lake Maggiore it is possible to find a soft breeze in the summer in this evocative panorama that dominates the Borromean side, in winter one is welcomed by the warm log-fires and the kindness of its inhabitants.

Events

In the central weeks of August, in the small park in front of the “Parochial Church ” a saga takes place with music and dance.