Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens:
a journey through nature and history
Located in Verbania, on the shores of Lake Maggiore, the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens are a must-see destination for nature and landscape lovers.
The result of the vision and work of Captain Neil McEacharn, who initiated this ambitious project in 1931, the park welcomes thousands of visitors every year.
Here, among flowering paths and rare botanical species from around the world, every visitor can experience a true journey through the colors and scents of nature.
Explore the Interactive Garden at Villa Taranto
Click on the points of interest on the map and discover every corner of the park!

PUTTI FOUNTAIN
TULIP/DAHLIA MAZE
VICTORIA GREENHOUSE AND VERTICAL GARDENS
MAUSOLEUM CHAPEL
OLD CHESTNUT TREE
VIEW OF THE VILLA - SEAT OF THE PREFECTURE OF V.C.O.
VALLEY AND BRIDGE
TERRACED GARDENS
PERSONALITY LAWN
FISCHERMAN
CACTUS PLANTS
RHODODENDRON WOOD
RHODODENDRON WOOD
RHODODENDRON WOOD
LOTUS POND
WATERLILY POND
WATERLILY POND
WATERLILY POND
PIC NIC AREA
PIC NIC AREA
PIC NIC AREA
Opening Hours.
The Gardens are open daily, including holidays, with continuous hours:
- From March 16 to April 4: 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 pm (last admission) gates close at 5:30 pm
- From April 5 to September 14: 9:00 am – 5:45 pm (last admission) gates close at 6:30 pm
- From June 16 to August 29 Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (except 15 August) last admission will be at 8 p.m. and gates will close at 8:45 p.m.
- From September 15 to October 12: 9:00 am – 4:45 pm (last admission) gates close at 5:30 pm
- From October 13 to November 2: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (last admission) gates close at 5:00 pm
Discover the botanical wonders of Villa Taranto
In the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens, nature is expressed in its rarest and most fascinating form. Behold unique botanical species from every corner of the world amid exotic colors and intoxicating scents.