Lake Maggiore facts for kids
Lake Maggiore is a beautiful and very large lake located in both Italy and Switzerland. It's the second biggest lake in Italy, right after Lake Garda. Imagine a huge, sparkling blue mirror nestled between tall mountains – that's Lake Maggiore! It's also the most western of the three main lakes in the area, known as the prealpine lakes. People often call it Lago Maggiore in Italian, or sometimes lago Verbano.
Fun Events by the Lake
Lake Maggiore is not just for beautiful views; it also hosts exciting events!
Spirit of Woodstock Festival
Every year, usually at the end of July or beginning of August, there's a cool open-air festival called the Spirit of Woodstock Festival. It takes place in a place called Mirapuri. It's a great chance to enjoy music and good vibes right by the lake!
Images for kids
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Upper lake with the Brissago Islands and Maggia delta from above Brissago, Switzerland
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Isola Bella
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Sacro Monte di Ghiffa
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Lake Maggiore in the Evening by Ivan Aivazovsky, 1858
