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- Europe
- Italy
- Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore casts a refined glow from its shores, as it is the
preferred holiday destination of the elite. The resort town of
Stresa is a haven for Italians, French and Germans who flock to its
cobbled streets and enjoy the spectacular mountain and lake views
from its quarters. Just a heartbeat away from Lake Maggiore lies
further splendour in the form of the Borromean Isles. Daily
excursion tickets enable adventurous travellers to hop between the
islands at their leisure. Of these isles, the Isola Bella is the
most visited. Its claim to fame is the magnificent Baroque palace,
the Palazzo e Giardini Borromeo, replete with priceless
masterpieces, tapestries, furniture and paintings. The terraced
gardens reach their dramatic apex with the unicorn, the Borromeo
family emblem. On Isola Madre is the Borromeo bambini doll
collection, as well as a number of portraits of the family. A
magnificent botanical garden flows from the house with plentiful
exotic trees, plants and flowers, a must-see while on holiday at
Lake Maggiore.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.