Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
» Perfect weather and gardens are in bloom
» By June lake resorts are buzzing and the water is warming up
» September is harvest time and a perfect time to tour wine roads
Low Season(Nov-Mar)
» Accommodation bargains abound, but many lake and mountain hotels close for the season
» Some tourist info offices close and many restaurants operate with reduced hours
» Christmas fairs are held in Milan and Verona
Useful Websites
RegioneLombardia ( www.turismo.regione.lombardia.it ) Lombardy tourism site.
Provincia di Verona ( www.tourism.verona.it ) Covers Verona, Lake Garda and Valpolicella.
Milano e Turismo ( www.turismo.milano.it ) Downloadable map and city guide.
Lago Maggiore ( www.lagomaggioreturismo.it ) Covers the southern (Italian) half of the lake.
Lago di Como ( www.lakecomo.org ) Covers the whole Como area.
Lonely Planet ( www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/lombardy-and-the-lakes ) Destination information, hotel bookings and trav-
eller forum.
Important Numbers
Italy country code
39
International access code
00
Ambulance
118
Local police
113
All emergency services from a mobile phone
112
Exchange Rates
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A$1
€0.67
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