Beloved by writers and historical figures the likes of Dickens and Montesquieu, Stendhal and Hemingway, the Borromean Islands are jewels set in the blue waters of Lake Maggiore. Visiting them is like lifting a curtain to reveal the story of the aristocratic family of Tuscan origins who began in the 15th century to transform these locations from ancient military garrisons and religious centers into refined corners of art, culture and nature. Today these are joined by venues for private events, exclusive business meetings, weddings, banquets and very stylish receptions