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Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore is a large lake on the south side of the Alps, mostly in the Italian Lake District and the northern part in Switzerland. The west side of the Italian part is in the Piedmont region and the east side in Lombardy.
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Quick facts
- Currency
Currency
Euro (EUR)- Language
- Italian
Language
Italian - Time zones
UTC+1
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)- Power plugs
- Type C/F/L
Power plugs
Type C, F, L · 230 V - Getting around
Drive on the right
Drive on the right
- Visa (US citizens)
Check entry requirements for U.S. citizens before you go
Entry requirements on travel.state.gov
Italy · Calling code: +39
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Sources: Wikivoyage · Wikidata · U.S. State Department · CDC Travelers' Health. Experiences from Viator, hotels from Nuitee. Facts refresh weekly.

