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Venue About Stresa\|Transportation \| Congress centre
About Stresa
		Sheltered by the Alpine ring Lake Maggiore, located at north- eastern of Piedmont region, is the second largest among italian lakes. It occupies a valley probably of tectonic origin and extends for a length of 65 km. Its major surface is to be found in the italian territory, only the extreme northern sector belongs to Switzerland. Its coastline is 166 km long.

		Located in a central position along the lakeside roadway, Stresa is a renowned international tourist resort as well as an important place for cultural manifestations and meetings. Who for the first time arrives in Stresa has a breathless sight. Flourishing gardens, facades of majestic hotels and villas, built in Liberty style, make the lake front looking unique and elegant. Emerging from the lake waters one can see the spectacular Borromean Islands (Isola Bella and Isola Madre), where the majestic mansions of the Borromeo family were built in the 17th century, and the Pescatori Island with its narrow and winding streets, which make it one of the most romantic places on the lake (the small church dates back to beginning of 11th century). All the islands are linked to Stresa by ferry-boats.

Symbol of the vitality of Stresa is the animated Piazza Marconi at the wharf, with the neo-classic parish of Sant'Ambrogio. To the right of the church there is the famous Villa Ducale, also in neo-classic style. Another notable destination is Villa Pallavicino of the 19th century with a large blooming park rich in secular trees and its original zoological garden. A modern funicular connects Stresa to the Mottarone mountain. It takes 20 minutes to reach an altitude of about 1500 m above sea level: the most beautiful natural balcony on the Lake Maggiore. For nature lovers, at about 300 m from the intermediate stop of the funicular in the hamlet Alpino, there is a botanical garden Alpinia with over 500 essences, unique for the typology of its plants, only of alpine origin.

For more information visit the following websites: www.lagomaggiore.net www.distrettolaghi.it www.borromeoturismo.it
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TRANSPORTATION


RECOMMENDED AIRPORTS - Malpensa airport (halfway between Stresa and Milano) - Linate airport (close to Milano) From MALPENSA Airport there are different options Through Gallarate (New time table) A shuttle bus service connects the airport to the Railway Station of Gallarate (a small town located halfway between Stresa and Milano). Departure: Terminal 1 at -1 Floor in front of the Railway station, look for S.A.C.O sign (+39 0331 258411) Timetable: 5.34* - 6.05 - 6.45 - 7.15 - 7.56 - 8.29* - 9.00 - 9.30* - 10.30 - 11.30** - 15.30 - 16.28 - 17.38 - 18.45* - 19.50. () From Monday to Friday - (**) From Monday to Saturday. Trip time: 25 minutes (€ 1.55, ticket on board). Then by train from Gallarate Station to Stresa: about half an hour trip time (timetable: www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html). The Stresa Railway Station is located in Via Carducci, five-minutes walk from the Congress Centre. ALIBUS Service (recommended) A daily bus service, called Alibus Service (operated by S.A.F.), connects the Airport to Stresa (and viceversa) during the high tourist season. Alibus Service has to be booked the day before the arrival in Italy, within 11 a.m. local time (for arrival on Monday, book the service within Saturday 11 a.m.). For ALIBUS information: www.safduemila.com Reservation: (i) Phone +39 0323 552172; (ii) FAX +39 0323 552165; (iii) E-mail verbania@safduemila.com Departure from Terminal 1 - Exit 4, Bus stop 22 Time table (all days): 7.30 - 10.30 - 14.30 - 17.30 - 20.30 Trip time to Stresa: one hour (€ 9, ticket on board). Taxi A taxi service from the airport to Stresa is available. Trip time: 40 minutes (about 90-100 €). Through Milano (two options) - Malpensa Express Train (www.malpensaexpress.com) to Cadorna Station (last stop); then by subway “Green line” (direction Cologno-Gessate) get off at Central Station. - Shuttle Bus (www.malpensashuttle.it) to Central Station, last stop. From Central Station frequent train service guarantees connections to Stresa (about one hour trip, timetable: www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html). The Stresa Station is located in Via Carducci, five-minutes walk from the Congress Centre. From LINATE Airport Linate airport is connected to Central Station in Milan by bus service operated by ATM (city transport). Taxis are also available: fare about 25 €. From Central Station frequent train service guarantees connections to Stresa (about one hour trip time, timetable: www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html) The Stresa Station is located in Via Carducci, five-minutes walk from the Congress Centre. For further information about Milan Airports visit the SEA website: www.sea-aeroportimilano.it
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Train Stresa lies on international European Railway lines, so it can be reached by train from Switzerland, Germany and France. For the train timetable visit: www.trenitalia.com/en/index.html
Car Stresa can be easily reached by highways from Switzerland, Germany and France. The exit on the highway A26 is at Carpugnino-Stresa.
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CONGRESS CENTRE
Only a few minutes walk from the downtown Stresa with a wide parking area, the Congress Centre is a well-equipped, efficient, multi-purpose structure. It has hosted many important international events and it offers the most modern technological equipment.

Stresa Convention Centre Piazzale Europa 3 Stresa Tel. +39 0323 30389 - Fax +39 0323 33281 www.stresacongressi.it (e-mail: segreteria@stresacongressi.it)