Sky Arte's 'Italie invisibili' Returns with Borromean Islands Documentary

The documentary series 'Italie invisibili' returns to Sky Arte HD on Tuesday, June 20, with an episode exploring the Borromean Islands in Lake Maggiore. The archipelago, owned by the Borromeo dynasty since the early 1400s, was transformed from a rocky outcrop into a baroque paradise under Carlo III and Vitaliano VI Borromeo. The islands are nearly artificial, created by filling rocks with tons of soil brought by boats, and feature terraces, gardens, and an extensive exotic plant collection. The episode focuses on Isola Madre and Isola Bella, highlighting the paintings in the baroque halls of Palazzo Borromeo on Isola Bella. It also recounts how after World War II, Vitaliano X opened the estate to the public. The series aims to give visibility to little-known or forgotten Italian places.