Bergamo Brescia: Italian capital of culture 2023

Discover the schedule of events, new museums, projects and exhibitions that promise to take you off the beaten track.

• Art & Culture

Autumn trip to villas and castles

An autumn adventure of history & beauty: explore the autumn charm of Lombardy's villas and castles.

• Art & Culture

For Wine Cellars in Lombardy

Rows of vineyards line the countryside, producing some of the finest wines in the world. Exploring Wine Cellars in Lombardy

• Food & Wine

Cammino del Vescovado: vineyards and villages

A route in three stages to discover the Terre del Vescovado, amidst picturesque villages, charming hills and famous vineyards

• Art & Culture

Parks to rediscover the wildlife

True sanctuaries dedicated to biodiversity, these nature reserves safeguard Lombardy's wildlife heritage and teach us to respect it

• Parks

In search of the king of mushrooms

Mushroom hunting in Lombardy. Three foolproof destinations for gathering the most delicious porcini mushrooms: Valtellina, Val Brembana, and Val d'Intelvi

• Active & Green

Biking between Mantua and Sabbioneta

• Cycle Tourism

Boat trips on Lombardy's rivers

The waterways of Lombardy are perfect to discover the unspoilt green heart of the region

• Active & Green

Typical Lombardy mountain dishes

Discover Lombardy's typical high-altitude dishes. Dive into traditional Alpine cuisine and its authentic flavours

• Food & Wine

5 glamorous experiences in Lombardy

Lombardy offers glamorous experiences that combine the allure of luxury with the discovery of natural and cultural treasures

• Lifestyle

Lombardy by bike: five family-friendly routes

Five easy cycle routes in Lombardy. For a family-friendly bike ride.

• Cycle Tourism

Lake Como in 5 Villas

Como, Varenna, Bellagio. Go for Villas on Lake Como, discovering enchanted gardens and work of art

• Lakes

Bergamo Valle Imagna, a jewel just waiting to be discovered

A tiny natural jewel that still today preserves all the spirit of life in the mountains and the good flavours of food

• Active & Green

Tibetan bridges, the attraction of height without the risk

Four suspension bridges in Lombardy

• Active & Green

Seven castles in Lombardy

From Lake Garda to Valtellina by way of Milan. Among crenellated walls, towers and porticoed loggias

• Art & Culture

Hiking: 6 easy routes

Walking in the Lombardy mountains: 6 routes suitable for kids

• Active & Green

The most beautiful gorges!

The six most beautiful gorges to visit in Lombardy: those of Bellano and Nesso, the most famous, and the equally spectacular gorges of Caino, Cunardo, Val Taleggio and Via Mala

• Active & Green

Weekend on Lake Garda

• Lakes

House Museums of Lombardy: step inside the homes of renowned historical figures

Discover the history and culture of the Region of Lombardy through its historic house museums, from the homes of famous people and art collectors to artists' studios.

• Art & Culture

10 good reasons to visit Milan

10 suggestions we are sure you will fall in love with Milan

• Lifestyle

Lake Iseo

Visit Lake Iseo between art and nature.

• Active & Green

Kitesurf in Lombardy

Where to do kitesurfing in Lombardy

• Active & Green

Top 10 must see works of art in lombardy

• Art & Culture

Lombardy, land of science and engineering

A journey of discovery through the history of technology in Lombardy

• Art & Culture

10 reasons to visit Brescia

Two cathedrals. The monumental area of the Roman Forum. The lakes of the Iseo and Garda. 10 good reasons to visit Brescia

• Lifestyle

Journey to the centre of the earth in Lombardy

Discover the secrets of Lombardy's mines: history, culture, mystery, and trade in the heart of the mountains

• Active & Green

A stay in Lombardy's tranquil monasteries

Relax, study and pray in the convents, abbeys, and monasteries of Lombardy: four enchanting destinations

• Religious Tourism

Roaring engines in Lombardy

A visit to Lombardy's museums dedicated to four-wheels

• Lifestyle

Boat Trips at Lombard Lakes

Iseo, Garda, Como. Boat trips on the Lombardy lakes offer an alternative point of view. From the lakes to the villages that surround them.

• Lakes

The Lombard seigniories: key figures, history and places

Gonzaga, Visconti, Sforza: a journey through cities steeped in history and culture

• Art & Culture

From Garda to the Po

Frescoes depicting lobsters and pomegranates. Freshwater fish and spicy ravioli. The route between Lake Garda and the Po offers many delights

• Cycle Tourism

Urban sculptures and works of art: Lombardy's open-air museum

Lesser known statues, monuments, and works of art, concealed within the streets and piazzas of Lombardy's cities: a prestigious artistic heritage is waiting to be discovered 

• Art & Culture

Discovering the treasures of Mantua

• Art & Culture

Pavia area by bike

Bridges, embankments and vineyards in a land that alternates between hills and the plain.

• Cycle Tourism

10 Good reasons to visit Varese

• Lifestyle

Historic windows, a memory of Lombardy's expertise

Historic shops selling hats and flowers, pastry shops, trattorias and workers' cooperatives, shops selling musical instruments, butchers and printers.

• Lifestyle

Lago Maggiore Unspoilt landscapes

Monteviasco can only be reached on foot or by cableway from Ponte di Piero. This village is famous for its 18th century mills placed in a natural setting.

• Lakes

Bergamo to Lake Iseo

Seventy-two hours to discover Bergamo Alta and Lake Iseo, culture, bike rides and delicious tastings

• Lifestyle

Between Ticino and Oglio

Artificial canals, aristocratic villas and historic towns with spectacular examples of industrial archaeology to discover by bike

• Cycle Tourism

A Valtellina summer

Trekking, mountain biking, relaxing at the spa, this and much more in Valtellina in summer.

• Mountains

Cycling from Lodi to Senna Lodigiana

Cycling amidst nature to discover historical sites and striking landscapes

• Cycle Tourism

Travelling by underground in Lombardy: between history and curiosity

The Milan and Brescia underground lines: one is the longest underground railway network in Italy, and the other is the least populated of the seven cities in Italy to have an underground railway network. 

• Lifestyle

From the Orobie to the Crema area

Wonderful cycle paths between art treasures, castles, villages and bridges. 9 stops between the Orobie and the Crema area

• Cycle Tourism

Leonardo in Lombardy: 8 itineraries to discover the places of Vinci

Eight itineraries in the Lombard capital to discover the genius of the Renaissance

• Art & Culture

10 good reasons to visit Bergamo

Piazza Vecchia, the most beautiful square. The lakes and the mountains. Discover 10 good reasons to visit Bergamo

• Lifestyle

Lago di Garda: castles and legacy

A land of pleasure and invasions, the lower Garda area has a wealth of historic sites, with roots dating back as far as the Bronze age

• Lakes

Under the ground, to discover the caves of Lombardy

On a trip to the caves of Lombardy

• Active & Green

Duomo of Milan

• Religious Tourism

Monte Isola

Mountain, lake and island: the 12 villages of Monte Isola are each to be discovered - like a box of chocolates they are all different

• Villages

Certosa di Pavia

The Certosa di Pavia, a monastery built by Gian Galeazzo Visconti as a family chapel, is connected to the castle by the Visconteo Park.

• Religious Tourism

Sirmione

A fortress of the thirteenth century. Narrow alleys. The spa waters. On Lake Garda, Sirmione is a harmony of history and beauty

• Villages

Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica

• Religious Tourism

The Last Supper

The Last Supper is the masterpiece of Leonardo da Vinci. A Unesco Heritage site along the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan

• Unesco Sites

Bormio

• Mountains

Violin Museum

The Violin Museum takes visitors through Cremona's five-century history of violin making, the great masters and their violins

• Art & Culture

Village of Varenna

The Village of Varenna is divided into a grid of streets that steeply slope down towards Lake Como.

• Villages

Palazzo Ducale of Mantua

The beauty of Palazzo Ducale, the Gonzaga residence, is hard to describe. It's maybe the most architecturally dense palace of its period.

• Art & Culture

Lovere

• Villages

The hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso

• Religious Tourism

Centre and lakeside of Menaggio

• Villages

Bellagio

Villas, parks, a romantic lakefront and a maritime history museum. Bellagio is one of the most famous places on Lake Como

• Villages

Santa Giulia Museum

An area of 14 000m2, 11 000 finds, from Prehistory to 800. Since 2011, the Santa Giulia Museum in Brescia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Unesco Sites

Soncino

Rye and canals surround the red brick walls: this is Soncino, a walled village and an oasis of Renaissance beauty in the countryside.

• Villages

Sarnico

The Village of Sarnico, in the province of Bergamo, still retains a medieval semi-circular structure

• Villages

Castellaro Lagusello

Castellaro Lagusello: a fortified village that is reflected in its heart-shaped pond, where you can enjoy tranquillity and nature.

• Villages

Sant'Ambrogio Basilica

One of the symbols of the city of Milan, is dedicated to its patron saint, whose feast is celebrated every year on December 7th

• Religious Tourism

Cities of Mantua and Sabbioneta

• Unesco Sites

Tremosine

• Villages

San Benedetto Po

• Villages

Museo del Novecento

A permanent collection of XXth century artwork inside Palazzo Arengario only a few steps away from the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery

• Art & Culture

Cremona Musica

Cremonafiere

Piazza Zelioli Lanzini Ennio, 1

22/09/2023 - 24/09/2023

• Music and show

The Gran Fondo Tre Valli Varesine On Road Competition

Varese

30/09/2023 - 01/10/2023

• Cycle Tourism

Stradivari Festival 2023

Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi - Museo del Violino

Piazza Marconi 5

07/10/2023 - 18/12/2023

• Music and show