Autumn trip to villas and castles
An autumn adventure of history & beauty: explore the autumn charm of Lombardy's villas and castles.
- Art & Culture
Experiences
It's September, so let's get pedalling!
Autumn is the best season for exploring Lombardy properly, on two wheels
- Cycle Tourism
Lakes in Lombardy: 5 unmissable experiences
5 consigli per una giornata indimenticabile: da Gardone Riviera all’Isola Comacina, alle sponde perfette per chi ama la bici
- Lakes
Tasting in Lombardy: Five flavoursome experiences
- Food & Wine
On foot in Lombardy
8 itineraries to discover Lombardy on foot. From Lake Maggiore to Val Camonica, and from Pavia to the heart of Val Masino.
- Active & Green
Foliage in Lombardy
From Via Francigena to the Cadorna Line. Discover where to see the autumn colours in Lombardy
- Active & Green
The old vantage points on Lake Como
Panoramic balconies with historic and natural importance: towers and belfries to be explored if you want to enjoy Lake Como from unique perspectives.
- Villages
Where to harvest chestnuts in Lombardy
Forests, hills, panoramic viewpoints and plays of light: discover where and when to collect chestnuts in Lombardy, as well as other useful tips
- Active & Green
Nature in Lombardy: five landscapes to die for
- Active & Green
Weekend on Lake Garda
- Lakes
Six destinations with surprises
A visit to Lombardy in the autumn means discovering plenty of surprises hidden in the foliage of the woods, lovely castles on the lakes, and city cathedrals, that give you immersive experiences with plenty of mystery and beauty.
- 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
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
Around the world in Lombardy
Explore Lombardy’s regions like never before, discovering scenery with a remarkably exotic, international feel.
- Lifestyle
Top 10 must see works of art in lombardy
- Art & Culture
Secret nature in Bergamo and Brescia
Hidden parks and botanical gardens, amidst old palaces and monasteries, to rediscover the bond between nature, history and art.
- Active & Green
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
Five Art Refuges in the City
We can reveal some of the finest, most beautiful spaces that perhaps you did not know about
- Art & Culture
A sweet autumn in Lombardy
As the chilly weather approaches, we have the perfect excuse to spend some cosy afternoons at home, keeping ourselves warm with desserts imbued with the traditional flavours of our childhood in Lombardy
- Food & Wine
Lombardy by bike: five family-friendly routes
Five easy cycle routes in Lombardy. For a family-friendly bike ride.
- Cycle Tourism
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
Hunting for truffles, the diamonds of the Lombardy table
From the most prized - the white truffle, to the black summer truffle or Scorzone, the marzuolo, the black Trifola and the black uncinato: also in Lombardy you can find delicious truffles, which are appreciated in restaurants all over the world
- Food & Wine
A tour of the colours in art locations
A colour itinerary to rediscover some of Lombardy’s most fascinating locations for art and culture.
- Religious Tourism
Artist’s giant benches
The hunt is on. Discover six of the brightly coloured, supersized Big Benches by Chris Bangle that are adding to the scenery in Lombardy.
- Active & Green
Tibetan bridges, the attraction of height without the risk
Four suspension bridges in Lombardy
- Active & Green
Weddings in the woods of Lombardy, immersed in a magical world of green
Lombardy is the perfect place to get married in nature: magical views and fairy-tale settings make for an idyllic wedding in the woods
- Wedding
Explore Lake Idro and its surroundings
At an altitude of four hundred metres, Lake Idro is a place of peace, nature and history, and is the coolest and most secluded of the Lombard lakes
- Lakes
Lombardy, land of science and engineering
A journey of discovery through the history of technology in Lombardy
- Art & Culture
Five panoramic viewing points in Brianza
- Active & Green
10 good reasons to visit Milan
10 suggestions we are sure you will fall in love with Milan
- Lifestyle
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
5 Thing-to-do in North Lake Como
The Northern area of Lake Como will amaze you!
- Villages
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
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
Seven castles in Lombardy
From Lake Garda to Valtellina by way of Milan. Among crenellated walls, towers and porticoed loggias
- Art & Culture
In Monza for the Foliage
From the Villa Reale Gardens to the monumental trees in Monza Park, find the best corners to enjoy the foliage.
- Parks
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
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
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
5 thing-to-do in Como
Discover Como, its lake and what makes this place so special
- Lakes
Flavours of the Oltrepò Pavese: Autumnal weekends away within a stone’s throw of Milan
Discover Pavese – Enjoy an autumn weekend of tradition, culture and flavour among the most charming villages of the Oltrepò Pavese. Take a look at this list of ideas and get inspired.
- Food & Wine
Typical Lombardy mountain dishes
Discover Lombardy's typical high-altitude dishes. Dive into traditional Alpine cuisine and its authentic flavours
- Food & Wine
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
Autumn in Valtellina
- Mountains
Roaring engines in Lombardy
A visit to Lombardy's museums dedicated to four-wheels
- Lifestyle
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
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
The fountains and pools of Lombardy's cities
Reflections and plays of water in the fountains of Lombardy, works of art signed by famous architects and sculptors from every age
- Lifestyle
Under the ground, to discover the caves of Lombardy
On a trip to the caves of Lombardy
- Active & Green
6 Interactive museums for children
Explore Lombardy with your children! Experiential and interactive museums to stimulate curiosity and creativity.
- Art & Culture
Pavia area by bike
Bridges, embankments and vineyards in a land that alternates between hills and the plain.
- Cycle Tourism
Bergamo to Lake Iseo
Seventy-two hours to discover Bergamo Alta and Lake Iseo, culture, bike rides and delicious tastings
- Lifestyle
On the trail of traditional trades
Six destinations to explore crafts and tradition, on the trail of traditional trades in the timeless landscapes of Lombardy.
- Art & Culture
Shades of fall - excursions to discover the foliage
- Active & Green
Discovering the treasures of Mantua
- Art & Culture
The most beautiful villages on Lake Lugano - What to see
Among enchanting villages, nature reserves and ancient villas, Lake Lugano is the ideal destination for a weekend of pure well-being. Find out more.
- Lakes
Between Ticino and Oglio
Artificial canals, aristocratic villas and historic towns with spectacular examples of industrial archaeology to discover by bike
- Cycle Tourism
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
10 Good reasons to visit Varese
- Lifestyle
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
The Italian region with the greatest number of UNESCO Sites
- Unesco Sites
Places
The hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso
- Religious Tourism
Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica
- Religious Tourism
Violin Museum
The Violin Museum takes visitors through Cremona's five-century history of violin making, the great masters and their violins
- Art & Culture
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
Bellagio
Villas, parks, a romantic lakefront and a maritime history museum. Bellagio is one of the most famous places on Lake Como
- Villages
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
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
Desenzano del Garda
Desenzano del Garda, a destination cherished by visitors alike in the Lake Garda. The old pier and the Castle with a panoramic view
- Lakes
Lakes Briantei
A constellation of lakes between Lecco and Como. Several opportunities to discover their unique beauty completely immersed into nature.
- Lakes
Tremosine
- Villages
Village of Varenna
The Village of Varenna is divided into a grid of streets that steeply slope down towards Lake Como.
- Villages
Lakeside of Iseo
- Lakes
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
Angera
An ancient town in the province of Varese on the Lombard shore of Lake Maggiore.
- Villages
Adamello Park
- Parks
Bagolino
- Lakes
Tonale Pass
- Mountains
Livigno
Situated amongst the nature parks of Stelvio and Engadina, Livigno is one of the best equipped winter resorts in Europe.
- Mountains
Swimmable Beaches on Lake Maggiore
- Lakes
Santa Caterina Valfurva
Thirty-five kilometres of slopes for every level of difficulty
- Mountains
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
Stelvio Park
Stelvio National Park lies at the heart of the Central Alps and includes typical valleys shaped by the action of ice and water
- Parks
Gardone Riviera
Gardone Riviera is an elegant spot on Lake Garda where you can enjoy the beauty of villas and gardens
- Villages
San Benedetto Po
- 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
Cernobbio
- 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
Ponte di Legno
Internationally-renown ski resort in a unique position on the far northern foothills of the province of Brescia
- Mountains
The Villa Melzi d’Eril Gardens
In Bellagio, the gardens of Villa Melzi which stretch foralmost a kilometre along the Lake Como, attract thousands of visitors each year
- Art & Culture
Cities of Mantua and Sabbioneta
- Unesco Sites
Events
Val Bregaglia Trail 2025
Bormio
via al forte bormio
11/10/2025 - 12/10/2025
- Active & Green
Apple and grape festival
Villa di Tirano
Sondrio
10/10/2025 - 12/10/2025
- Food & Wine
Chestnuts, witches and surroundings
Cernobbio (CO)
11/10/2025 - 12/10/2025
- Art & Culture
Mantua, City of Water, Flavors and Poetry
Pontile Lago di Mezzo, Mantova
27/09/2025 - 15/10/2025
- Art & Culture
Bertagnina Pumpkin Festival 2025
Dorno (PV)
11/10/2025 - 17/10/2025
- Food & Wine
XXIII BergamoScienza Festival
Bergamo Science Center
Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII, 57, Bergamo
03/10/2025 - 19/10/2025
- Art & Culture
Autumn in San Pellegrino Terme
Centro paese
Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII, San Pellegrino Terme (BG)
19/10/2025
- Villages
Looks: Dottini - Morleo - Rubes
Museo Civico Goffredo Bellini
via Garibaldi, 1
05/10/2025 - 19/10/2025
- Art & Culture
Mushroom and truffle festival
Codogno (LO)
10/10/2025 - 19/10/2025
- Food & Wine
XXIIIrd European Market 2025
Cesano Maderno (MB)
17/10/2025 - 19/10/2025
- Food & Wine
Sbrisolona & Co. - Festival of Sbrisolona and Italian desserts
Mantova
17/10/2025 - 19/10/2025
- Top Events
Bitto Exhibition 2025
Morbegno
morbegno
18/10/2025 - 19/10/2025
- Food & Wine
Immagimondo
Varie location in città e provincia
Lecco
03/10/2025 - 19/10/2025
- Art & Culture
Lumere Festival
p.zza Martiri, Mantova
26/10/2025
- Food & Wine
AgriCULTURE and Right to Food 2025
Bergamo
23/10/2025 - 26/10/2025
- Food & Wine
Seasons - Maurizio Cattelan
Varie location
Bergamo
07/06/2025 - 26/10/2025
- Art & Culture
Feast around the Goa
Brinzio (VA)
26/10/2025
- Food & Wine
The world of Banksy: the immersive experience
Spazio Varesina
Via Varesina, 204, Milano
21/03/2025 - 02/11/2025
- Art & Culture
"Acqua nell'acqua" by artist Laura Gioso
Museo Civico Polironiano
13/09/2025 - 02/11/2025
- Art & Culture
MonzArt
Vari luoghi
Monza
03/10/2025 - 02/11/2025
- Art & Culture
Choco Ducale Vigevano
Piazza Ducale, Vigevano (PV)
31/10/2025 - 02/11/2025
- Food & Wine
Emotions of the Games
Museo del Violino
Cremona
16/09/2025 - 02/11/2025
- Art & Culture
Eugenio Pellini "the soul of matter"
Civico Museo Parisi Valle
Via Leopoldo Giampaolo 1, Maccagno con Pino e Veddasca (VA)
19/07/2025 - 02/11/2025
- Art & Culture
Valtellina Wine Trail 2025
Sondrio e dintorni
piazza garibaldi sondrio
08/11/2025
- Active & Green
24th International Exhibition. Inequalities at Triennale Milano
Triennale di Milano
Viale Alemagna, 6, Milano
13/05/2025 - 09/11/2025
- Art & Culture
Photographic Bergamo Festival
Città Alta Monastero del Carmine; Ex Ateneo, Bergamo
11/10/2025 - 09/11/2025
- Art & Culture
355th Old St. Martin's Fair
Godiasco Salice Terme (PV)
11/11/2025
- Food & Wine
Lombard Lakes Festival 2025
Laghi Lombardi
Angera (VA)
04/07/2025 - 16/11/2025
- Art & Culture
Teglio Pizzocchero D'oro and Autumn Flavors Weekend 2025
Teglio (SO)
06/09/2025 - 30/11/2025
- Food & Wine
Teatro Grande, 2025 season
Teatro Grande
Corso Zanardelli 9/A, Brescia
18/01/2025 - 22/12/2025
- Art & Culture
The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525: the times, the places, the men
Castello Visconteo
Viale XI Febbraio, 35, Pavia
15/02/2025 - 29/12/2025
- Art & Culture
A new life for Stradivari’s house
Casa Stradivari
Corso Garibaldi, 57
02/01/2025 - 31/12/2025
- Art & Culture
MIRABELLO CULTURA 2024
Villa Reale
16/01/2025 - 31/12/2025
- Art & Culture
THE SOUND OF STRADIVARI
Auditorium G. Arvedi - Museo del Violino
Piazza Marconi, 5, Cremona
01/01/2025 - 31/12/2025
- Music and show
Isaac Julien. All That Changes You. Metamorphosis
Palazzo Te
viale Te, 13
04/10/2025 - 01/02/2026
- Art & Culture
