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
Experiences
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
Unmissable events in October
Lombardy hosts many events in October: competitions, festivals, and concerts. Discover the most interesting ones.
- Lifestyle
Places
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
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