Top 10 must see works of art in lombardy
- Art & Culture
Experiences
Lombardy: spring has come to town
Spring flowers bloom on the balconies, terraces, window sills and in the gardens of Lombardy's towns and villages
- Active & Green
Lombardy by bike: five family-friendly routes
Five easy cycle routes in Lombardy. For a family-friendly bike ride.
- Cycle Tourism
A stay in Lombardy's tranquil monasteries
Relax, study and pray in the convents, abbeys, and monasteries of Lombardy: four enchanting destinations
- Religious Tourism
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
Spring in Lombardy
Spring has arrived ... all to discover the beauties of Lombardy!
- 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
5 lakes to be explored
Not just big lakes: discover 5 other small stretches of fresh water in Lombardy
- Lakes
Spring in Milan
When the fog leaves ... the city lives. Initiatives, events, outdoor activities.
- Lifestyle
Lombardy, land of science and engineering
A journey of discovery through the history of technology in Lombardy
- Art & Culture
Hiking: 6 easy routes
Walking in the Lombardy mountains: 6 routes suitable for kids
- Active & Green
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
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
Spring in Pavia
5 suggestions to spend a spring day in the name of outdoor in the territory of Pavia.
- Active & Green
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
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
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
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
Around the world in Lombardy
Explore Lombardy’s regions like never before, discovering scenery with a remarkably exotic, international feel.
- 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
Lake Iseo
Visit Lake Iseo between art and nature.
- Active & Green
Lombardy, land of spring waters
Fountains and springs, the natural oases of Lower 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
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
Family walks to put a spring in your step
The transition from summer to autumn provides the ideal conditions for regenerating family moments along the scenic trails of Lombardy.
- Active & Green
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
6 Interactive museums for children
Explore Lombardy with your children! Experiential and interactive museums to stimulate curiosity and creativity.
- Art & Culture
Six fortified villages in Lombardy
Explore six stunning fortified towns in Lombardy. Perfect destinations for a spring day out
- Villages
Spring in Valcamonica
4 ideas to enjoy the most sparkling season of the year in Val Camonica.
- Active & Green
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
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 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
Spring in Varese
Varese: walks, picnics, secret beaches. In the spring, spend a day outdoors in the land of the lakes.
- Art & Culture
Under the ground, to discover the caves of Lombardy
On a trip to the caves of Lombardy
- Active & Green
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
Lake Como in spring
Discovering Lake Como, among blooming wisteria, idyllic landscapes and crystal clear waters.
- Lakes
10 Good reasons to visit Varese
- Lifestyle
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
Lecco in Spring
In the spring Lake Lecco offers many landscape, historical and architectural ideas, come and visit them!
- Lakes
Between Ticino and Oglio
Artificial canals, aristocratic villas and historic towns with spectacular examples of industrial archaeology to discover by bike
- 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
Springtime in the Royal Residence and Park of Monza
- Parks
The Italian region with the greatest number of UNESCO Sites
- Unesco Sites
Places
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
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
Violin Museum
The Violin Museum takes visitors through Cremona's five-century history of violin making, the great masters and their violins
- Art & Culture
Tremosine
- 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
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
Tonale Pass
- Mountains
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
Bellagio
Villas, parks, a romantic lakefront and a maritime history museum. Bellagio is one of the most famous places on Lake Como
- Villages
Angera
An ancient town in the province of Varese on the Lombard shore of Lake Maggiore.
- Villages
Adamello Park
- Parks
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
Bagolino
- Lakes
Lakeside of Iseo
- Lakes
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 Maria Maggiore Basilica
- Religious Tourism
Village of Varenna
The Village of Varenna is divided into a grid of streets that steeply slope down towards Lake Como.
- Villages
The hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso
- Religious Tourism
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
Centre and lakeside of Menaggio
- Villages
San Benedetto Po
- Villages
Lakes Briantei
A constellation of lakes between Lecco and Como. Several opportunities to discover their unique beauty completely immersed into nature.
- Lakes
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
Bellano
Bellano offers a lot of historical and cultural attractions and is also an excellent starting point for excursions.
- Lakes
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
Lake Idro
At the foot of the Little Dolomites, Lake Idro is lapped by wooded slopes. Perfect for sports, it is the scene of an incredible carnival
- Lakes
Cities of Mantua and Sabbioneta
- Unesco Sites
Events
ART EXHIBITION: UNSEEN – THE NEVER SEEN PHOTOS OF VIVIAN MAIER
Belvedere Villa Reale, Viale Brianza 1
17/10/2024 - 21/04/2025
- Art & Culture
Bike & wine a Montevecchia
Parcheggio in Viale Dante Alighieri, 2, La Valletta Brianza (LC)
27/04/2025
- Cycle Tourism
WorldSBK 2025
Cremona Circuit
via Giuseppina, 2, San Martino del Lago, CR
02/05/2025 - 04/05/2025
- Sport
VUT
Alta via della Valmalenco
Chiesa in Valmalenco (SO)
25/07/2025 - 26/07/2025
- Sport
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, Cremona
02/01/2025 - 31/12/2025
- Art & Culture
Clone of 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
