This mysterious place of workshop, named after the Saint patron of Ireland, looks like a fortress, perched on a scenic spur overlooking the Seriana Valley.

Spring flowers bloom on the balconies, terraces, window sills and in the gardens of Lombardy's towns and villages 

There are plenty more taste gourmet mountain huts in Lombardy. Here are just 11 where you can take a gourmet break at over 2,000 metres!

Lasciata l’auto a Carona si raggiunge con comoda strada il rifugio Longo (possibilità di navetta) da cui, passando vicino al bellissimo lago del Diavolo, ci si porta al passo della Cigola. Da qui l’evidente cresta conduce salendo verso destra alla panoramica cima del monte Aga: la vista spazia a 360°, dal Bernina a tutte le cime della conca del Calvi!Per la discesa è possibile ora continuando sulla cresta opposta a quella di salita che, con qualche passo di facile arrampicata, porta verso il passo Selletta (raggiungibile comodamente anche dal Longo, per quanti volessero evitare la cima). Piegando verso il rifugio Calvi ci si addentra in un pianoro disseminato di massi su cui, aggirandosi e cercando i più grossi e lisci di loro, è possibile ammirare le incisioni rupestri. Alcune di esse risalgono ai celti, che consideravano le sorgenti del Brembo un luogo sacro. L’abitudine ad incidere una propria traccia nei blocchi è continuata però nei secoli, camminando pochi passi è quindi possibile passare da disegni ottocenteschi a incisioni medievali!

It is a rare example of “castello gemino” or twin castle, composed of two similar buildings enclosed by the same walls

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Here we are in front of the Vigolo Church, ready to discover another incredible local creation: Rosso Bronzone.  Lake Iseo may be best known as the home of the famous native Franciacorta DOCG wine, but Rosso Bronzone has a special history all its own.  This wine is born from small vineyards run by passionate winemakers who, having embraced the unique microclimate created by the mountain breeze, the sun's rays and the temperate lake air, are able to produce a wine with unique aromas, fragrances and flavours. Created using traditional old vine farming systems, such as pergolas on small terraces, Rosso Bronzone is a taste of history and the perfect companion for meat dishes, cured meats and cheese. 

  A vantage point reflecting the sky. This is how the Laghetto del Pertus appears in the eyes of hikers venturing along the paths of the Imagna Valley.   The lake, located on a vantage point overlooking the valley, can be easily reached from Forcella Alta. When in front of this rounded stretch of water, you can stop for a short break at the refreshment point or at one of the food trucks that stop in the area during the weekends to sell local products. Once the stop is over, you can continue north towards Mount Ocone (1353 metres) or south towards Mount Tesoro (1432 metres).Due to the gently sloping trail, the Pertus pond is an ideal destination for families and those who are not used to this type of activity.   (Ph: turismovalleimagna.it)

Lombardy has so many locations with perfect scenarios to immortalise and share on Instagram. How many do you know?