B etween the warm sunshine and the longer days, spring truly is the perfect season for a trip out of town. If you're not ready to embark on an epic holiday, there are plenty of unknown and overlooked…
Mornico Losana Big Bench #198
The bench is located in Mornico Losana in Oltrepò Pavese, on the municipal road of La Fonda. It is positioned in the Belvedere vineyard, owned by the Il Feudo Nico winery, and is about 700 meters…
Villa Reale of Monza
A fter getting on our bikes, we set off for our first stop! Also known as the Reggia or Royal Palace , the Villa Reale in Monza Park was built between 1770 and 1780 at the behest of Empress Maria…
Serrone of Villa Reale
T he second place worthy of a stop on our two-wheeled tour, the Greenhouse or "Serrone" (also known as the Orangery) was originally created in 1790 to house citrus fruits and exotic or rare and…
Villa Mirabello
V illa Mirabello was built by the Durini family, owners of the feud of Monza, on the ruins of an ancient castle owned by the noble Spanish family of Leyva (from which the Nun of Monza descended).…
Villa Mirabellino
B uilt in 1776 by the architect Giulio Galliori as a dépendance for the guests of the literary and musical coterie of Cardinal Angelo Maria Durini at Mirabello, Villa Mirabellino stands opposite the…
Torretta Viscontea
D esigned by architect Luigi Canonica, the Torretta Viscontea was actually planned by his successor Giacomo Tazzini, who conceived it as a mock castle with an adjoining tower. Built using recycled…
The treasures of Monza Park
I t isn't always necessary to travel far and wide to take a break from the stress and hassle of everyday life and reconnect with our inner self, regaining energy and a better mood. This is certainly…
Train trips in Lombardy
L ombardy can be visited far and wide in a sustainable and relaxing way How? By train of course! Go ahead and leave your car parked where it belongs, choose a destination for your vacation or outing…
Markets in bloom, in May in Lombardy
I n May, Lombardy is covered with the colours of the most beautiful flowers as roses, calla lilies, hydrangeas, wisteria and daisies come into bloom in gardens, parks, flowerbeds and balconies, in…
The Lagazzuolo Lake
Park your car in San Giuseppe and follow the signs of trail n. 321. The first short stretch goes down to the boardwalk over creek Mallero. After crossing the creek, the path goes uphill: the climb is…
The Valtellina trail - cycle path
The Valtellina trail (Sentiero Valtellina) is a pedestrian and cycle path that runs alongside the River Adda from Colico and Bormio, covering total distance of 114 km. This trail has numerous…