T he imposing facade of the neoclassical 18th century residence of the Counts D’Arco is overlooking a large cobbled square. Beyond the entrance hall, past the semicircular exedra, you glimpse the…
House Museums of Lombardy: step inside the homes of renowned historical figures
L ombardy's House Museums – private homes of historical, artistic and anthropological interest that have been transformed into permanent exhibitions – represent a cultural heritage that is typically…
Non si può dire di conoscere veramente la città di Varese senza passeggiare in alcuni dei suoi meravigliosi parchi: ne segnaliamo tre imperdibili! Parco di Villa Toeplitz Parco di Villa Milyus e il…
In Valganna
Stop 1: Maglio di Ghirla Stop 2: lago di Ghirla Stop 3: Badia di San Gemolo The municipality of Valganna has four towns: Ghirla and Ganna, the two main towns that have lakes with the same names, and…
Angera, the lady of the Lake
The village of Angera is one of the many beautiful spots in the province of Varese, located on the eastern shore of Lake Maggiore. The settlement developed in Roman times, between the 1st and 2nd…
On the road of history
The Defence Line at the Northern Frontier, better known as the Cadorna Line, and the Cassano Valcuvia Documentation Centre are a great way to discover the history of the area. They will immerse you…
Museums in Varese
The museums in the city of Varese have something for everyone, because they are home to very diverse collections from different historical periods. Stop 1: Villa Mirabello Stop2: Castello di…
Hiking with kids in Lombardy - Trails for tourists and athletes
A hike is more than just a simple walk: it is a chance for tourists and athletes of all ages to enjoy exercise and experience the wonders of nature. Hiking is also a great way to spend time with…
Parlasco
A small village in the province of Lecco, also known as the Pearl of Valsassina because of its generous views over the valley and mountains, given its proximity to Milan, Parlasco makes the perfect…
Taceno
L et's continue to the Painted Village of Taceno, which lies at the foot of Mount Croce di Muggio and Mount Cimone di Margno in Valsassina, where, along the entire length of Via Vittorio Emanuele…
The trail of the thousand-year-old larch
The thousand-year-old larch still is the oldest tree , of ascertained age, present in Italy. They say that hugging trees has therapeutic power over human health. Imagine the energy that a larch…