Medieval cookery at the Abbazia di Morimondo
W hat did regular people eat in medieval times? What was the hospitality like in Lombardy's religious sites back then? Discover all this and more by visiting the Abbazia di Morimondo , where a series…
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Il Santuario della Madonna del Perello
S antuario della Madonna di Perello, previously known as "Oratorio della Beata Vergine Maria ad Elisabetta nel Bosco del Perello", is on the road from Selvino to Valle Serina, and is one of the…
The Gardens of Palazzo Estense
P alazzo Estense and its gardens are the result of Francesco III D’Este’s passion for the town of Varese. Legend has it that the Duke of Modena and Governor of the Duchy of Milan was so enchanted…
Visconti Castle of Pandino
T he castle was commissioned in 1355 by the Lord of Milan, Bernabò Visconti, and is one of the best examples of fortified structures of its century. It was meant to be a countryside residence where…
Rocca Sforzesca
T his castle is one of the best-preserved traditional examples of military architecture in Lombardy. Built in the 10th century, it was an important military outpost for the defence and for the…
Valtellina Photo Gallery
T he following Valtellina Photo Gallery, aims to give you a comprehensive view of this splendid destination in Lombardy, whether it is that you wish to make an outdoor trip or plan a mountain…
Lodges in Lombardy
K ey words: welcome, good traditional food and breathtaking landscapes. True, in the mountains nature and sport rule supreme. But there is also no shortage of places to stop at for a food-loving…
By train in the snow
L ombardy offers fantastic scenery and many excellent options for those who want to take a mountain vacation or just spend a weekend in the snow. And if you don't feel like getting in a car and want…
Winter in Lombardy
M ore than 70 ski areas, among which some of the most renown in Italy, 100 peaks above 3,000 m, 390 ski-lifts, 12,300 km of ski slopes: ski enthusiasts will find a real paradise in Lombardy. However…
The Plain of Chiavenna
Y ou can take the old quiet national road and then a lovely cycle track to reach Novate Mezzola where there is the railway station. It means that the ones who are too tired on the way back can take…
