Dal Verme Castle
B uilt in the 10th century, the castle belonged to the Dal Verme family for six centuries, is an imposing quadrangular structure that overlooks the medieval town of Zavattarello and the surrounding…
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The Bertone Park
T he Bertone Park is located near Goito, in the province of Mantua. The whole area used to belong to the De Bertoni family, next to the Gonzaga family lands. After changing hands several times, the…
Bosco Virgiliano
I n 1930, to commemorate the 2000th anniversary of the birth of Virgil, a park dedicated to the renowned Latin poet was instituted with the intent of featuring every plant, tree and flower mentioned…
Km-0 in Lombardy: agriculture in monasteries
Q uestion: where can you buy Km-0 products in Lombardy? Answer: in monasteries and Abbeys! It might not seem like the most obvious place, but come with us on a journey through Lombardy's religious…
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…
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…
