A n itinerary designed to discover the vineyards and wineries of Lombardy would have to encompass the whole region. Side and to the hills of Mantua and the Valtenesi on the other, up to the shores of…
Brescia, a Theatre City
E ver since the mid-1600s, when the Accademia degli Erranti represented the pinnacle of “equestrian arts, morality and dance”, theatre has played an important role in Brescia’s civic life. The Teatro…
Oltrepò Pavese, le Vie del Gusto
P eace and quiet. When you head south from Milan and cross the Po River, you enter a thriving landscape which stays cool in summer yet never gets too harsh in winter. Once upon a time, this was a…
Brescia more than just shopping
I n Brescia, shopping is a social ritual, with the local frequently indulging in a leisurely stroll around the piazzas, arcades, churches and palazzos of a city where classic styles mingle with Art…
Flavors on the lakes: Como and Varese
L and of water. Lombardy is often described as the region of lakes by the tourist guides, especially those designed for foreign visitors. Yet many locals barely realise that they live in an area with…
Discover the flavors of Valtellina
A dventure and relax. Lombardy isn’t all plains, paddy fields and lakes. The region is also home to forests of fir trees, mountains to climb and slopes to ski down, a cool refuge in the scorching…
Boroughs Varese
B oroughs Varese. Come with us and find out suggestive sights that numerous boroughs in Lombardy harbor in every corner. Varese will amaze you with its beautiful landscape while visiting the…
Monument Varese
M onument Varese, what to see in this unique land? A wide range of historical structures, churches and museums that art enthusiasts will certainly appreciate. There are lots of things to see in…
Museum Varese
M useum in Varese, what to see in this treasure trove of culture? The territory harbors several important museums, plus architectural and religious monuments you should see. Varese is a garden city…
Cornello dei Tasso
T aking the path under the arch that leads into Cornello dei Tasso (BG) is a step back in time to the end of the Middle Ages. From here the ancient Via Mercatorum leads through Val Brembana to the…
Lovere
A hill protected by the mountains that overlook Lake Iseo. It was here that the first Celtic settlement of Lovere was born. It prospered in the Middle Ages taking on a fortified appearance…
Castles Mantua
M antua was originally considered a strategic stronghold alnong its rich history. By visiting the castles that surround it you can see why this is the case. Naturally, the most important one in the…