Church of san paolo in imbersago
T he church of San Paolo is located in the ancient village of Imbersago, perhaps dedicated to the saint by the Knights Franks who had settled in the town around 1000. Its structure is simple, with a…
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Monastery of santa maria del lavello
A short distance from Lecco, on the shores of the river Adda, is the Monastery of Santa Maria del Lavello, with the old convent of the Servants of Mary and the church of the Vergine del Lavello,…
Bergamo, Crespi d'Adda
F or 53 years starting from the end of the 19th century, Crespi d’Adda was the embodiment of the “company town” dream. Now, the settlement is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and represents a veritable…
Vittoriale degli Italiani
V isiting the Vittoriale is like stepping into Gabriele D’Annunzio’s mind, a man moved by great passions and boundless ambitions. His house, La Prioria, bears mute witness to the narcissism of a man…
Visit Monte Isola
T ranslating literally as Mount Island, it is a 600m-tall mountain – and an extraordinarily beautiful one at that – surrounded by Lake Iseo. Monte Isola is recognised as one of “Italy’s most…
Como, streets of silk
C omo’s silk-making traditions date back to 1400, when Ludovico Sforza ordered the locals to grow mulberry trees, which provided nourishment for the silkworms and indeed gave Sforza – the famous…
Cremona drone effect
T he masterpieces surrounding the piazza – all of them featuring similar architecture and colours – are among the most beautiful in Italy, making for a truly sumptuous setting. Star of the show is…
Lecco culture and flavour
N o matter where you go, you’ll always be able to see the bell tower of the Basilica di San Nicolò, which is also known as “il Matitone” [The Large Pencil]. The tower opened for guided tours, with…
Lecco from Monte Resegone
I t is a place of many stories – of men and mountains, passion and courage, breath-taking views, advanced hiking trails and walks suitable for all. From Monte Resegone to Monte Grigna , the peaks…
Lodi, places of spirit
S o where should you go for a day trip? Well, you could do far worse than the timeless Abbazia del Cerreto , situated just minutes from Lodi. From the green of the fields, on the outskirts of a…
