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…
Sondrio, the legend of Orlando
O pen for visiting from May to September on Saturdays and Sundays, you can get to Castel Masegra by heading to the medieval town of Sondrio, with the castle’s stunning balcony and breath-taking views…
Varese pursuing new horizons
T he masterpieces on show at Villa Menafoglio Litta Panza, a 18th-century stately home set in an ancient park now belonging to the Italian Environmental Fund, are worth the trip on their own. Yet no…
Milan Central Station
I naugurated in 1931, Milan's Central Station is one of Europe's main railway stations, the second biggest and busiest in Italy. It is served by some 600 trains every day, plus two underground lines…
Villa Necchi Campiglio
T hose who know Milan well know that its beauty is often hidden from the eyes of casual visitors, superficial tourists and hurried citizens. Villa Necchi Campiglio is one of these hidden beauties, a…
Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte
V illa Belgiojoso Bonaparte, also known as Villa Reale , nowadays belongs to the Milan Municipality. It was built between 1790 and 1976 by Italian architect Leopoldo Pollack. Inside this splendid…
Cassinetta di Lugagnano Noble Mansions
C assinetta di Lugagnano lies along the Naviglio Grande, 25 km from Milan. Immersed in the Ticino Park, it's like taking a journey back in time. This was a popular recreation spot for Milan's elite…
Casa Manzoni
C asa Manzoni on Via Morone, where the author lived with his family from 1814 to 1873, was one of the city's most coveted literary salons. This is also where the author met intellectuals like Tommaso…
Villa Lechi
E rbusco's skyline is strongly characterised by the impressive Palladian-style Villa Lechi, most likely commissioned by the Martinengo family towards the end of the 16 th century, and is…
Santa Caterina Valfurva
S anta Caterina Valfurva is part of the largest European ski area with thirty-five kilometres of slopes for every level of difficulty that wind through the centre of the village, at an altitude of 1,…
Arzaga Golf Club
T he 5-star hotel has 84 rooms, 2 restaurants and a fully renovated spa. The two golf courses are located in a verdant, 144-hectare estate in the hills of Lake Garda. The unique courses were designed…