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T he history of Milan's canals (known as navigli) began in the 12th century with the construction of the first navigabile canal. At the time, Milan was a city crossed by rivers and canals regulated…

T he history of Cremona is closely tied to its luthier workshops, where the violin was made by the hands of experienced craftsmen for the very first time, more than 400 years ago. The families of…

T he cities of Mantua and Sabbioneta share a common quality. On July 7th 2008, they became part of Unesco World Heritage sites list. Even though they are two different cities, shared history makes…

T he Sacri Monti in Piedmont and Lombardy brings a legacy shared by two regions that guard a series of trails full of history, art and inspiring landscapes.   There is a total of nine praying roads…

T he violin craftmanship of Cremona became part of the Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2012. It is a well-deserved label adding up to the nine Unesco Sites Lombardy already boasts within…

T his is the finest monument of Sesto Calende. Today, the only remnant of the ancient abbey is the Church of San Donato, built between the 9th and 10th century, which is located near a nucleus of…

T he Basilica di San Vittore represents the religious heart of Varese, alongside the Torre Campanaria and the Battistero di San Giovanni. The current structure is the result of work undertaken at…

T he Church of the Invention of Santo Stefano is located in the centre of Laveno-Mombello, in the province of Varese. Documented since the 12 th century, over the centuries it has undergone various…

T he hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso stands on a cliff overlooking Lake Maggiore, in Leggiuno, a virtual balcony facing the lake. The Hermitage can be reached from the square above, from where…

T he place that would go on to become the Monastery of Torba, immersed in the lush woodlands of Varese at the foot of the Castelseprio archaeological site, started life in the late-Roman era (around…