Cernobbio
T he city of Cernobbio lies on the western shores of Lake Como, nestled between the lake and Monte Bisbino, a notoriously beautiful mountain that has inspired many artists. The noble mansions have…
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Villa del Balbianello
A t the very tip of the Dosso di Lavedo, a wooded promontory on the shores of Lake Como, is the Villa del Balbianello, built in the early 18th century, famous not only for its beauty but also for…
Lake Como in 5 Villas
V illas of delight surrounded by exquisite Italian gardens; botanical gardens where visitors can take a relaxing break from the bustle of the city Below 5 Villas on Lake Como not to be missed The…
From Desenzano del Garda to Mantua
T wo centuries ago, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe embarked on his ‘Italian journey’ in a horse-drawn carriage. Nowadays, many people do the Grand Tour on a bike. Following in the footsteps of the great…
From Varese to Campo dei Fiori
T he parks surrounding the villas of Varese, the garden-city, are the best introduction to a highly rewarding day’s cycling. These same green areas welcome cyclists at the end of the route, which is…
Val Seriana, from Ranica to Clusone
F or more than a century, the Val Seriana has been a place of work with little time for leisure. From 1884, a railway line just over 34 kilometres long, with gradual gradients and wide bends,…
From Lecco to the Martesana Canal
T he River Adda cycle path, from Lecco to Cassano d’Adda, in the territory where men have ingeniously strived not to displease nature, runs along the banks observed by Leonardo da Vinci. What is…
Desenzano Roman Villa
T oday, the Villa of Desenzano is the most important evidence of the large and sumptuous Late Antique villas in northern Italy. The building, located just north of Via Gallica, enjoyed beautiful…
Salò
S alò, located on the Brescian bank of Lake Garda, was the capital of the Magnifica Patria (Magnificent Homeland) during Venetian rule and home to several fascist government ministries of the Italian…
Desenzano del Garda
I f you are wondering what do Desenzano day, then read our guide to find out. Let us help you in planning an unforgettable lake vacation. Start by going to Lake Garda, a destination cherished by…
