C astles, parks and villas. Where the fascination of the past is brought back to life. Amidst towers, frescoes, ballrooms. Lombardy has a very rich history and it is still possible to appreciate it…
12 masterpieces in Lombardy
F rom the genius of Caravaggio to the perfect balance of Leon Battista Alberti. Quick tips to trigger Stendhal syndrome. 1. At the Accademia Carrara in Bergamo, you can look into the eyes of the…
Angera and the Open Air Museum
T he town of Angera, located at the foot of the impressive Rocca Borromeo, has a lovely historical centre and some surrounding villages that are very suitable for a cycling tour. Easily reachable…
Bergamo Alta and its beauties
Y ou can reach Bergamo Alta with the funicular, crossing the Venetian walls of the ‘400 on board of one of the two carriages and enjoying a spectacular view. Or you can go on foot, climbing the…
Bergamo Upper City
B ergamo is divided into two cities: the modern and dynamic lower city, with its tree-lined avenues of viale Giovanni XXIII, the Sentierone and viale Vittorio Emanuele II, and the high city, with its…
Bergamo Città Bassa
B ergamo is divided into two cities: the modern and dynamic lower city, with its tree-lined avenues of viale Giovanni XXIII, the Sentierone and viale Vittorio Emanuele II, and the high city, with its…
Brebbia and the pipe factory
T he town of Brebbia is reached easily from provincial road SP50 that links Ispra to Varese, and also from secondary roads, more suited to cycling, which connect this town with the nearby lakes of…
Castles in Lombardy
U ncover the most beautiful castles in Lombardy. Add a visit to a one of these jaw dropping destinations, visiting castles is a great way to spend a trip focused on cultural tourism. Starting in …
Castles in Valtellina
H istoric residences, museums and churches: get a hold of all the culture that Castles in Valtellina have to offer! Discover these fortified structures on top of scenic ridges and let the valley…
Castrum of castelseprio
T he medieval ruins of the Castrum of Castelseprio were named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2011 as part of the project entitled "Italia Longobardorum – Longobards in Italy. Places of the Power…
What to Do in Mantua and surroundings
I f you're in the Mantua area, make sure you pay a visit to Sabbioneta . The town was designed in accordance with the renaissance principles of the "ideal city" by patron of the arts prince…
FieraMilano, a masterpiece of glass and steel
L ight and versatile, scenic and welcoming. The architecture designed by Massimiliano Fuksas for the new FieraMilano is futuristic and has changed the face of Rho. Conceived to be one of Europe's…