The church of St. Anthony the Abbot was built around 1673 in Pianaccio, on the initiative of the priest Giovanni Antonio Miotti , who bore all costs and built the church on his own land. In his will…
Church of Our Lady of Sorrows
T he church was erected between 1750 and 1754 based on a design by master builder Giacomo Cometti and his son Giovan Battista , both originally from Canton Ticino, two architects who were…
Church of St. John the Baptist
T he present parish church of St. John the Baptist in Lanzada, was built, beginning in 1659, on the site of an older one, dating from the 15th century, formerly a branch of the Collegiate Church of…
St. Victor's church
The parish church of St Victor was built on the ruins of a Medieval church in 1617. It is located on a promontory overlooking the creek Livrio and can be reached either following a nice mule track or…
Varese Local Products Guide
V arese local products guide. Have you ever thought of a Varese guide that gives you hints on which products are a must try? Check this page to discover local specialties. Its geographical variety…
Weekends in Valtellina
A day out on the snow, a record-breaking bridge and mountain flavours. Are you ready to discover all Valtellina has to offer? Valchiavenna and Valtartano The Alpine region of Valtellina is the…
Milan and Lake Como
F rom the Duomo, to futuristic skyscrapers. From lake shores to snow-capped mountains. Here are our tips for a weekend in Milan and on the shores of Lake Como. Discover Milan Any visit to Milan is…
The Val Sanagra Park
Just above the town Menaggio lies the splendid Val Sanagra Park.This magnificent valley, set in the heart of the Lepontine alps, lies in between 300 m and 2000 m altitude. It features the presence…
Traditional cheeses of lombardy
I f, like me, you adore cheese, then Lombardy is the place for you! This region is home to some of Italy's most famous cheeses, which we find every day in our supermarkets, but next to which there…
Italy's 27 most beautiful villages in Lombardy
I n addition to the cities of art, the villages tell of a "tiny" Lombardy, but certainly not a minor one. The 27 we propose are counted among the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy." Surrounded by…
Franciacorta Wine
T he Franciacorta wine was awarded in 1995 the Controlled Designation of Origin label, making it one of the most prestigious local products in the Region. The Franciacorta wine and flavors trail that…
The mantua pumpkin
P umpkin is a key ingredient in Mantua's traditional cuisine. Highly popular for its versatility, it is used as a base for many dishes (such as the delicious pumpkin ravioli). Grown in Brescia's…