Borlotti beans have been farmed for centuries in the Gambolò area and its immediate surroundings (the most important evidence dates to the early 19th century) and it was the main source of proteins…
Castles and Rice Paddies
This itinerary will lead you through a landscape that tells the story of this territory and the labours of the people who live there. This area is known as the Lomellina, a mosaic of water and land,…
Miccone
Miccone is a characteristic bread local to the Oltrepò Pavese area (Stradella and Broni contest the 'true' miccone crown) with a crunchy crust and compact, soft crumb. It can be kept for several days…
Scalo Milano Outlet & More
S calo Milano is the city outlet around the corner from Milan and represents its essence in style, fashion, design, food, and the avant-garde of an international city, a model of inspiration around…
The Bee Museum
In the ancient Palazzo Cristina, the Bee Museum has been set up, dedicated to two local beekeepers, Zelindo Martii and Carlo Perotti, the creators of the original collection. In the museum's rooms,…
Fitness park
The recently built fitness park along the Valtellina trail is the ideal place for the outdoor practice of Calisthenics , a type of training that allows to build a muscular and agile body by…
Como Food Tour
Our 2 ½ hour Como Food Tour provides a unique food tasting experience. More than a simple “walk and eat” tour, our professional English-speaking guides will give you the local insider view of the…
Visiting the Castle in the night
Visiting the Castle in the night The guided tours to the castle in the night are back! This initiative has been extremely appreciated by the visitors. Beyond the peculiarities of the pictures and of…
San Zavedro Church
San Zavedro (Old John) Church dates back to the late Gothic period. In the central nave the light comes mainly from a central round rose-window on the facade and from the lateral windows. The apse is…
Santissima Trinità Church
The Santissima Trinità Church is a typical example of a church designed according to the rules wanted by San Carlo Borromeo for the construction of the holy buildings. The architecture is sober: the…
The Printing Museum
The Printers’ Club "Soncino" is an important element of the ancient printing tradition in Soncino, imported from Germany by Israel Nathan da Spira. In 1483, only 28 years after the invention by…
The Silk Museum
Near the wonderful Sforza Fortress, in the framework of the old Spinning Mill in Soncino, the Silk Museum offers the visitors the possibility to see some ancient tools used for the production of the…