L eonardo set foot in Milan for the first time when he was about thirty years old. He arrived just as everyone does, in search of fame and fortune, bearing a gift for the Duke of Milan , a musical…
Sbrisolona Cake Recipe
S brisolona Cake Recipe. It is among one of the tradtional desserts that represent Mantua and Lombardy's culinary tradition. It is hard not to appreciate its buttery taste and rustic look. The…
Cremona Nougat Recipe
T he Cremona Nougat Recipe is actually quite simple. It is concocted with a few quality ingredients that make it a unique, unmistakable product. Egg whites, honey, sugar and almonds are the magical…
Tripe a la Milanese Recipe
T he tripe la Milanese recipe is called "busseca" and usually includes, beans, bacon, herbs and a sprinkle of Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese. If you have never tried this delicate tripe recipe ,…
Mantua and Cremona
M arvellous frescoes, craft tradition and local flavours. Three days in Mantua and Cremona, hunting down masterpieces by Mantegna, the violin maker’s art and flavours galore. Mantua and its giants…
Polenta e Bruscitt Recipe
O ur proposed polenta e bruscitt recipe is a specialty from the locality of Busto Arsizio, in the province of Varese Locals are take great pride in this dish. Ask for some bruscitt when walking…
Visit to Val Gerola
V al Gerola (from 400 to 2554 m a.s.l.) - formerly a settlement of immigrants from Val Brembana and Valsassina for cattle breeding and iron mining and processing, it is the undisputed home of the…
In Valtellina with the family
B ormio and Santa Caterina: vertical excitement in the Stelvio National Park Three ski areas, Bormio, Santa Caterina Valfurva and Cima Piazzi-San Colombano, 110 kilometres of slopes, 36 lifts on a…
Polenta and Misultin Recipe
P olenta and Misultin recipe. This unusual delicacy is typical dish of the zones that surround Lake Como. This polenta recipe requires for it to be properly toasted and served with salted ray-finned…
Teatro Amilcare Ponchielli
The current building dates back to 1747 when a group of noblemen decided to present the town with a public theatre to replace previous aristocratic ones. Cremonese architect Giovanni Battista Zaist…
Mantua Local Products Guide
M antua local products guide. Which have you tried already? We would like to present you some of the most mouth-watering local products. Mantua has been elected as Italian Culture Capital for 2016,…
St. Peter's church
St Peter's church in Berbenno is a monument of great historical and artistic interest. Its year of construction is not known, but is set between the 7th and the 10th century. Just like the first…