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The 10 most spectacular monumental trees in the province of Brescia

T he province of Brescia includes, with its large surface area, areas that differ markedly in their characteristics.   From the plains of the Bassa Bresciana we move on to more hilly landscapes such…

Everyone to the slopes in Valtellina!

M ore than 400 kilometres of snow-covered slopes await you for skiing in Valtellina, one of Italy's most beautiful valleys.   From Aprica to Bormio, from Livigno to Teglio, from Santa Caterina di…
Tutti in pista in Valtellina!

The Horse Chestnut of Somaglia Castle

T he municipality of Somaglia is located in the southern part of the province of Lodi and its municipal territory is bordered by the river Po. The most important monument is undoubtedly the Gavazzi…

Cultural journey through Lake Maggiore

Before you set off we recommend a visit to Leggiano, to Eremo di Santa Caterina del Sasso , one of Varese province’s most fascinating sites. From this small but historic hilltop hermitage, reachable…

The Plane Tree of the Pavia Botanical Garden

  Just as every museum has a most iconic and representative work of art, a botanical garden also usually has a specimen that stands for all the other floristic riches present.   The symbolic tree of…

Bagnada Mine and its surroundings

T he recovery of the Bagnada mine, in the municipality of Lanzada (SO), with the creation of a museum center on the subject, constitutes the point of reference for a perspective of broad enhancement…

St. Martin's Day, chestnuts and wine

T he next leg of our journey through the lands of the North Adda Park is dedicated to the colors and scents of autumn. In the past, more than now, from south to north, September and October were the…
San Martino, chestnuts and wine - Pontida, vineyards and forests in autumn

The Maple Tree of Monte Schilpario

C rossing Val di Scalve, one has the feeling that the traditional soul of the place has remained unchanged and that the aptitude for tourism has not affected its authenticity.   A valley rich in…

A stay in Lombardy's tranquil monasteries

R ich in history, a land of conquests, and a crossroads between empires and cultures, Lombardy is one of the Italian regions with the most sacred architecture and places of worship.   Including…

The Monumental Plane Trees of Milan

W hen thinking of the large trees in the city of Milan, the species that immediately comes to mind is the plane tree (Platanus acerifolia). In parks and along avenues, the voluminous, light-coloured…

The Magnolia of Cinisello Balsamo

F or a tree to be defined as monumental, it does not necessarily have to have a considerable diameter or height; other valid criteria for attributing monumentality may be, for example, bearing,…

The Ginkgo Biloba of Gorgonzola

T he historic Sola Cabiati Park is a fundamental green lung in the center of Gorgonzola, a town famous for having given birth and name to the famous blue cheese, but also for its ancient history…