LODI

The Liberty Itinerary, the Renaissance Tempio Civico, the great festivals and the nearby Adda River. Many good reasons to choose Lodi

POPULATION

45,212

DENSITY

293 inhabitants/sq. km

AREA

782,99 sq. km

ELEVATION

87 m a.s.l.

PATRON SAINT

San Bassiano

While the past takes the name of Federico Barbarossa, the present goes by Renzo Piano, who transformed the headquarters of a bank into a shared space with an auditorium and covered piazza.

Tourism Lodi. The celebrated emperor recreated the city after being burnt to the ground by the Milanese in 1158. At the center of the agricultural and woodland plain of the South Adda Park, Lodi has been fixed, taking great strides towards the future.

It’s Liberty heart is a testament to the Casa Biancardi, the Casa degli Angeli, the Fiat body shop of via Solferino and the Casa Arosio with the stained glass windows. The balconies and the gates date back to the 19th century, while the Tempio Civico of Santa Maria Incoronata goes back to the 15th century.

Add to the calendar the much anticipated Festival of Ethical Photography in October as well as the Harvest of Lodi, stockpiling pumpkins.

Lodi Vecchio on two wheels

A bike ride through the countryside, towns and villages and great beauty

Cycle Tourism

Lodi, invitation to court

Scenes of court life in the majestic Castle of Sant'Angelo Lodigiano that dominates the plain with an unequaled past

Art & Culture

Lodi, places of spirit

Lodi’s network of cycle paths has reached the formidable length of nearly 250 kilometres, making it a veritable paradise for lovers of slow tourism

Religious Tourism

10 good reasons to visit Lodi

Lifestyle

Eating in Lodi: starters to dessert

From cheese to amaretto biscuits, here's all you need to know to indulge in some delicious Lodi specialities

Food & Wine

A visit to the Basilica of the XII Apostles

Tour di Lodi in bicicletta tra natura e cultura: la Basilica di San Bassiano

Art & Culture

Rassegna Gastronomica del Lodigiano

The flavours of tradition

Food & Wine

A visit to Cerreto Abbey

Cerreto Abbey: a Cistercian jewel of the province of Lodi

Art & Culture

Tempio dell’Incoronata

A visit to the Tempio dell’Incoronata and the Museo del Tesoro

Art & Culture

Discover Lodi with traditional cuisine and produce

Chef Simone Virtuani and his secrets to making the perfect risotto

Food & Wine

Parks, waterways and castles near Lodi | A journey through history and nature

Waterways, castles and rare wildlife: Lodi is an ideal destination for outdoor trips in the beautiful Lombard countryside. Discover the best places to visit!