Cars are not allowed on Monte Isola island, where visitors must walk or cycle as they explore the delightfully silent, narrow streets in its villages

Not just big lakes: discover 5 other small stretches of fresh water in Lombardy

Nicknamed the "Lioness of Italy", it displays great tourist qualities thanks to its rich artistic and environmental heritage

Steam engines, railcars, electric trains, old Centoporte ("one hundred doors") carriages: board these vintage trains for an unforgettable tour of Lombardy's scenic beauty

From multiple-day treks with night-breaks at mountain huts, to shorter walks open to all: a charming valley for all tastes set against the background of the little lake Idro

Stamp your holidays in Lombardy. Ask for your #Passport and collect your experiences.

Hidden parks and botanical gardens, amidst old palaces and monasteries, to rediscover the bond between nature, history and art.

A beautiful lakefront and a very picturesque aura in the province of Varese