Cuisine of Lombardy for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants
Lombardy is the economic, cultural and gastronomic landmark of the country. Even discerning palates would be fond of the local cuisine. The region is located in the Po Plain, often called ‘the granary of Italy,’ as local meadows are ideal for cultivation of vegetables and grazing.
Lombardy is famous for its natural attractions; there are several large rivers and beautiful lakes in the region. The unique nature of Lombardy has made it the world-famous center of … Open
Milan is the administrative and cultural capital of the region. It has been a permanent venue for major events of world importance for many years. The cultural life of the city is fertile … Open
All the dishes are generously flavored with spices that allow emphasizing the taste of products. It is believed that gremolata was used for the first time in Lombardy; the former is a special kind of spice with a mixture of garlic, lemon zest and parsley. Lombardian wines are well known to connoisseurs of high-quality drinks from many countries. Pavese and Franciacorta are considered to be the most popular. Fans of short drinks would like Campari and Amaretto liquors, which are also produced in Lombardy.
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Lombardy
♥ Restaurant 'Alessandro Cappotto in Villa Calini' Coccaglio. Type - Modern cuisine. 12 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Da Nadia' CASTREZZATO. Type - Seafood. 12.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Osteria della Villetta' PALAZZOLO SULL’OGLIO. Type - Lombardian. 14.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Cappuccini Cucina San Francesco' COLOGNE. Type - Creative. 14.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'La Corte' PALAZZOLO SULL’OGLIO. Type - Lombardian. 14.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Locanda di Mare - Burro & Alici' Erbusco. Type - Mediterranean cuisine. 16.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Giordano' CAVERNAGO. Type - Classic cuisine. 16.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'LeoneFelice' ERBUSCO. Type - Modern cuisine. 16.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Vino Buono' Grumello del Monte. Type - Regional cuisine. 17.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Botero' Crema. Type - Seafood. 17.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Alessandro Cappotto in Villa Calini' Coccaglio. Type - Modern cuisine. 12 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Da Nadia' CASTREZZATO. Type - Seafood. 12.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Osteria della Villetta' PALAZZOLO SULL’OGLIO. Type - Lombardian. 14.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Cappuccini Cucina San Francesco' COLOGNE. Type - Creative. 14.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'La Corte' PALAZZOLO SULL’OGLIO. Type - Lombardian. 14.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Locanda di Mare - Burro & Alici' Erbusco. Type - Mediterranean cuisine. 16.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Giordano' CAVERNAGO. Type - Classic cuisine. 16.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'LeoneFelice' ERBUSCO. Type - Modern cuisine. 16.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Vino Buono' Grumello del Monte. Type - Regional cuisine. 17.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Botero' Crema. Type - Seafood. 17.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
Unique sights around Lombardy
Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie
From the series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”
Check on the map: Distance from Lombardy center - 52.6 km.
The Church was called a World Heritage Site in 1980. Today, it is of great interest for all those fond of the ancient architecture and paintings. The church features the luxurious interior. It is decorated with priceless frescoes by Serrano and Ferrari dating back to the 17th century. They were created during the regular large-scale reconstruction. One of the most beautiful design elements in Santa Maria delle Grazie is its dome. It impresses with its exquisite fine painting. …
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Basilica di San Lorenzo
From the series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”
Check on the map: Distance from Lombardy center - 51.9 km.
A new bell tower was built in it in the 12th century. You can see it even today. Late Antique mosaics are preserved in it. They are considered the main value of the basilica. It was originally built in the Byzantine style. The remaining four towers are its reminding today. They make the basilica look like Hagia Sophia. It is located in Istanbul. The religious monument is interesting not only for its interior decoration and the variety of artifacts today. Its beautiful surrounding area is also noteworthy. …
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Sauna-Tram
From the series “Most Extraordinary Thermaes, Baths and Saunas in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Lombardy center - 51.4 km.
It has been invented by local designers and has a deep psychological meaning. For many townspeople, public transport rides during peak hours is a great stress. So by opening a comfortable modern sauna in a tramcar, designers decided to help to get rid of such negative emotions of citizens. A tram is one of the main symbols for Milan. In the city there is one of the most ramified networks of tram tracks in Europe with a length of more than 160 km. Not surprisingly, the most original sauna in Milan has been opened in a vintage tram car. …
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