Colors of Lombardy - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
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 with activities, including exhibitions and film screenings, international congresses, music and theater festivals attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city. There are exciting sporting events too. In November Milan is always attended by motorsports fans. They wait for Rosa d'inverno organized by Milan motoclub.
Several attractions of Lombardy are known even to travelers that have never been to Italy. Most of them are concentrated in Milan, but there are amazing facilities in every city of the … Open
Lombardy is an ideal place for all travelers without exception. Fans of shopping enjoy Milan with its numerous shopping malls and designer boutiques; guests preferring outdoor activities … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Lombardy and surroundings
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Lombardy
♥ Basilica di S. Maria della Croce, Crema, 16.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica di Nostra Signore di Caravaggio (della Fonte), Caravaggio, 16.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Cattedrale di S. Maria Assunta, Crema, 17.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica di S. Martino e S. Maria Assunta, Treviglio, 20.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica di S. Lorenzo Martire, Verolanuova, 24.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica di S. Maria della Visitazione, Bagnolo Mella, 26.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Chiesa di San Lazzaro, Roma, 27.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica di S. Maria della Croce, Crema, 16.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica di Nostra Signore di Caravaggio (della Fonte), Caravaggio, 16.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Cattedrale di S. Maria Assunta, Crema, 17.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica di S. Martino e S. Maria Assunta, Treviglio, 20.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica di S. Lorenzo Martire, Verolanuova, 24.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Basilica di S. Maria della Visitazione, Bagnolo Mella, 26.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Chiesa di San Lazzaro, Roma, 27.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
Survived castles around Lombardy
♥ Castle 'Romano Castle' Romano di Lombardia, 8.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Soncino Castle' Soncino, 9.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Pagazzano Castle' Pagazzano, 14.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Calepio Castle' Castelli Calepio, 16.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Malpaga Castle' Cavernago, 16.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Padernello Castle' Padernello, 17.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Urgnano Castle' Urgnano, 17.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Romano Castle' Romano di Lombardia, 8.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Soncino Castle' Soncino, 9.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Pagazzano Castle' Pagazzano, 14.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Calepio Castle' Castelli Calepio, 16.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Malpaga Castle' Cavernago, 16.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Padernello Castle' Padernello, 17.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Urgnano Castle' Urgnano, 17.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
Unique landmarks in Lombardy and around
Crespi d Adda
From the series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”
Check on the map: Distance from Lombardy center - 27.4 km.
In Lombardy, you can find an outstanding historical Crespi d'Adda village. All the territory is inscribed in the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. Crespi d'Adda is an unusual factory village that was founded at the turn of XXth century. Cristoforo Benigno Crespi, a textile manufacturer from Busto Arsizio, bought the valley between the rivers Brembo and Adda, with the intention of installing a cotton mill on the banks of the Adda. Then there were built the factory and houses for workers. …
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Duomo di Milano
From the series “15 Unofficial Man-Made Wonders of the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Lombardy center - 51 km.
No less famous is the Milan Cathedral or Duomo di Milano located in the heart of the historic district. It's considered a shining example of the outstanding architectural style, Flamboyant Gothic. Construction of this cathedral took several hundred years. The process has begun in 1386 and was completed only in the 19th century. The Milan Cathedral is the fifth largest in the world. The spectacular architectural structure is characterized by a variety of spiers and fine sculptures, a complex system of pointed towers and turrets. …
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Mario Bellini House
From the series “Extravagant houses and apartments of designers”
Check on the map: Distance from Lombardy center - 51.2 km.
The house of the famous architect Mario Bellini is filled with warm and soft tones. There is a variety of shades of brown, yellow, and orange here. Original furniture and accessories made of natural wood make such a colorful environment more harmonious. The architect's apartment is located in a beautiful historical building of the 19th century. The architect Piero Portaluppi was engaged in its last reconstruction. The main feature of the house is a unique library-staircase. Its height is 9 meters. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world. Read this
17.04.2024
It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world. Read this
17.04.2024
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Lombardy. Learn the best periods to visit Lombardy to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Lombardy.