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Lecco town after sunset, Lombardy
Lecco town after sunset, Lombardy by Hozinja @flickr
Palazzo Balbiani (XV Century)
Palazzo Balbiani (XV Century) by Franco Folini @flickr
Porta San Giacomo
Porta San Giacomo by Davide &Quot;Dodo&Quot; Oliva @flickr
Tempio Voltiano
Tempio Voltiano by Davide &Quot;Dodo&Quot; Oliva @flickr
Lake Como - temp title
Lake Como - temp title by Mmechtley @flickr
Certosa di Pavia
Certosa di Pavia by Mat'S Eye @flickr
Sant Climent de Taüll
Sant Climent de Taüll by Ferran Pestaña @flickr
Mantova - camminando distratte
Mantova - camminando distratte by Fabio Macòr @flickr
Who wanna be a duke?
Who wanna be a duke? by Niccolò Caranti @flickr
Lombardy - guide chapters 1 2 3 4 5 6

Top sigths of Italy

Milan is a beautiful city with many wonderful landmarks like Duomo Cathedral that is considered one of most beautiful churches in the city. Its building started in the end of the 14th century and lasted till 1965. The mural painting “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci is the main decoration of the shrine. Other interesting landmarks are La Scala Theatre, The Pinacoteca di Brera, Francesco Emmanuelle Gallery and Castello Sforzesco. … Open

Chapters of the guide to Lombardy

Advices for travellers

5. Travelers who expect to visit national restaurants have to consider that local dishes are very hearty and portions are quite large. It is appropriate to order one dish for two. 6. Almost all major cities of the region offer a welcome card, which can be purchased at the hotel or in the tourist office. Such cards provide free travel with public transport and discounts at some cultural sites; the card helps to … Open

Travel guide to Lombardy

The interesting historical holiday is celebrated in Pescarolo in the last winter month. Local people and city guests remember age-old traditions, put on beautiful historical costumes, and take part in the traditional parade. The travelers who have an opportunity to vacation in Brescia in May should certainly visit the rare car race. It is called “Historic Thousand Miles”. Rare cars manufactured until 1957 take … Open

Traditions and mentality of Lombardy

Travelers that are fond of colorful festivals and carnivals have to visit Crema. In February, there is a grand carnival accompanied by interesting parades and enchanting music concerts. No less interesting is the historic parade held in Pescaloro. You just won’t find a better way to learn about the culture and history of the region. The picturesque town is wreathed in the unique atmosphere of the Middle Ages. … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Travelers who will visit in Milan have to taste branded risotto with saffron in local restaurants. Polenta is also a typical national food; it is cooked of fine corn flour and served with a variety of toppings. The local cuisine would impress with meat dishes, as meat in Lombardy is incredibly tasty and very hearty. The most recognizable among them are cazuela and ossobuco, meat stewed in wine with addition of … Open

Attractions and active leisure

There are several excellent spa resorts based near healing thermal springs in foothills of the Alps. The most popular resorts are Angola, Boario and Trescore located in scenic places. In winter, Bormio, Livigno, Aprica, Madesimo and Valdidentro ski resorts are the busiest. It’s worth noting that these scenic mountain areas remain popular in warmer months; they attract fans of ecotourism and climbers. Those … Open

Cultural excursion through Lombardy - things to see

A lot of interesting tourist sites are situated in Como; Museo Didattico della Seta is among them. A few decades ago several large factories has worked in the city; they have produced silk of high quality. The rich collection of the museum reminds about those old days. Castello di Brescia is one of the most important medieval monuments of the region; it is a very beautiful and impressive building. First … Open

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