A Guide to Milan & Lombardia
The region of Lombardia is made up of the ten provinces of Bergamo, Cremona, Como, Lecco, Lodi, Varese, Mantova, Pavia and Sondrio and Milan.
PROVINCE OF MILANO
The Longobards
Modern Europe would not be what it is today without these guys. A useful ink.
Milk Springs and miraculous waters
An itinerary to discover places of ancient significance and inspiration in the region.
PROVINCE OF BERGAMO
Gladiator School
We know everything about ancient Roman societies in Italy. This one is near Milan.
Taleggio valley
If your surname is Brembilla then this is where you came from and where you ended up.
Valley dialects
'May you have a mouse's nest in your brain with a exit out of your eyes' and more.
Harlequin's house
The famous masked comedy figure with his multi-coloured costume and devious tricks.
Visit Bergamo
Old Bergamo and new Bergamo are basically two separate places divided by a funicular ralway.
Birthplace of Pope John XXIII
The rural hamlet of Sotto il Monte is much the same as was despite the modern church structure.
Bergamo Nights of Light
Discover the beautiful historical centre of old Bergamo through a festival of lights, music, theatre and poetry.
PROVINCE OF BRESCIA
Lake Garda
At least the Lombardia shores - a vacation for windsurfing, climbing and fine fish and olive oil dishes.
Desenzano del Garda
Decentius didn't know about steamboats but he recognised a holiday destination when he saw one.
Brescia
Roberto Baggio was the last name to conquer Brsecia. One of the first was Attila the Hun.
Sirmione
Above all, the still waters of the lake and the bubbling sulphurous water of the natural springs.
Saint Faustino
If you're single, the day after Saint Valentine's Day might be for you.
Salò
A small sleepy town on Lake Garda still remembered for its brief time in the sun
PROVINCE OF COMO
Lake Como
Originally a Gallic border outpost linking Italy to Switzerland and northern Europe.
Carnivals in Lombardia
Fantastic myths, legends and characters such as the 'belli' and 'brutti' of Schignano
Province of CREMONA
Cremona
Annual events in Cremona
Starting with the torrone sweet festival just in time for Christmas
Crema near Cremona
Not the same place and about 40km apart, but the Cremonese once controlled the former. Confused?
PROVINCE OF SONDRIO
Ski in Aprica
We would love to have your opinion about Aprica. We have one, but were sitting on the fence here.
The Sgambeda cross country ski race
A lung bursting 42 kilometre cross country ski race around Livigno.
Valley life in Livigno
You can still find wood panelled rooms in the classic mountain huts of the valley called 'stue'.
PROVINCE OF LECCO
PROVINCE OF LODI
PROVINCE OF VARESE
Mythical creatures
On the trail of witches, fairies, ghosts and the 'The Mythical Swine'.
PROVINCE OF MANTOVA
Tazio Nuvolari
Italy's greatest motor racing driver was born in 1892 in Castel d'Ario near Mantova.
Mantova
The once capital of the territory of Matilde di Canossa and a town of ancient splendour and history.
PROVINCE OF PAVIA
Pavia
The River Ticino runs through the center of Pavia along with the Via Francigena. |
