Lombardy & Milan:
Ancient Art Towns, Sublime Lakes & Mountains and Architectural Masterpieces
Duomo in Milan by Denis Matheson
Milano Teatro alla Scala Innen Zuschauersaal 2 by Zairon
Domenica Ai Navigli by Stefano
Lake Como – Bellagio by Gian Luca Ponti
Corenno Plinio alle prime luci della sera Dervio by Emibuzz
Figura che corre – R 35 – Parco di Naquane – Capo di Ponte by Laurom
Sunrise at Bergamo old town, Lombardy, Italy by hozinja
Cappella Colleoni – Bergamo – panoramio by Zhang Yuan
Bergamo, Santa Maria Maggiore, 2016-06 CN-04 by Steffen Schmitz
Mantova piazza sordello e il palazzo ducale by Carlo Alberto Magagnini
Certosa di Pavia from a distance by BáthoryPéter
Cremona Duomo by Roman Klementschitz
Sondalo, Valtellina Italy by Franco Folini
Santuario della Santa Casa, Tresivio 03 by Chiyako92
Alta Valtellina by Cristina.Paveri
Dazzling Lake Como
The Simple Pleasures of Lake Iseo
The Gems of Bergamo and the Adda River
Mantova – City of Art
The Distinctive Towns of the Lombardy Plains
Remarkable Mountains of the Valtellina
Lombardy & Milan sit in the North of Italy, not far from Switzerland. Known as home to Milan’s architectural masterpieces, and to the Italian Lakes, there are actually numerous off the beaten path locations within this wonderful region. Whether taking a bike ride along the rivers of the plains, gazing at breathtaking artwork without the crowds, hiking in the regions prodigious mountains, or simply relaxing at a vineyard with some sparkling white wine, Lombardy provides fantastic travel opportunities!
Marvelous Milan & Monza
While visiting Lombardy & Milan, you’ll be awestruck at its highlights…the central cathedral, one of the finest examples of gothic architecture in the world, the incomparable La Scala Opera House, and of course, DaVinci’s Last Supper.
For a bit of fun, take a boat ride on the city’s charming canals.
Head outside the city to see Monza’s extraordinary architecture or visit the area’s numerous Medieval abbeys.
Lose yourself in the numerous exquisite villas and gardens of Lake Como.
Or hop a ferry and head for the lake’s smaller historic villages.
Or hop a bike and travel the 160 km route that goes all around the lake.
For a quieter lake experience, make a beeline to Lake Iseo, complete with its own wine region.
Check out the nearby rock art that goes back 11,000 years!
Art and architecture lovers will thrill to the small city of Bergamo, with riches that fill both its upper and lower towns.
Not far away, take a bike ride on one of the region’s smaller rivers and use a ferry designed by DaVinci to cross from one side of the river to the other.
Treat yourself to time in the enchanting towns of the Lombardy plains. The artistic treasures to be found here will take your breath away!