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Lombardy & Milan:

Ancient Art Towns, Sublime Lakes & Mountains and Architectural Masterpieces

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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

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Bellagio and Mountains of Como

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

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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!