28.09.2024
The most imposing symbol of Milan? Duomo Cathedral
The Duomo, officially known as the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nascente, is one of the most famous and impressive symbols of Milan and of Italy. This stunning Gothic structure dominates the main square, Piazza del Duomo. Join us for a closer look!
Centuries of construction and architectural excellence
Construction of the...
26.09.2024
Lombardy, a region you'll love
Imagine an area where history meets modern design, where endless natural beauty mixes with with one of the world's great fashion centres, and where every corner beckons you with its diversity. This is Lombardy - a region you'll fall in love with on your first visit.
Are you planning a trip here? Here are our tips on...
06.07.2023
Italian Gorgonzola cheese
Gorgonzola is a famous Italian cheese known for its distinctive flavour and characteristic blue veined pattern. Its origins date back to the 9th century and it has become one of the most popular cheeses in Italy and the world.
gorgonzola is named after the town of Gorgonzola, near Milan in the Lombardy region, where it...
21.06.2023
Park and Villa Pallavicino on Lake Maggiore
If you are in the mood for a nice walk in nature and wondering what to see at Lake Maggiore, then we highly recommend you to consider visiting the park and the magnificent Villa Pallavicino from the 19th century. it is the star of the hillside on the lake shore.
Villa Pallavicino In early 2021, the purchase of...
11.06.2023
Sirmione and Lido delle bionde
There are dozens of beaches in Sirmione, but the queen of them all is definitely Lido delle Bionde. The name comes from the word "biunda", which translates as "enclosed place". The beach is located in a cove between the park of Villa Cortine and the remains of a Roman villa known as the Grotte di Catullo.
10.06.2023
Sirmione - 3 beaches ideal for families with children
Are you planning a holiday on Lago di Garda? Try one of these beaches near Sirmione....
SPIAGGIA DELLE MUSE A walk along the ramparts of Scaligero Castle in Sirmione will take you to the pebble beach that is the starting point of the Passeggiata delle Muse walk, which also takes you to Lido delle Bionde and the...
09.06.2023
Jamaica to Italy? Yes, to Lago di Garda at Spiaggia di Giamaica
Just a few steps from the bustling tourist centre, this charming place is located.
Jamaica Beach is a small rocky beach in the northern part of Sirmione. It can be reached by a path that descends to the entrance of the archaeological site of the Catullus Caves.
Sometimes Lago di Garda is lower than usual due to...
04.09.2019
Vertical Forest or Modern Architecture in Milan
On hot summer days, metropolises often talk about hot streets due to the lack of greenery. The Milanese architect Stefano Boeri came up with an original solution, and his studio designed an architectural gem called the Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest).
These are two residential skyscrapers in the Porta Nuova district...
14.12.2011
Milan, the heart of Italian fashion and culture
Milan, Italy's second largest city and the capital of the Lombardy region, is renowned not only as a world centre of fashion and design, but also as one of Europe's most important cultural and economic cities.
History and monuments
Milan has a rich history.
