26.03.2026
Tree library in Milan
If you're looking for a place in Milan where you can take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, but also soak up its modern energy, BAM Milano is the place to be. This is no ordinary park - BAM, or Biblioteca degli Alberi Milano (Library of Trees), is a unique space that combines nature, architecture and...
07.01.2026
Crespi d'Adda - a perfectly preserved working-class town under UNESCO protection
Crespi d'Adda in Lombardy is one of the most remarkable examples of industrial architecture in Europe. This "ideal worker's organism" was created at the end of the 19th century as a bold entrepreneurial project of the Crespi family. The intention was clear: to create a community that would live and work in a harmoniously...
07.12.2025
3 iconic dishes from Lombardy
Lombard cuisine is based on meat broths, butter, rice and subtle but distinctive flavours. Some of the most famous dishes in northern Italy come from here. Among the most iconic are ossobuco, risotto alla Milanese and Milan's Christmas symbol , panettone.
Ossobuco - veal shank with buttercream crumbles
Ossobuco is...
22.10.2025
Gardone Riviera - elegance, art and gardens on the shores of Lake Garda
On the western shore of Lake Garda, in the province of Brescia, lies the Gardone Riviera, another of the most charming places in northern Italy.here you'll find elegant old villas, Mediterranean gardens and breathtaking views of the lake. The perfect picture of Italian dolce vita.
Vittoriale degli Italiani - a city...
20.10.2025
Sacro Monte di Varese: pilgrimage mountain over Lombardy
Rising above the city of Varese is the Sacro Monte di Varese, one of the most impressive pilgrimage sites in northern Italy. It consists of a sacred path lined with fourteen chapels and crowned by the shrine of Santa Maria del Monte. And while it's a place of deep faith, it will appeal to anyone who loves history, art...
18.10.2025
Castellaro Lagusello
Castellaro Lagusello - one of the most beautiful villages of Italy (I Borghi più belli d'Italia) - is a small medieval village that will enchant anyone looking for an authentic atmosphere, tranquillity and a piece of history. Next time you're on Lake Garda, stop by!
Castellaro Lagusello is a part of the...
10.10.2025
Where is the best Italian sparkling wine born? Franciacorta
In the hilly countryside between Lake Iseo and the city of Brescia lies the Franciacorta region - a region that has become synonymous with luxury, quality and a slow pace of life. Wine, history and a landscape dotted with vineyards and castles. Discover it with us!
When you say Italian sparkling wine, most people think...
08.10.2025
The most beautiful villages of Lombardy
Lombardy, a region mainly associated with Milan and Lakes Como and Garda, has another face - a quiet, rural and authentic one. Among its hills, vineyards and mountain valleys lie villages that rightly boast the title of I borghi più belli d'Italia - "the most beautiful village in Italy".
01.10.2025
Bellagio - luxury and romance at the tip of Como
Few places in Italy have such an iconic location as the Bellagio. The town lies exactly where the two arms of Lake Como split like a fork, offering views in all directions - of the mountains, the water and other beautiful towns. Already in the 19th century, this scenery was discovered by European nobility and Bellagio...
07.09.2025
Cimitero Monumentale - cemetery with artistic tombstones
The Cimitero Monumentale in Milan is not just an ordinary cemetery. It is one of Milan's most important monuments and attracts visitors from all over the world. Not for nothing is it often called "the open-air museum".this monumental complex was opened in 1866 andif you are interested in Italian art, architecture and...
05.09.2025
Castello di Vezio - medieval fortress on Lake Como
When you hear the name Lago di Como, most people think of elegant villas, romantic promenades and famous celebrities holidaying here. But few people know that high above the town of Varenna is the Castello di Vezio, a medieval castle that combines spectacular views, fascinating history and a bit of mystery.
The medieval...
25.08.2025
Torrazzo di Cremona: the tallest brick bell tower in Europe
The historic town of Cremona in Lombardy is dominated by a monumental bell tower called the Torrazzo. At 112 metres high, it is the tallest brick bell tower in all of Europe and one of the most impressive medieval buildings in Italy.
History and construction
The Torrazzo was built gradually between the 13th and 14th...
21.08.2025
Certosa di Pavia: Renaissance monastery in Lombardy
Just a few kilometres from the town of Pavia is one of the most magnificent works of Italian architecture - the Certosa di Pavia. This Carthusian monastery, founded in 1396 by Gian Galeazzo Visconti, Duke of Milan, is a true masterpiece that combines Gothic and Renaissance.
History and significance
The monastery was...
26.07.2025
Porta di Prada: The stone gate over Lake Como
In the middle of the Lombardy Alps, high above Lake Como, is a natural rock formation called the Porta di Prada - "Gate of Prada". This impressive stone arch has become a popular destination for mountain and panorama lovers.
It is a naturally formed rock arch located between the Grigna Settentrionale and Monte Pilastro,...
15.07.2025
Chiesa di San Bernardino alle Ossa: Temple of skulls and bones in the middle of Milan
Just a few steps away from Milan's bustling Piazza Duomo is a place that looks inconspicuous, but will leave you completely baffled. Chiesa di San Bernardino alle Ossa is not just a church. It's a mysterious sanctuary where art, faith and human mortality are intertwined in one of the strangest interiors in all of Italy....
10.07.2025
Palazzo Te
Palazzo Te is one of the most important artistic treasures of northern Italy and one of the most stunning examples of Mannerist architecture. This charming summer residence of the Gonzaga family is located near the historic centre of Mantova, itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Palazzo Te offers a unique combination of...
02.07.2025
What is Tempio Voltiano hiding?
On the shores of the beautiful Lake Como is an elegant building that at first glance resembles an ancient temple. But the Tempio Voltiano, or Temple of Volta, is not just an architectural gem - it is above all a tribute to one of Italy's most important scientists, Alessandro Volta.
A tribute to the man who "lit up the...
27.04.2025
Sojourn tax Bormio
If you are planning a stay in Bormio, it is important to know that there is also a tourist tax(tassa di soggiorno / imposta di soggiorno) imposed by the municipality. This tax is obligatory for all tourists who contribute to the local tourism and public services by staying in the area.
The sojourn tax is a local tourist...
09.04.2025
Santa Caterina del Sasso: Monastery on a cliff overlooking Lago Maggiore
Santa Caterina del Sasso is a picturesque monastery clinging to a cliff above Lago Maggiore, offering not only a magnificent view of the water, but also a unique atmosphere.
Santa Caterina del Sasso is located on the eastern shore of the lake, near the town of Leggiuno in Lombardy.
The legend of the hermit and the...
08.02.2025
L'Orrido di Bellano - a gorge on the shores of Lake Como
This dramatic canyon, created by the Pioverna River, is a place where nature has shown its power and beauty. The name "orrido" comes from Italian and means something like "terrifying" or "but in this case it is more of an admirable natural wonder.
On the north-eastern shore of Lake Como lies the small town of Bellano,...
