One of Italy’s most populated, richest and developed regions, Lombardy ,the cradle of Romanesque architecture, stretches from the Alps down through the stunning lakes of Garda, Maggiore and Como and onto the lush valley of the Po river. Lombardy is blessed with a superb natural resource, making this area a haven for fans of water sports and lake cruises and a marvellous spot for your holiday in Italy.
This beautiful region of Italy has huge amounts to offer which is still unknown for the public. In the heart of Lombardy you’ll find lots of well worth visiting historic towns like the enchanting village of Bergamo, with its wealth of medieval, Renaissance and baroque architecture and the most picturesque Piazza in the whole country “Piazza Vecchia”.
The beautiful old Etruscan city of Mantova to the South with its minaret-like towers floating above the 3 lakes that encircle it , make for a delightful visit during your Italian vacation .Make some time to visit the cycle of frescoes by Mantegna in the marvellous Ducal Palace , no art lover should miss them!
A few miles down the mighty Po River is Cremona “ the world ‘s most romantic city “ as once described by the writer Aldous Huxley, Cremona has centuries old -tradition of making violins. All the famous violin-makers started here, Stradivari being the most well known. Why not visit some of the more than 100 workshops scattered around the city, and see how they are made?
West of the stylish and sophisticated city of Milan, on the way to Piedmont you’ll drive through miles and miles of brilliant green rice fields (risotto alla Milanese has to come from somewhere, right?). All of a Sudden you will realize you are not in Cambodia, when you see the rococo façade of the Charterhouse of Pavia, a monastery whose wildly extravagant decorations are a national masterpiece.
What really draw visitors to Lombardy, However, are the glorious lakes which have inspired artists for centuries .All the seasons are good in order to visit them, but in spring and at the beginning of autumn the clearness of the air makes their majestic frame stand out. The biggest is Lake Garda, limpid and rich of delicious small cities that shows themselves on its shores. Here, it’s possible to discover roman rests, medieval castles and splendid beaches. On Lake Como in an idyllic scenery among mountains and hills, it’s possible to take leisurely boat trips to the many aristocratic villas and gardens, and to the charming villages in the area, always with the snow-capped Alps above, even when the shores are ablaze with tropical flowers
