Lombardy, Italy travel guide

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The Lombardy region of northern Italy reaches high into the mountains in its northern regions. Although best known for its impressive lake scenery, Lombardy also has a good number of fascinating historical towns and villages to explore.

Lake maggiore in Lombardy, Italy Some of the most popular highlights in Italy are situated in Lombardy, such as Milan in the centre of the region and, the two very popular lakes at Lake Como and Lake Maggiore to the north-west.

The town of Chiavenna is at the far north of the region (north of Lakes Como and Maggiore), while the stunning scenery of the Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio is to the north-east of Lombardy in the high Alps. Lake Iseo and Val Camonica are two further scenic highlights of the Lombardy region.

Part of southern Lake Garda also falls within (eastern) Lombardy, including the towns of Gardone, Sirmione and Salo.

Cremo Cathedral After taking in the many pleasures of Milan you should also visit the duomo at Monza and, a little to the south of the city, the historical highlights of Pavia - especially the monastery at Cartusia di Pavia.

Bergamo is also a pretty town, visited most for the old town (Citta Alta).

West of Pavia explore the Lomellina region - a region of paddy fields around Vigevano, Lomella and Mortera (see Vigevano for tourist information).

The medieval town of Lodi to the south-east of Milan is also very attractive, as is Crema to the east of Lodi, where many important art works can be seen, while Voghera (south of Pavia) also merits a visit.

The south-east of the Lombardy region contains the interesting city of Brescia, and a little further afield the towns of Cremona, Sabbioneta and Mantova each have their own charm and interest for the visitor.

Lombardy highlights - a photo gallery

Bergamo is a substantial town at the foot of the Apls with a good number of historic monuments to explore - see Bergamo
One of the most important towns in the region, Brescia still retains some Roman ruins and other historic monuments - see Brescia
Surely one of the most lovely sights in Lombardy is the view across Lake Orta to the San Giulio island
Limone is one of the most popular resorts on the banks of Lake Garda - see Lake Garda
From Malcesine, with its medieval castle, you can take a cable car to almost 2000 metres altitude on Monte Baldo.
Combine shopping with sightseeing when you visit the Vittori gallery in the heart of Milan - see Milan
The Ticino River starts in the Swiss Alps before continuing on to the Italian Lake Maggiore
The small town of Tremezzo is on the shore of Lake Como and best known for the gardens and villas in the town against the mountainous backdrop
You will see many vineyards in the region, even in places that look rather inaccessible...

Beautiful Villages in Lombardy

The following Italian towns and villages in Lombardy are listed among the 'most beautiful villages in Italy': Bienno / Castellaro Lagusello / Cornello dei Tasso / Fortunago / Gradella / Gromo / Lovere / Mazzo di Valtellina / Monte Isola / Oramala / Porana / San Benedetto Po / Soncino / Tremezzo / Tremosine / Zavattarello