Lombardy places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Lombardy region. See also our Lombardy travel guide.
Bellagio
The harbour village of Bellagio is a pretty village on Lake Como See guide
Bergamo
Bergamo, with its palaces, cathedral and medieval towers, is an interesting town to visit in Lombardy See guide
Bormio
The ancient town of Bormio is best known as a ski resort and spa town, and well placed to explore the Alps of northern Italy See guide
Brescia
Slightly off the usual tourist trails, Brescia has a castle and a cathedral among its historic highlights See guide
Cernobbio
Cernobbio is an attractive small town to the south-west end of Lake Como in Lombardy See guide
Certosa di Pavia
The Carthusian monastery at Certosa di Pavia is one of the finest examples of a gothic style monastery in Italy See guide Advertisement
Chiavenna
In Chiavenna you will enjoy exploring the narrow medieval streets and visiting the Collegiate Church of Saint Lawrence See guide
Como
Como is an important historic town at the southern end of Lake Como See guide
Como cathedral
The cathedral in Como is the most important historic monument in Como, at the southern end of Lake Como See guide
Crema
In the center of Lombardy, Crema has an interesting historic centre with a cathedral and baptistery See guide
Cremona
Cremona has an attractive historic center around its cathedral, and is famous as the birthplace of Stradivarius See guide
Desenzano del Garda
Desenzano del Garda is a lively resort surrounded by UNESCO listed fortifications See guide
Domaso
Domaso is a small harbour town on the north of Lake Como See guide
Gardone Riviera
Gardone Riviera, on the banks of Lake Garda, is well known for the lovely villa and gardens of Il Vittoriale See guide
Gravedona
Gravedona, on northern Lake Como, is well placed to explore the surrounding mountains and practice water sports on the lake See guide Advertisement
Iseo
Iseo is a pleasant town with a harbour and historic centre on Lake Iseo See guide
Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore is the most western of the Lombardy lakes, with the Borromean islands just one of the popular attractions See guide
Lecco
Lecco, at the southern tip of Lake Como, has a harbour with lovely views across the lake and mountains See guide
Lenno
Lenno is a picturesque small town and harbour on Lake Como, near the Villa Balbianello See guide
Limone sul Garda
Limone sul Garda is a small town with a beautiful harbour on the north shores of Lake Garda See guide
Lodi
The Piazza della Vittoria in Lodi is surrounded by medieval palaces and a cathedral and the focus of your visit to the town See guide
Lovere
Lovere is pretty village with an impressive basilica at the northern end of Lake Iseo See guide
Malgrate
Malgrate is a small town on south-west Lake Como that has a modern promenade with attractive lake views See guide
Mantua
One of the loveliest town squares in Lombardy can be seen here in Mantova, with a great number of imposing monuments to see See guide
Menaggio
Menaggio, on the western shore of Lake Como, is a pretty town and well placed to explore the lake See guide
Milan
With its imposing cathedral and famous shopping, Milan is a much visited city in Lombardy See guide
Moltrasio
Moltrasio is a small pretty village with a harbour on south-west Lake Como See guide
Monte Isola
Monte Isola, with villages including Peschiera and Siviano, is a lovely island in Lake Iseo See guide
Monza
Monza is an interesting excursion from nearby Milan, to see the Royal Villa and the basilica, among other monuments See guide
Ossuccio
Ossuccio is a small village with two historic churches on Lake Como See guide
Padenghe sul Garda
Padenghe sul Garda in Italy is a resort on Lake Garda with an interesting castle and small historic village, and a lake beach See guide
Pavia
Best known for the Charterhouse, Pavia itself is interesting with medieval towers, several ancient churches and a castle See guide
Piona Abbey
Piona abbey is a lovely 12th century abbey in a quiet location on north-east Lake Como See guide
Pisogne
Pisogne is a small town with a medieval tower and a 15th century church with remarkable frescoes See guide
Sabbioneta
Sabbioneta is unique as a renaissance period 'new town' with a carefully designed 'perfect' town layout See guide
Sala Comacina
Sala Comacina is a pretty little harbour town on Lake Como See guide
Salo
Salo is a picturesque old town, promenade and harbour on the western shores of Lake Garda See guide
San Benedetto Po
The Polirone Abbey in San Benedetto Po was one of the most important 16th century Benedictine monasteries in Italy See guide
Sarnico
Sarnico is a town on south Lake Iseo with a small historic centre and a long promenade See guide
Sirmione
The most visited town on Lake Garda, on the Sirmione peninsula you can visit a castle, roman ruins and a pretty town See guide
Soncino
The principal visitor attraction in the Lombardy town of Soncino is the Rocca Sforzesca, a 15th century medieval castle See guide
Stelvio National Park
In the mountains of northern Lombardy you can discover the stunning scenery of Stelvio National Park See guide
Sulzano
Sulzano is a small village and port and departure point for ferries to Monte Isola See guide
Tirano
Tirano in northern Lombardy is visited as the departure point for the Red Train that follows a scenic route across the mountains to Saint Moritz in Switzerland See guide
Tremezzo
Tremezzo on Lake Como is visited for a walk along the lake and a visit to Villa Carlotta and its beautiful gardens See guide
Val Camonica
The scenic Val Camonica is best known for the thousands of prehistoric engravings to be seen in the valley See guide
Valtellina
East of Lake Como, Valtellina is a region of vineyards and orchards, ancient towns and villages, and high mountain resorts See guide
Varenna
Varenna is a pretty town on the shores of Lake Como, with attractive villas and gardens See guide
Varese
In Varese you can follow the Sacro Monte pilgrimage walk and admire the grand 19th century parks and villas See guide
Vigevano
Vigevano is well placed to explore the highlights of the Lomellina rice growing region of Lombardy See guide
Villa Balbianello
Villa Balbianello is a villa on Lake Como, used as a location in Star Wars See guide
Villa Carlotta
Villa Carlotta is an 18th century villa on Lake Como, with extensive gardens to explore and an impressive art collection See guide
