Milan, Lombardy and the Lakes Features

Experience Milan, Lombardy and the Lakes

When to Go to Lombardy

Early summer and early fall are the best times to see the area -- though October can be chilly for swimming...

1. Lake Como. Ferries crisscross the waters, taking you from stately villas to tiny towns.... 2. Leonardo...

Giampaolo Abbondio is a rising star in Milan's contemporary art scene. His...

Lombardy Through the Ages

Lombardy has had a tumultuous history. Control by outsiders dates back more than 3,000 years, to when...

Calcio Crazy

For the vast majority of Italians, il calcio (soccer) is much more than a national sport -- it's a way...

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