Milan, Lombardy and the Lakes Features

Milan, Lombardy and the Lakes Features

• Top Reasons to Go
  Lake Como: Ferries crisscross the waters, taking you from stately villas to tiny towns....
• Getting Oriented
  In Lombardy, jagged mountains and deep glacial lakes stretch from the Swiss border down to Milan's outskirts...
• Lombardy through the Ages
  Lombardy has had a tumultuous history. Control by outsiders dates back more than 3,000 years, to when...
• Supper Reservations
  Reservations are required to see Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper, housed in the refectory of Milan's...
• A Night at the Opera
  Attending a performance at the world's most venerated opera house, La Scala, is an unforgettable experience...
• Making the Most of Your Time
  Italy's capital of commerce isn't a top priority for most leisure travelers, but the city has a sophisticated...
• By Train
  Milan's central station (Stazione Centrale), 3 km (2 mi) northwest of the Duomo, is one of Italy's major...
• By Bus
  Bus service isn't a good option for travel between cities here—it's neither faster, cheaper, nor...
• By Car
  Outside of Milan, driving is the best way to see the region. Getting almost anywhere is a snap, as several...
• Getting Here
  Trains run regularly from Milan to the town of Stresa on Lake Maggiore; the trip takes from an hour to...