Brescia (Lombardy)

Night view of Brescia with the New Cathedral and the Tower of Pégol

Palazzo della Loggia is Brescia City Hall

Panorama of Piazza del Mercato in Brescia

Brescia is a city in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy. It is situated at the foot of the Alps, a few kilometres from the lakes Garda and Iseo. The monumental archaeological area of the Roman forum and the monastic complex of San Salvatore-Santa Giulia have become a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of a group of seven inscribed as Longobards in Italy, Places of Power.

Lombardy Highlights

Slow Food
Podolica cows grazing in Gargano National Park in Puglia
Food & Agriculture in Italy during Covid-19 

As the Covid-19 death toll slows in Italy, the communities of food and agriculture are trying to figure out what the future will bring.

Events
Woman walking with face mask in Italy
Italy Enters Phase Two of Coronavirus Lockdown

We look at how the first days of eased restrictions is going in Italy.

Buying property
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Has the Coronavirus Global Emergency Pushed Real Estate Buyers to Consider More Homes in the Italian Countryside?

The covid19 emergency has had a large effect on the real estate industry in Italy. We discuss with one international agency based in Italy whether that has caused a future exodus to the countryside.

Travel Tips
Hall of Giants Palazzo Te Mantua
For the Love of Lombardy: Virtually Explore Italy’s Coronavirus-Ravaged Region

Consider visiting Lombardy when it is possible to travel again, in the meantime take some virtual tours.

Museums
Detail of Raphael Rooms in Vatican Museums Rome
Four Outstanding Italian Museums You Can Visit From Home

As the coronavirus emergency is keeping us all at home, it is still possible to travel virtually to Italy...

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Recipes From Lombardy

Recipes
Classic Milanese cutlet
Cotoletta alla Milanese
A classic veal chop Milano style!
Recipes
Pumpkin ravioli
Pumpkin Ravioli or Tortelli
Tortelli o Ravioli di Zucca
Chef Gotti's Choux Balls with Lobster, Burrata and Caramelized Aubergine
Chef Gotti's Choux Balls with Lobster, Burrata and Eggplant
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