Lombardy

Panoramic view of the Cathedral and the new skyscrapers in Milan

Sforza Castle in Milan

Picturesque street in Bellagio

Piazza Castello and Palazzo Ducale in Mantova

The Scaliger Castle in Sirmione

Panoramic view of Varenna

View of the center of Livigno

Lombardy is one of the twenty administrative regions of Italy, in the northwest of the country. Milan, Lombardy's capital, is the second-largest city and the largest metropolitan area in Italy. Lombardy has a rich and diverse cultural heritage. The many examples range from prehistory to the present day, through the Roman period and the Renaissance and can be found both in museums and churches that enrich cities and towns around the region. Major tourist destinations in the region include the historic, cultural and artistic cities of Milan, Bergamo, Brescia and the lakes of Garda, Como, Iseo and Maggiore.

Lombardy Highlights

Festival

The Best (Online) Events Around Italy in February 2021

This month's events collection is a notably different proposition to previous February ones but there is still plenty to enjoy in the virtual sphere so here are our best events for Italy.

Art

On the Shores of Lake Iseo, A Stunning Giant Installation Is in the Works

‘Your World’ will feature two enormous hands emerging from the water and supporting the Earth.

Interview

Interview with Elena Markova, Founder of the COMO LAKE Today online magazine

Thanks to the COMO LAKE Today magazine, we can enjoy the daily stories from Lake Como on Instagram and find out what is happening there.

Interview

An Interview with the Producers of Easy Italian

With a mix of street interviews and easy-to-follow explanations, Matteo and Katie give us not only a fantastic tool for improving our Italian but a lively and entertaining insight into what life is like in Milan.

Festival

Things to Do and See in Italy in January 2021

With Covid-19 restrictions still in place, Italian events are still pressing on in the new year – either online of with tight safety precautions in place