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

Travel Tips

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

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...

Events

Things to Do and See in Italy in March 2020

With Spring coming into view, March brings a choice of events and festivals that cater for everyone.

Exhibition

Raphael 2020: A 500th Anniversary Celebration of the Renaissance Artist

2020 marks the 500th anniversary of the death of artist Raffaello Sanzio—better known as Raphael, and, similar to museum exhibitions and celebrations surrounding Leonardo da Vinci’s anniversary in 2019, Raphael will be the star of the show this year.

Sustainable Travel

8 Travel Hacks to Experience Italy Like a Local, From Locals

Hire a consultant of Well Traveled, all current residents in Italy, who are serving up a starter pack of travel hacks that will take the “tourist” target off of your back, and allow you to enjoy the country like the locals do.