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

Culture

Gabriele Basilico’s Milan: What the “Boring” Corners of Italy’s Design Capital Can Reveal

Ten years after the Milanese photographer Gabriele Basilico’s death, a new exhibition highlights his four-decade career of exploring the dynamic city’s marginal spaces.

Food & Drink

In Renowned Wine Regions of Italy, the Allure of Gin is Growing

In Le Langhe and beyond, increasing numbers of distillers are putting Italy on the map as a destination for the juniper-y spirit sipped by James Bond. But are they all created equal?

Italy in Brief

Low-Cost Carrier Ryanair Cuts Flights to Sardinia and Sicily, Criticizing New Italian Directive

Low-cost carrier Ryanair announced an 8% reduction in flights to and from Sardinia this winter, with similar changes in the pipeline for Sicily.

Italy in Brief

Silvio Berlusconi, leader of the Forza Italia party and former prime minister of Italy, in 2018 / Photo: Alessia Pierdomenico via Shutterstock

Is the Death of Silvio Berlusconi the End of an Era — or Just the Beginning?

The cult of Berlusconi seized Italian society at the end of the 20th century and never let up. The tycoon-turned-politician’s influence went beyond Italian business and politics, leaving a global mark.

Culture

Alessandro Mahmoud, stage name Mahmood, at the microphone

Sanremo to Under the Sea: Mahmood Shakes Up the World of Italian Dubbing in “The Little Mermaid”

Since winning the Sanremo song contest in 2019, Italian pop star Mahmood, who voices Sebastian in the new Italian version of The Little Mermaid, has gone from music world disrupter to beloved mainstay.

What you can't miss in Lombardy

Where is Lombardy

Top Experiences in Lombardy

Best places to stay in Lombardy

Hotel

Rainbow House Bed & Breakfast

Lombardy, Lecco Province, Esino Lario

Properties for sale in Lombardy

Villa in Gonzaga

350000

Bellagio – Lake Como (CO), unique top floor apartment with stunning lake view. Ref.01l 0

Apartment in Bellagio

1500000

Recipes From Lombardy

Recipes

Pasta Rasa: “Grated” Pasta Soup

Try this hearty soup with quick grated pasta for a super-easy cold-weather comfort food.

Recipes

Mantova-Style Pumpkin Pasta, Perfect for Fall

In this savory autumnal recipe, Mantova’s traditional tortelli di zucca filling of roasted pumpkin, cheese and spices is used instead as a free-form pasta sauce.

Recipes