Lombardy Attractions

 
Provinces: Bergamo (BG), Brescia (BS), Como (CO), Cremona (CR), Milano (MI), Mantova (MN), Pavia (PV), Sondrio (SO) and Varese (VA)

The historic territory and modern region of Lombardy extends from the High Alps (Bernina massif, Ortles, Adamello group) in the north by way of the Bergamo and Brescia Alps to the Po plain, and includes the central part of that plain between the rivers Sesia and Mincio, bounded on the south by the Apennines. The province's capital is Milan.

General information

Southern Lombardy, in the plain of the Po and the flat pre-Alpine uplands, is one of Italy's most highly developed industrial regions (chemicals and pharmaceuticals, metal-working, car manufacture, engineering and light engineering, textiles, leather goods) as well as one of its most productive agricultural regions (corn, rice, maize, market gardening, fodder crops). The hill regions are mostly devoted to dairy and pastoral farming.
Picture of Borromean Islands / Isola Bella

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A boat trip to the Borromean Islands should include a stop at Isola Bella. Inside the palace there are numerous galleries featuring important works of art. Outside the palace are extensive gardens.

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Milan Cathedral.Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente, Milan
Gardens of Certosa di Pavia.Certosa di Pavia, Pavia
Mantova's Plazzo Ducale.Ducal Palace, Mantua
Pews and columns inside the Sant'Ambrogio church in Milan.Sant'Ambrogio, Milan
Galleria in Milan.Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan
Detail of the Castle in Milan.Castello Sforzesco, Milan
View over Sirmione.Sirmione
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