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Lombardy – The Land Between the Mountains
Just south of the Alps, a vast plain stretches towards the River Po before the Apennine mountains begin and Italy continues further south. Mediolanum – “the land between the mountains” – is the Latin name for Milan, today the capital of Lombardy. While Milan is world-renowned as a global center of fashion and design, the region offers far more than its metropolitan reputation suggests.
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City pulse, stunning nature, musical heritage, industrial legacy, the origins of fashion and design, world class shopping, exquisite cuisine.
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City of Milan, fashion, food, historical capital of Pavia, Stradivari violins of Cremona, Lago di Como, Iseo and Garda, Città Alta – Old city of Bergamo and home of Stracciatella, Alfa Romeo, legacy of da Vinci and Caravaggio, Brera art gallery, Armani, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, war history, and Sacro Monte ci Varese pilgrimage.
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Enjoy the picturesque cultural city of Bergamo, with the Alps rising to the north and the open plains extending to the south. From here, we explore some of Lombardy’s highlights, including Pavia, with its beautifully covered bridge across the Ticino River, and Cremona, the birthplace of Stradivari’s world-famous violins. Experience the local cuisine, which offers far more than the familiar pasta e pizza, and enjoy regional specialties such as Lambrusco, the lightly sparkling red wine.
Choices are many, and day trips to Milan, Brescia, or the beautiful Lake Iseo, Lecco, or Como are easily accessible.
Lombardy is a land of contrasts, where snow-covered alpine peaks meet one of Europe’s most densely populated plains. It is Italy’s economic engine, yet also a region rich in cultural heritage – where Leonardo da Vinci once worked, where Caravaggio was born, and where traditions of classical music remain strong.
Two of Italy’s most renowned football clubs – AC Milan and Inter – as well as globally recognized brands such as Prada and Alfa Romeo, alongside a wealth of distinguished food and wine producers, all call Lombardy their home.
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