Lombardy holidays
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About Lombardy holidaysLombardy (Italian: Lombardia) is a northern region of Italy. It covers an area of 23,861 square kilometres and has a population of 9.9 million inhabitants. The regional capital is Milan. Major tourist destinations in the region include the historic, cultural and artistic cities of Milan, Brescia, Mantua, Pavia, Como, Cremona, Bergamo, Sondrio, Lecco, Lodi, Varese, Monza and Brianza. Milan is regarded as the world fashion capital, even surpassing New York, Paris, Rome and London. Most of the major Italian fashion brands, such as Valentino, Versace, Prada, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana (to name a few), are currently headquartered in the city. Three distinct natural zones can be distinguished in the Lombardy region: mountains, hills and plains. The most important mountainous area is an Alpine zone including the Lepontine and Rhaetian Alps, the Bergamo Alps, the Ortles and Adamello massifs; it is followed by an Alpine foothills zone known as Prealpi. Also, The great Lombard lakes, all of glacial origins lie in this zone. From west to east these are Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano (only a small part is Italian), Lake Como, Lake Iseo, Lake Idro and Lake Garda. 
Bergamo
The city of Bergamo is situated in the east of Lombardy, where the northern Italian plain meets the foothills of the Alps. Its location allows for spectacular views, as well as a diverse tourist region. The town is to the north-east of Milan and within close proximity of Lake Como. Bergamo is made up of two towns linked by a funicular; Bergamo Alta, the attractive older settlement at a higher level, and Bergamo Bassa, the newer town, which is based around the town's railway station. The old town of Bergamo has many tourist attractions, including Piazza Vecchia, Palazzo della Ragione, Santa Maria Maggiore, Cappella Colleoni, Museo Storico, Museo Donizettiano, the Archaeological Museum (Museo Archeologico) and the Natural History & Science Museum (Museo Civico di Scienze Naturali) in Piazza Cittadella. The new town's main attraction is the Porta Nuova district with its interconnected squares, promenades and civic architecture, like the Donizetti Theatre.
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Brescia
Brescia is a historic city located between Milan and Verona. It is known as the "Lioness of Italy" (Leonessa d'Italia) after ten days of popular uprising that took place in the city in the spring of 1849 against Austrian rule. The old town is set out in historic squares, with lanes intersecting at right angles, a peculiarity handed down from Roman times. The old part Brescia is known as 'Centro storico'. Brescia is home to many attractions, including Tempio Capitano, Santa Giulia's cloister, La Loggia, Duomo Vecchio (old cathedral), Duomo Nuovo (new cathedral), Mille Miglia (automobile race), Valtrompia and Broletto. Brescia also has many churches to discover, such as, the moastery of San Salvatore, Santa Maria dei Miracoli, S. Francis of Assisi, Church of San Nazario e Celso, Church of San Clemente and Church of San Giovanni.
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Italian Lakes
The Italian Lakes stretch across Northern Italy. The Lakes are very popular to tourists, combining good weather with attractive scenery. The climate is mild in both summer and winter, producing Mediterranean vegetation, with beautiful gardens growing rare and exotic plants. The biggest three lakes, which are predominantly located in the Lombardy region, are Lake Garda, Lake Como and Lake Maggiore. Other, less known but still beautiful, lakes include Lake Iseo, Lake Lugano, Lake Varense and Lake Idro in the Lombardy region. Lake Bracciano, Lake Bolsena, Lake Vico, Lake Albano and Lake Nemi in the Lazio Region. Lake Orta in Piedmont and Lake Trasimeno in Umbria. And Sardinia is the exception to the rule in the south of Italy with Lake Omodeo and Lake Coghinas.
Lake Garda (Italian: Lago di Garda) is the largest of the Italian lakes with an area of 370 square kilometres. It is long and slim with a southern shore of low, rolling hills, and a contrasting northern end which is surrounded by imposing mountains. Popular destinations on Lake Garda include, Sirmione and Desenzano del Garda. The second largest lake is Lake Maggiore (Italian: Lago Maggiore) with an area of 210 square kilometres. It stretches out of Lombardy in the west to the Piedmont region and reaches into the Alps. Popular destinations include, Stresa, Isola Bella, Isola Madre and the beautiful gardens of the Borromean Islands. The third of the big three Italian Lakes is Lake Como (Italian: Lago di Como) with an area of 146 square kilometres. This is a peaceful and wooded Lake. Popular destinations include Colico, Como, Lecco, Bellagio, Menaggio and Varenna. If you would like Bellarome to put together a tailor-made holiday for you, please call one of our dedicated team on 0844 993 4139 or Click here to send us an enquiry. 
Milan
Milan (Italian: Milano) is financially the most important city in Italy. The city is a thriving cosmopolitan business capital. Much of Milan monuments were destroyed during the Second World War bombings, thus the city represents the 'new' Italy and is the modern of all Italian cities. Milan is more about lifestyle, characterised as a paradise for shopping, football, opera, and nightlife. Milan remains an international home for fashion, where fashion aficionados, supermodels and international paparazzi descend upon the city twice a year for its spring and autumn fairs. Milan has a beautiful mix of historical and modern sights; the Duomo is one of the biggest and grandest Gothic cathedrals in the world. Other sights include, La Scala Opera House, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele (ancient and glamorous shopping gallery), the Brera art gallery, the Pirelli tower, the San Siro (home of football teams AC Milan and Internazionale) and the medieval Castello Sforzesco. Milan is also home to one of the world's most famous paintings - Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper, held at the monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie. 
Monza
Monza is located approximately 15 km north east of Milan, on the river Lambro (a tributary of the River Po). The city is best known for its Grand Prix motor racing circuit, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza (home of the Tifosi, supporters of Italian team Scuderia Ferrari). The city hosts a Department of the University of Milan Bicocca, a Court of Justice and several offices of regional administration. Monza Park is one of the largest urban parks in Europe. Other sights of Monza include the Romanesque-Gothic Duomo of Saint John, Church of Santa Maria in Strada, the Broletto Palace, Church of San Pietro Martire, Cappella Espiatoria (a memorial to King Umberto I), Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Oratory of St. Gregory and the Church of Santa Maria al Carrobiolo. Monza also has many beautiful Villas (Reale, Mirabello, Mirabellino, Durini, Crivelli Mesmer, Prata etc) and three main theatres (Teatro Manzoni, Teatro Villoresi and Teatro Binario). |
