Lombardy is a region in Northern Italy. Milan is the capital, is a global hub of fashion and finance, with many high-end shops and restaurants. It is located in the north-western part of the country and is one of the largest cultural centers in Italy. It is one of the 20 regions of Italy and is divided into 12 provinces: Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi , Mantua, Milan (regional capital), Monza and Brianza, Pavia, Sondrio and Varese.
Lombardy includes the valleys of the Alps to the plains, with cities of art and history, ancient landscapes and traditions, and yet with modern features as well.
The territory of Lombardy does not contact the sea and the nearest coast from Milan is that of the Ligurian coast but several of the most famous lakes extend in its centre: Maggiore, Como, Iseo, and Garda.
In this gorgeous region biodiversity and sustainability great added values of this dynamic region, where industrial and agricultural production reigns.
This is the flag of the Lombardy Region:
There are so many beautiful places to discover in Italy like and in this site you will find places that I have visited on foot, by bicycle, by train, by bus and roads trips.
Italy - Lombardy Walkable Sightseeing Tours
Colico Walkable Tour In Lecco, Lombardy Italy
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Colico is a city in the province of Lecco, Lombardy, Italy. It is situated on the northern arm of Lake Como, where the river Adda enters the lake.
Colico is a lovely village at the foot of a breathtaking view of the gigantic gigantic granite pyramidal formation del Monte Legnone at 2,609 meters high which is the highest peak in the Lake Como area.
This beautiful little resort is a stunning destination for lovers...
Lake Maggiore & Lake Orta Walkable Tour Lombardy Italy
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Lake Maggiore or Verbano is a large lake located on the south side of the Alps. It is the second largest lake in Italy and the largest in southern Switzerland.
Lake Orta is a lake in northern Italy, west of Lake Maggiore. It is situated between the provinces of Novara and Verbania
The are three small gorgeous Bororrom Islands (Isole Borromee)...
The Fortress of Fluents Walkable Tour Colico "Lecco" Lombardy Italy
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Forte di Fuentes, is a former military fort on the hill of Montecchio or Monteggiolo near Colico, in the province of Lecco, Lombardy, northern Italy.
The Fortress is of Spanish origin from the seventeenth century built by the Governor of the State of Milan, Pedro Enriquez de Acevedo, Count of Fuentes, to prevent any expanding ambition by Three Grey....
Como under The Christmas Lights of The Citta' dei Ballocchi Walkable Tour Lombardy, Italy
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Como is a city at the southern tip of Lake Como in Lombardy. It's known for the Gothic Como Cathedral, a scenic funicular railway (cable car) that links Lake Como near the lake waterfront to the top of a hill in the little village of Brunate at 1894.m. The village of Brunate is located about 700 metetres above sea level.
Brunate is also called the "Balcony on the Alps” where you can enjoy panoramic views of Lake Como and the surrounding area...
Lecco - Christmas Village 2021-2022 Walkable Tour Lombardy Italy
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Lecco is a beautiful little city on the southeastern shore of Lake Como, in northern Italy. It’s surrounded by mountains like Monte Resegone.
This city is featured in the classic novel “I Promessi Sposi” by Alessandro Manzoni.
The city offers many possibilities for a pleasant walk along the lake, and to discover from the famous Monte Resegone (1875 m). This can be...
Morbegno Walkable Tour Sondrio, Lombardy Italy
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Morbegno is a small historic town in the low Valtellina Valley in northern part of Sondrio, northern Italy. The town is located in a wonderful place, within a small valley near the river Adda.
In the company of friends we walked during the Christmas period in the village of Morbegno decorated with Christmas lights and decorations.
In addition we admired the beauty of this lovely place full of...
Orrido di Bellano Walkable Tour Lecco, Lombardy Italy
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The Orrido di Bellano is located in Bellano, a village in the provincie of Lecco overlooking a beautiful stretch of Lake Como.
The natural and very picturesque gorge was formed over centuries, due to the erosion of the waters of the Pioverna stream which, sculpting the valley floor, dug an ever narrower and deeper furrow that from Taceno reaches the Lario.
This place has inspired many writers thanks to the atmosphere that...
Acquafraggia Waterfalls Piuro Valchiavenna, Lombardy Italy
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Acquafraggia (also Acqua Fraggia) is located in Borgonuovo di Piuro of the province of Sondrio, Valchiavenna in Lombardy, north Italy. The Acquafraggia waterfalls originates at Pizzo di Lago, at 3,050 m. They are located in alpine valley of Switzland and Itlay. They are situated very close to Chiavenna - a charming town.
There is a car parking lot nearby which makes it very easy to access the path leading to the picturesque waterfalls with a height of...
The Priorato di Piona or Abbey of Piona Walkable Tour Colico, Lombardy Italy
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The Priorato di Piona or Abbey of Piona is located on the top of a small peninsula called the "Olgiasca” that is on the tip of the Lecco branch of Como Lake at Colico, in northern Italy.
It is a religious complex of the Cistercian religious monks of the seventh century. It was consecrated in 1138. The monks live surrounded by olive grove gardens, with a splendid panoramic lakefront balcony and...
Vetto, Lanzada Walkable Tour Sondrio, Lecco Italy
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Lanzada is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sondrio in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 150 kilometres (93 mi) northeast of Milan and 18 kilometres (11 mi) north of Sondrio, on the border with Switzerland.
Lanzada is a village in Lombardy and has about 1,200 residents and an elevation of 983 metres.
Lanzada borders the following municipalities: Caspoggio, Chiesa in...
Delebio Walkable Tour Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy
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Delebio is a pretty village a comune in the province of Sondrio in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 80 kilometers north-east of Milan and about 30 kilometers west of Sondrio. It is located a few kilometers from Lake Como.
Delebio there is the stream called Lesina and a beautiful old wash house and obviously rich in history...
The Medieval Village of Corenno Plinio Walkable Tour Dervio, Lake Como Lecco, Lombardy Italy
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The Medieval Village o Corenno Plinio is part of the municipality of Dervio, in the province of Lecco, Lombardia region.
Correnno Plinio is set along picturesque Lake Como, and is a quaint medieval village that is home to the walled Castello di Corenno Plinio, the 12th-century Church of San Tommaso di Canterbury, and panoramic water views from the Tower of Orezia...
Chiavenna Walkable Tour Sondrio, Lombardy Italy
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Chiavenna is a medieval village in the center of the Alps located north of Lake Como in the province of Sondrio, in the northern part of Lombardy and is close to the border with Switzerland.
This pretty hidden gem nestled in the valley is full of mountain views and precious medieval architectural features, offering the visitor interesting...
Castel Grumello Walkable Tour in Valetellina, Sondrio Lombardy Itay
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Castel Grumello is a 13th century castle located in the Municipality of Montagna in Valtellina in the province of Sondrio. The castle stands at the top of a rocky knoll and is surrounded by the famous hectares of vineyards where the Grumello wine and trails are produced. From that point it dominates the splendid overhanging panorama of the Valtellina and the city of Sondrio.
Castello de Piro al Grumello, more commonly known as...