Archive for 'Lombardy'

Lake Como, a picturesque body of water framed by snow tipped mountains in Lombardy is a must-see destination for tourists! Lake Como is the third largest lake in Italy, after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore and is one of the deepest in Europe.

Stay at a relaxing villa rental near Lake Como where you can base a wonderful few days of your vacation by this picturesque area.

Why not take a few days to walk around the towns and villages along the shores of Lake Como as well as challenging yourself to some incredible mountain climbs?

Start off your exciting lakeside adventure in the town of Lecco, situated along the south of the lake and make your way through towns like Como, Varenna, Menaggio, Bellagio and finish off in the town of Colico at the northern end of the lake.

Come on holidays to one of the most popular destinations in Italy; Lake Garda! Located between the regions of Veneto, Trentino Alto Adige and Lombardy, this giant lake is unusually shaped, being quite wide at the south side and growing narrower as it stretches north. Many charming towns and villages were built along the edge so tourists could quite easily spend a week or two enjoying all the sights and attractions on offer around Lake Garda.

Why not stay in a beautiful villa rental near Lake Garda where yo can spend a few glorious days exploring everything this popular tourist destination has to offer?

Although most of the Swiss Rhaetian Railway exists in Switzerland, one quaint little train station resides in Tirano in the Northern Italian region of Lombardy. The Rhaetian Railway is owned by a massive Swiss transport company, which stops off in beautiful tourist spots and runs through splendid natural landscapes.

Stay in a beautiful vacation rental in Lombardy, where you can easily commute to see the Italian section of the Rhaetian Railway for yourself. There are many superb sights to behold in the Northern region of Lombardy but be sure to bring warm clothing with you to wear in the colder months outside summer!

Visit Crespi d'Adda in a place called Capriate San Gervasio, Lombardy in Northern Italy. This is a uniquely built company town that was constructed between the 19th and 20th century by business visionaries for its workers. This purpose-built town is still partly in use but is mostly used as a tourist site nowadays. In 1995, it earned its place on Italy’s list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites list.

Why not stay in a beautiful villa with a swimming pool in Lombardy where you can easily travel to see this unique company town?

The scenic Valcamonica, situated on the plains of Lombardy in northern Italy is home to a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is a massive collection of over 140,000 intricate figures and symbols carved by humans throughout rocks in the valley. This rich tapestry of creative history gives us a fascinating insight into how our ancestors lived and the aspects of life that captured their interest.

Why not book into a cosy vacation villa in Lombardy where you can easily commute to see this intriguing attraction as well as lots of charming cities, towns and villages in the region