Archive for 'Lombardy'

Lago di Como, or Lake Como in English, has long been a popular retreat for the rich and the famous since Roman times. It has many stunning villas and palaces along its banks, with the likes of Madonna, George Clooney, Richard Branson, and Sylvester Stallone owning property there today. It is the third largest lake in Italy, with a depth of over 1320 feet. Along its banks is thecity of Como, which not only offers easy access to the lake and the surrounding Alps but also to a number of gardens, museums, artworks, palaces, and churches.

The Mille Miglia is an open-road endurance race that is held in Italy.

The original race was started by Franco Mazzotti Bianchelli and Vount Aymo Maggi di Gradella after their hometown of Brescia lost the Italian Grand Pix hosting bid to the rival city of Monza.

The original track extended from Brescia to Rome in a figure-eight shape. It covered a distance of about 1,500 km, which is equivalent to 1,000 Roman miles. The route and distance of the race changed over the years. The original series lasted from 1927 to 1957.

The race was held 24 times during this period but was terminated subsequently after a fatal crash involving a 4.2 liter Ferrari, and another one with Triumph TR3. The race was again revived in 1982.

Would you like to combine exciting family fun with a nice relaxing holiday? If so, then we have just the thing for you!!

Here in Lake Garda you can rent one of our fantastic holiday properties and relax in the glorious Italian sunshine in a completely private setting with your own swimming pool should you require it.

Then, when the family are fed up and are looking for something to do, then you can rent a boat, go cycling, swimming in the waters of Lake Garda and even heading off to the theme park located nearby.

In English, this translates to "The Shrine of Italian Victories". Near lake Garda, this is a wonderful tourist attraction that is not to be missed! There is an estate in a sort of forest near the lake with a villa, an Amphitheatre, a Warship, a Mausoleum and so much more nestled in its grounds.

It was created by D'Annunzio between the years of 1921 and 1938 and it is like a small village as there are streets, squares, theatres, gardens and more in this place.

There is so much to see in this beautiful little citadel style creation, including a bridge decorated with tank shells and the auditorium where there is an aeroplane hanging from the ceiling.