Though not as famous as Tuscany, Lombardy comprises a world of natural, historic and contemporary treasures. In fact, it’s one of the largest and richest regions in Italy. Lombardy is located in the north of Italy, neighboring with Switzerland. Stretching all the way from the Alpine peaks to the lowlands, the area boasts an incredible variety of landscapes. Rugged mountains, rolling hills and vineyards of Franciacorta area, great leaks, picturesque medieval towns, flat lowlands of Po Valley and dynamic modern cities like Milan. It’s impossible to run out of things to do in Lombardy. Its history, nature, art and culture coexist in symphony with technology, innovation, entertainment, fashion, and a creative contemporary outlook.
Lombardy, thanks to its vast lakes and small basins, is known as the lake region and its lakes (like the famous lake Como) offer a truly unique collage of experiences. The mountain peaks, on the other hand, welcome ski and snowboard buffs. Summertime opens doors to a plethora of hiking trails as well as rafting and mountain biking.
Milan, Lombardy’s capital, is a booming commercial and industrial center both within the EU and internationally. In fact, it’s the most important city in Italy regarding banking; industry; publishing; fashion; and stock exchange. Furthermore, it’s home to the main higher education, editorial and television centers in Italy.