Perhaps the most appropriate definition of the Lombardy region is "the most." The most economically successful of the Italian regions (and one of the most successful in Europe), the most populous, the most industrially developed and the most "fashionable". The Alps in the north, the Po Valley in the south, numerous lakes - Lombardy is also famous for its natural diversity.
The region is divided into 12 provinces: Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Cremona, Lecco, Lodi, Mantova, Milan, Monza e Brianza , Pavia, Sondrio, Varese
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How to get to Lombardy
Most flights of European and other international airlines land at the Malpensa airport (50 km north-west of Milan). Local airlines, as well as several international (from Moscow, for example, Scandinavian Airlines or Air Baltic) use the airport Linate, which is only 7 km from the center of Milan. Direct flights are offered by Aeroflot and Alitalia
Transport
The region has an extensive network of bus and rail routes. Buses from Societa Pubblica Trasporti run around the lake of Como. Navigazione Lago di Como navigazione Lago di Como.
Shopping
As you know, Milan is the world capital of fashion, and provides inexhaustible shopping opportunities, limited only by your imagination and financial possibilities. Year-round to buy at discount prices clothes of famous brands can be in outlets located in the suburbs
The day of their beginning in the main shops of the city is an event for determined buyers and a separate attraction: be ready to withstand a huge queue and be brought in by those who want to buy at a discount.
December 7, in Milan, the Christmas fair begins with an unusual name - "Oh, bej! Oh, bej, "which in the local dialect means:" How beautiful! How beautiful! ". According to tradition, this is how children who entered the Christmas market for the first time exclaimed:
A wonderful gift from Lombardy will be cheeses, meat delicacies, and Lombard wines that are gaining popularity.
Cuisine
In Lombardy they like to eat not only tasty, but also very satisfying. Meat dishes (veal, poultry, game), rice (the famous risotto alla Milanese), a variety of cheeses (granana padano, mascarpone, gorgonzola, wire) are favored. Even olive oil, which is very beloved in Italy, is often replaced with creamy oil Alpine meadows are located on the territory of the region.
Of vegetables, the most used asparagus and pumpkin, from which make the filling for ravioli and casseroles. Minestrone - vegetable soup with rice and bacon is also from Lombardy
In the restaurants on the shores of the lakes, the newly caught fish are prepared wonderfully. For Christmas, Lombards bake a traditional panettone cake, with raisins, candied fruits and lemon zest. The most famous of the Lombard wines is the sparkling Franciacorta, produced using a technology similar to that of Champagne
Ski resorts of Lombardy
Alta-Valtellina is part of the Lombardy region, most of the territory of this area is Stelvio National Park. The most famous local ski centers are Bormio, Santa Caterina, Livigno, Madesimo, Aprica and Valdidentro.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Lombardy
The cathedral and the nearby La Scala opera house, the fresco of Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper at the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, the Sforzesco Castle are something you can not miss while in Milan. To immerse yourself in Milan's creative atmosphere, go to the Naviglio Canal, filled with art studios and shops, cafes, restaurants, and cozy old-fashioned desires where delicious ice cream is made.
Crema, known for the traditions of making violins of the highest quality, attracts the beauty of its medieval architecture. The town of San Colombano attracts the picturesque ruins of a 6th-century castle.
The eventful history of Brescia, counting more than one millennium, is reflected, it seems, in every corner of it. The city has a very interesting historical and antique museums.
Bergamo is actually made up of two different cities: the old città alta (upper city) surrounded by a fortress wall and the more modern città bassa (lower city) area. Take a ride on the cable car that connects two parts of the city: from the western edge of città alta to the San Vergilio quarter
To spend a vacation surrounded by pristine nature while enjoying the wonderful service of modern resorts and hotels on the shores of the Alpine lakes: Como, surrounding his villas of celebrities; picturesque Maggiore on the very border with Switzerland or the largest - Lake Garda . The "quartet" is closed by the unpopular among tourists, but the beloved Lake Italians Iseo . Here are the famous vineyards and wineries Franchakorty . And from the town Iseo can be reached by the largest in the European part of the lake island of Monte Isola .
Events
International exhibitions of achievements in all possible areas, from clothing and footwear to industrial equipment, take place almost daily in Milan In November, lovers of motorsport invites - Rosa d'inverno - an event organized by the Milan Motor Club. On December 7, St. Ambrogio (St. Ambrose of Milan), the patron saint of the city, is honored here. The celebration is celebrated on a grand scale, the celebration mainly takes place at the Piazza Saint Ambrogio. On the same day, the opera season begins in La Scala, so a visit to Milan during this period will be especially memorable.
In Crema, in February, there is a traditional carnival. At this time in Percaralo held a historic costume parade. Mille Miglia Storica, or the "Historical Thousand Miles" - the race of vintage cars (until 1957 of release) begins and ends in Brescia (annually in May). In Legnano, horse races and a costume ball are staged in May
The festival dedicated to the harvest of rice is held in June by Willimpente. In Kommesaggio, watch the regatta on the Navarolo Canal (annually in July). September is a month for Lombardy, especially rich in festivals and festivals: "Baradello" - "medieval" carnival and competitions in Como. Similar events unfold in Solarolo-Rainerio, but here also there are jumps on mules. In Lagousello they celebrate the end of the grape harvest. Photo of Lombardy (90)