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Culture of Lombardy. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Lecco town after sunset, Lombardy Several attractions of Lombardy are known even to travelers that have never been to Italy. Most of them are concentrated in Milan, but there are amazing facilities in every city of the region. World-famous La Scala opera house with its incomparable interior, beautiful basilica of Sant Ambrogio and Sforzesco Castle are among major attractions of Milan.
Guide to Lombardy sightseeing - things to see and to visit
Lombardy is famous for its natural attractions; there are several large rivers and beautiful lakes in the region. The unique nature of Lombardy has made it the ​​world-famous center of … Open
Visitors of the city should definitely see the beautiful Duomo and stroll through the picturesque Sempione Park. Fans of architectural attractions would like Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II; this is an incredibly beautiful building with exquisite facade decorated with sculptures. Currently, the historic building houses luxury boutiques and fashionable restaurants.
A lot of interesting tourist sites are situated in Como; Museo Didattico della Seta is among them. A few decades ago several large factories has worked in the city; they have produced silk of high quality. The rich collection of the museum reminds about those old days. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Lombardy is the economic, cultural and gastronomic landmark of the country. Even discerning palates would be fond of the local cuisine. The region is located in the Po Plain, often called … Open
Castello di Brescia is one of the most important medieval monuments of the region; it is a very beautiful and impressive building. First fortifications in its place have appeared in the 12th century; during the Middle Ages, it was completely rebuilt. The only element of the first castle preserved to the present day is the Mirabella Tower. This amazing historic building is home to the Astronomical Observatory, Museum of the Risorgimento and the Museum of Ancient Weapons.
Who wanna be a duke? The lovely Villa Reale is situated in Monza. Everyone can explore luxurious halls of the villa; excursions are arranged there every single day. Beautiful villa is surrounded by the park, which is also open to public access. The ancient city of Varese is interesting from the historic point of view. Castello Visconti di San Vito is its undisputable symbol. Dark and mysterious, it holds a rich collection of books and historical documents.
In the section below, you can get one of our excursion, activities or city discovery tours over Lombardy and surroundings. Our website offers 10-30% lower ticket prices, when compared to the offline purchase on the spot.

City tours, excursions and tickets in Lombardy and surroundings

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Reference information
Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Lombardy
♥   Palace 'Royal Villa of Monza' Monza, 46.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Castello Sforzesco' Milan, 51.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Palazzo Litta' Milan, 52 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Ducal Palace of Colorno' Colorno, 73.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Ducal Palace' Parma, 83.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Lombardy and around
♥   Art museum 'Accademia Carrara' Bergamo, 28.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Lombardy
♥   Cattedrale di S. Maria Assunta, Crema, 17.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica di S. Martino e S. Maria Assunta, Treviglio, 20.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica di S. Lorenzo Martire, Verolanuova, 24.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica di S. Maria della Visitazione, Bagnolo Mella, 26.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Chiesa di San Lazzaro, Roma, 27.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica Cattedrale di S. Alessandro in Colonna, Bergamo, 27.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica-Santuario di S. Maria delle Grazie, Brescia, 29.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique spots in Lombardy and near

Toilet at Dolce Gabbana Gold

From the series “Public Toilets, Who Makes it Extravagant”
Check on the map:   Distance from Lombardy center - 49.5 km.
The tourists, who travel in the footsteps of the world-wide celebrities, must take into account that the restaurant is demanded by the world-famous cinema and music stars. The most elegant toilet in Italy has been visited by Gisele Bündchen, Kylie Minogue, Paris Hilton and many other celebrities. Many travelers go to the restaurant especially to sit at the next table with the favorite actor or musician. Dolce & Gabbana Gold is one of the few places in the world, where you can meet the famous actors and musicians even in the WC. … Read further

Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

From the series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”
Check on the map:   Distance from Lombardy center - 52.6 km.
The famous Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie is situated in Milan. It was built in the second half of the 15th century. That’s the striking architectural monument of the late Gothic. A unique artifact is hidden within the walls of the medieval church. That’s the famous fresco by Leonardo da Vinci, Last Supper. This mural decorates the refectory of the church. Many amazing stories relate to it. In 1943, Milan has undergone a heavy bombardment of the Anglo-American air force. As a result, the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie was destroyed almost completely. The refectory also laid in ruins, but the fresco did not suffer miraculously. … Read further

Basilica di San Lorenzo

From the series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”
Check on the map:   Distance from Lombardy center - 51.9 km.
The Basilica of St Lawrence is located in Milan. It is a unique architectural monument. Its age is more than one and a half thousand years. The very first mention of the basilica dates back to the 4th century. The exact date of its construction is unknown. According to some assumptions, Bishop Ambrose was the initiator of the construction of the basilica. It has been rebuilt several times over the years. But it still managed to keep the overall architectural style. … Read further

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Lombardy

Bergamo
Sant Alessandro Cathedral is an equally prominent and remarkable religious sights of Bergamo. The construction of the cathedral was started in the 6th century. The construction of the cathedral was completed only in the second half of the 19th century, so the building ... Open »
Monza
Another interesting city symbol is Villa Reale. It was built in the second half of the 18th century upon the order of the Empress Maria Theresia of Austria. The Empress presented this luxurious villa to her son Ferdinand who set out a wonderful garden around it in ... Open »
Milan
Milan is home to a huge number of museums, in which you can see unique historical artifacts and art objects. Castello Sforzesco is now home for a beautiful museum, which houses collections of rare paintings and sculptures. Besides this, the halls of the museum are ... Open »
Como
Old City Hall is located not too far away from the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore. Initially built in early 13th century, it was rebuilt number of times including massive reconstruction in 1435. Porta Vitoria tower built in the late 12th century is the part of survived ... Open »
Parma
The main architectural symbol of the city is considered to be the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta. A construction of the scale building was started as far back as in 1092. The oldest part of the building is considered to be the marble frontage which has been preserved ... Open »
Varese
The Castle Castiglioni di Mantegazza in Varese enjoys a fabulous location south-west of Lake Varese. The exact age of the gorgeous architectural complex is not known, but scientists think it was between the 11th and the 13th centuries. Before the castle was an element ... Open »
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