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Colors of Lombardy - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Mantova - camminando distratte Milan is the administrative and cultural capital of the region. It has been a permanent venue for major events of world importance for many years. The cultural life of the city is fertile with activities, including exhibitions and film screenings, international congresses, music and theater festivals attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city. There are exciting sporting events too. In November Milan is always attended by motorsports fans. They wait for Rosa d'inverno organized by Milan motoclub.
Excursion over cultural sights of Lombardy - 'must visit' points of interest
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 … Open
On December, 7, city celebrates an important religious holiday, St. Ambrogio, dedicated to the city patron. Festivities are held on the square named after the saint. The holiday is always celebrated on a large scale and is complemented with various entertainment options. After the religious celebration the opera season at La Scala Theater begins. In this period, the life of the city is full of amazing cultural events.
Travelers that are fond of colorful festivals and carnivals have to visit Crema. In February, there is a grand carnival accompanied by interesting parades and enchanting music concerts. No less interesting is the historic parade held in Pescaloro. You just won’t find a better way to learn about the culture and history of the region. The picturesque town is wreathed in the unique atmosphere of the Middle Ages. One of the most unusual celebrations is held in Brescia. We are talking about the old car race, Mille Miglia Storica. The competition is held annually in May; only cars that were produced before 1957 can take part in it. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Your active city break in Lombardy. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
Lombardy is an ideal place for all travelers without exception. Fans of shopping enjoy Milan with its numerous shopping malls and designer boutiques; guests preferring outdoor activities … Open
At this time, a very curious event takes place in Legniano. It includes an incredibly beautiful costume party and a horse race attracting gambling travelers. Amazing gourmet festivals are also held in Lombardy. There you can learn how to cook delicious food and taste the most popular local treats. A very interesting celebration is held annually in Villimpente; it is devoted to harvesting of rice.
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Unique landmarks in Lombardy and around

Crespi d Adda

From the series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”
Check on the map:   Distance from Lombardy center - 27.4 km.
In Lombardy, you can find an outstanding historical Crespi d'Adda village. All the territory is inscribed in the UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. Crespi d'Adda is an unusual factory village that was founded at the turn of XXth century. Cristoforo Benigno Crespi, a textile manufacturer from Busto Arsizio, bought the valley between the rivers Brembo and Adda, with the intention of installing a cotton mill on the banks of the Adda. Then there were built the factory and houses for workers. … Read further

Duomo di Milano

From the series “15 Unofficial Man-Made Wonders of the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Lombardy center - 51 km.
No less famous is the Milan Cathedral or Duomo di Milano located in the heart of the historic district. It's considered a shining example of the outstanding architectural style, Flamboyant Gothic. Construction of this cathedral  took several hundred years. The process has begun in 1386 and was completed only in the 19th century. The Milan Cathedral is the fifth largest in the world. The spectacular architectural structure is characterized by a variety of spiers and fine sculptures, a complex system of pointed towers and turrets. … Read further

Mario Bellini House

From the series “Extravagant houses and apartments of designers”
Check on the map:   Distance from Lombardy center - 51.2 km.
The house of the famous architect Mario Bellini is filled with warm and soft tones. There is a variety of shades of brown, yellow, and orange here. Original furniture and accessories made of natural wood make such a colorful environment more harmonious. The architect's apartment is located in a beautiful historical building of the 19th century. The architect Piero Portaluppi was engaged in its last reconstruction. The main feature of the house is a unique library-staircase. Its height is 9 meters. … Read further

Traditions and festivals in cities around Lombardy

Bergamo
Bergamo's culinary preferences primarily affect its regional cuisine. Thus, the region is famous for the presence of a huge number of cheeses, including the most famous varieties such as Gorgonzola, Stracchino, Taleggio. Paella, pasta, ravioli, and polenta - all these ... Open »
Monza
In June, the locals celebrate another symbolic holiday dedicated to patron saint Gerard. He lived in Monza in the second half of the 12th century. The holiday is traditionally celebrated on 6 June, on the day of Saint Gerard’s death. A lot of wonderful legends are ... Open »
Milan
Milan is a real Mecca for shoppers. When you plan to visit local stores, it is worth considering some unspoken rules that are recommended for following by every polite customer. They will help you to gain the seller’s respect and make the process of acquiring ... Open »
Como
Despite such an active social life and love for large-scale celebrations, all residents of Como are known for their love for the family and strong family ties. Walking around the city on weekends, one can notice that there are almost no people on the streets. Here it ... Open »
Parma
The most interesting event of the festival takes part on the Garibaldi Square. A grand fair is held there within the last days of the festival. Form early morning till late night the square is crowded. The guests of the festival eat about 700 kilograms of ham and drink ... Open »
Varese
Varese has become internationally famous because of sports competitions it regularly hosts. Excellent characteristics of the lakes and a well-developed infrastructure make the city the permanent base of Italy’s rowing masters. The city hosted the 2012 European ... Open »
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