Lombardia

Phantastic lakes and interesting art cities

Unknown to many, Lombardy contains a region within a region: less than two hundred kilometres enclose an unrivalled ambiental, artistic and architectural treasure. This is the land of the lakes, the area extending from the eastern shores of Lake Maggiore (or Verbano), over Lake Como (Lario) and Lake Iseo (Sebino) as far as Lake Garda (Benaco), including basins which are smaller but no less fascinating, such as Lake Idro (Eridio), the Lakes of Endine and Varese and part of Lake Lugano (Ceresio).

Milan,

the capital city of the region is not only interesting for connoisseurs of Alta Moda.� Those who love opera and arts get their money worth in the Scala of Milan as well as gazing at The last supper by Leonardo da Vinci.

Come for a shopping weekend to Milan and you will be delighted by the multitude of elegant boutiques and designer emporia. If you seek spectacular adventure try to climb the many steps up to the roof of the cathedral of Milan and you will enjoy a breathtaking view of Milan.

Architectural and cultural heritage

The land of the Lombardy Lakes is a 'unicum' of water and lush green banks, here and there interupted by valleys slicing into the mountains, creating their unique profile. An inimitable enviroenment – the closer you approach, and man's presence gradually loses the characteristic tracts of productive activity so typical of the rest of the region, leaving space for a gentle and intimate landscape, towns rich in art and history, surrounded by villas, gardens, churches, castles and other precious architectural and cultural heritage. All immersed in an exuberant and varied environment, the defence of which is today one of the primary tasks of administrators and citizens alike. And naturally, also the tourists.

Sports

Wind and water, however, are not all that Lombardy can offer. You only need to count the golf courses which have sprung up along the coasts or in the immediate vicinity. Or consider the tennis courts, to be found in every locality, and the easy access to riding stables scattered in the hinterland. You can pedal through uniqe scenery around the lakes, or even along paths suitable for mountain bikes: And on the steeper rocky coasts, mountaineers of all levels can climb the well-equipped faces.

Work and relaxation

Would you like to work here? No, it's not a provocation. For years, in fact, business and congress tourism have decidedly been increasing on the Lombardy lakes, a logical consequence of the position in the important Italian region, from an economical point of view. Business and relaxation meet halfway in some of the splendid villas and hotels which you can find on this website: beautiful locations equipped with everything you need for a successfull meeting or congress and well designed for the workout.

Thermal springs and spa

A wide choice of places like Angolo Terme, Bergamo, and the most wellknown Sirmione sul Garda, a historical place of cure renowned in all Europe, embedded in lovely landscapes, offer healing water containing sulfur, bromine, iodine and hydrosulfide which is used in traditional ways as well as in modern spa treatments. Recently, moreover, the new demand for a truly regenerating holiday has given impulse to the establishment of so-called 'beauty farms' where rest and entertainment are combined with the cure of one's body, and what more natural place than on the banks of the Lombardy lakes?