The city of Monza is very close to Milan yet worlds away. Precisely for this distinction, Monza is considered a bridge that connects the chaotic Milanese city life to the quiet of the Brianza hills. Let's find out how to see the best of Monza in ...

The small, medieval hamlet of Zavattarello is one of Italy's "Most Beautiful Villages". Located about 70 km south of Milan in the Lombardy region, it is the perfect destination in any season and far off the beaten path of most tourists. In this guide, you'll ...

Christmas Market in Mantua (Mantova) In addition to the market, an ice skating rink, a train, and lots of entertainment planned! Where: In Mantua's historic center in Piazza Virgiliana When: Every Saturday and Sunday through December 26 from 10 am to 7 pm Special Opening Dates and Times: December ...

For many of us, the most magical time of the year is officially here! And it seems that with each passing year, it comes earlier and earlier. Many of Italy's cities are already decorated with beautiful lights and have set up their Christmas markets. Here's ...

Cremona. Cremona is synonymous with so many beautiful things. We could begin with the violin, or perhaps the torrone dessert, or maybe even, the Torrazzo- the highest belltower in Italy. And yet, when you type in "Cremona" in the search engine, it might actually auto-suggest the phrase, ...

Torrone Festival in Cremona From November 12-20, 2022 Where: Cremona's historic center Who is it for: Everyone Tickets: None required Official website: Festa del Torrone

Brescia is a large city in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. It's situated in a breathtaking location near the Alps and also lakes Garda and Iseo. You may not know that Brescia has the best-preserved Roman buildings of any city in northern Italy, a ...

One of the most well-known and spiritual journeys in the world is along the Via Francigena. If you have traveled around Italy, you have most likely noticed the brown signs with the little pilgrim figure indicating the famous via. But have you ever wondered what ...

Somewhere around the 1950s, the farmers of the Brescia valleys began leaving their homes and a life of hard work in the fields and pouring into the city of Brescia and other larger towns of Upper Garda. Only a few "philanthropists" and true mountaineers kept ...

Even climbers looking for the most challenging routes wind up going back to their roots. In the 1980s, some climbers from the Toscolano area on Lake Garda equipped a crag in Camerate for their own personal use. It was near the more famous Gaino Castle route.  It ...