Lombardia is of Italy’s largest region, and lies in the north of the country, sharing a border with Switzerland.
Stretching from the Alps to the lowlands of the Po Valley, it is home to a wide range of landscapes, including the breathtaking mountain chain that boasts the Valchiavenna, Valtellina and the Camonica Valley.
One of the surprising elements of Lombardy is the range of activities for winter sports enthusiasts that can find state-of-the-art facilities in Lombardy, in the extremely popular resorts such as Tonale, Bormio, Livigno and Madesimo.
Another aspect that defines the region is its expanse of rolling hills that encompass the distinctive Franciacorta area, famous for its vineyards and wine production. The charm of the great lakes which include Lake Garda, Lake Como and Lake Maggiore are beautiful and surrounded by stately homes, parks and picturesque small towns.
The region incompasses the Po Valley lowlands, covered by shimmering mirrors of water and rice paddies: this is the typical landscape of Lomellina, the land of rice harvesters, steeped in tradition.
The region has countless and contrasting areas and cities. Nature, history, culture, art, fashion, design and thousands of other opportunities are to be found in this incredible region.