Hiking tour of the nature trails in Lombardy (Lombardia)

January 2, 2008 by · Leave a Comment

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Places worth a visit

Lombardy is the richest region of Italy. Its capital is Milan.

The main cities are:

Pavia in the south-western Lombardy. The city is near the Ticino river. It's the capital of agricultural products including wine, rice, cereals, and dairy products.

  • Pavia's most famous landmark is the Certosa, a monastery founded in 1396.
  • Cathedral of Pavia (Duomo di Pavia)
  • San Michele Maggiore (St. Michael)
  • Basilica of San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro ("St. Peter in Golden Sky")
  • The Renaissance church of Santa Maria di Canepanova
  • The University of Pavia, founded in 1361
  • The medieval Towers

Mantua (Mantova) is a city surrounded on three sides by artificial lakes created during the 12th century. The three lakes are called Lago Superiore, Lago di Mezzo, and Lago Inferiore

  • The Palazzo Te (1525-1535). It hosts the Museo Civico
  • The Palazzo Ducale, famous residence of the Gonzaga family.
  • The Basilica of Sant'Andrea
  • The Duomo
  • The Palazzo degli Uberti
  • The Torre della Gabbia ("Cage Tower")

Milan (Milano) is the most important city in Italy.

  • Museums
    • Pinacoteca di Brera.
    • Pinacoteca Ambrosiana.
    • The Sforzesco Castle.
    • Museo del Duomo (Museum of the Cathedral).
    • Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology.
  • Churches
    • The Duomo, in Duomo Square, is Milan's main cathedral, a massive late Gothic church.
    • Saint Mary of the Graces ('Santa Maria delle Grazie').
  • Other sights
    • La Scala Theatre, one of the most renowned opera house in the world.
    • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
    • Porta Ticinese and the surrounding area.
    • I Navigli is the location where many night spots are open till late.

The garda lake is the largest lake in Italy. It is a popular travel destination for those who visit the regions between Venice and Milan.  The lake was formed by the Alpine glaciers at the end of the last ice age.  It's the hiker's paradise.

Travel Ideas

Around the Po river – From Milano to Verona

A 8 days self guided bicycle trip from April to October for a total of 349 Km

  • Day 1: Milan
  • Day 2: Milan – Pavia (38 or 65 km)
  • Day 3: Pavia – Piacenza (ca. 40 km)
  • Day 4: Piacenza – Salsomaggiore (ca. 59 km)
  • Day 5: Salsomaggiore – Casalmaggiore (ca. 76 km)
  • Day 6: Casalmaggiore – Mantova (ca. 52 km)
  • Day 7: Mantova – Verona (ca. 57 km)
  • Day 8: departure

From the Dolomites to the Garda lake

A 7 days biking tour of 260 KM

  • 1st day: Individual arrival in Hochpustertal (possibility to make a short tour of 20 km )
  • 2nd day: Hochpustertal-Brixen/Bressanone (approx. 56-68 km)
  • 3rd day: Brixen/Bressanone – Bozen/Bolzano (approx. 43 km)
  • 4th day: Meran/Merano – Bozen/Bolzano (approx. 40 km)
  • 5th day: Bozen/Bolzano – Trento (approx. 65 km)
  • 6th day: Trento – Riva/Lake Garda (approx. 45 km)
  • 7th day: Individual departure

How to get there and move around

  • Milan is serviced by two airports, Malpensa and Linate .
  • There are also smaller airports in Brescia (Montichiari airport) and Bergamo (Orio al Serio airport).
  • Road and train links connect the region with Switzerland and the rest of European countries.
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