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W e give great importance to the landscapedue to the richness of what it contains, as it is a combination of nature and culture, of historical events and of social and economic changes. If we

look at the territory as in a mirror, well see mans life and actions, his continuous renewal and the

signs of age.Lombardy, bounded to the north by the impressivearc of the Alps and containing the largest Italian

lakes, has a great variety of climates and environ- ments in its 23,856 km 2 , rarely found in such a limi-ted area. A range of wide, sweeping terraces colour the whole picture like brushstrokes, sloping downfrom the eternal snows of the Alps to the wooded

pre-Alpine plateaus, then merging into a narrow band of mainly urbanised hills and finally openingup into the vast plain. A height difference of 4000

metres from the summit of the Bernina to thewaters of the Po, a panorama that is breathtakingfor anyone seeing it from the air.The Lombard landscape is rapidly changing but still

bears the marks of the choices made and actionstaken in the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and

modern times. Appreciating these ancient signs and understanding the specific nature of the land of Lombardy makes you realise its historic continuity and the singular harmony that links man and theenvironment, this is one of the tasks that the Council for Tourism of the Lombard Region has set itself.

Moreover, seeing it from a viewpoint that takes in awide field allows the beauty of some of the most world-famous urban structures, architecture, monu-

ments and works of art to be enjoyed.

Massimo ZanelloCouncillor for Tourism

Lombard Region

... I am reminded of how once, from amid the bleak chaos of rock and snow at the head of an Alpine pass,I looked upon the far stretching view of Lombardy,

shimmering in the sunshine and extending in one splendid panorama of blue lakes and green rolling hillsuntil it melted into the golden haze which draped the

far horizon.

Arthur Conan Doyle


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Lombardy

In Northern Italy lies a land guarded to the north by high moun-tains, the Alps, with their rocky peaks and extensive glaciers and

with pastures and wide wooded valleys at their feet. These

mountains form a barrier from the cold of Northern Europe andhere the sky is often an intense brilliant azure which can becomeflushed in shades of red at sunset. The sky is so beautiful whenit is fine, so splendid, so peaceful according to the descriptionof Alessandro Manzoni, one of Italys greatest novelists. This landis bounded to the south by the Po, a river which runs majesti-cally through a green, luxuriant plain. Other rivers, too, carry theirabundant waters from the Alps to the Po and along their coursefeed some of the most beautiful lakes in the world, with shorescovered by lush vegetation - chestnut woods, massed blooms,exotic plants, olive groves, vineyards and orchards - places

where the climate is mild and the atmosphere peaceful. Thisland, described by Shakespeare as the pleasant garden of greatItaly, is Lombardy. Milan, one of the most important cities inEurope, is its capital. Whoever arrives in Lombardy encounters amodern, industrialised region in which life is lived to the full; but

where it can also be easy to discover evidence of famous art andhistory, as well as places where peace and tranquillity reign andareas of great natural interest and fine landscapes.Man has been settled in this fortunate land for many millennia;some have left the sign of their presence by drawings carved intoits rocks. There are, for example, thousands of rock carvings inthe Val Camonica which record the life of prehistoric tribesthrough pictures of hunting, battle, homes and magic symbols.Other ancient peoples have left evidence of their presence inLombardy. At Sirmione, for example, you can admire the impos-ing ruins of a villa built nearly two thousand years ago by theRomans on the splendid peninsula which extends into LakeGarda. You can find numerous artefacts from the daily life of thepast in the museums of Lombardy.Many centuries ago, in Mediaeval times, many castles to housesoldiers were built in this land while high walls were raised toenclose and defend the cities and towns. It was an era disturbedby frequent wars, not only by invaders, but also between thecities of Lombardy themselves. Some castles are now silentmuseums and picturesque tourist attractions where the heavy armour, swords, halberds and arquebuses of their soldiers arekept on display for the public.Peace-loving men also lived in Lombardy, who left imposing evi-dence of their presence, the Christian monks are one of themost important examples. They built monasteries in both citiesand remote spots surrounded by woodland. They led a simplelife of prayer and meditation. Many monasteries, as well as beingspiritual centres, were places of welcome for travellers and pil-grims and became centres for the diffusion of humanistic andscientific culture. The monks created splendid illuminatedcodices, drained the marshlands and were a reference point forthe surrounding population.During the last millennium skilled architects embellished theLombard cities with many structures: churches, cathedrals, largepublic and private buildings and even royal palaces for princes.Splendid squares were created which are still meeting placestoday appreciated by the general public. Over the last few cen-turies large villas enhanced by parks and gardens were built incountry areas and on the hills and shores of the lakes, where thearistocracy passed pleasant holidays. Churches, palazzos and vil-las were enriched by works of art by painters and sculptors,many of whom were great masters. We can admire minor art

works of past centuries everywhere in Lombardy: walls of stoneor brick, wrought iron gates, sculpted marble doors, carved stonefountains and an abundance of works in wood. These are the

fruit of the labour of skilled artisan craftsmen: masons, smiths,carvers and carpenters. Other skilled hands made fine musicalinstruments, gold and silver artefacts, fabrics in wool and silk.

The Lombard merchants took these goods to faraway countries, where they were appreciated for their quality and style.Lombardy has also known how to attract artists from otherregions, providing them with good working conditions. Aboutfive centuries ago Leonardo da Vinci had a long stay in Milan,

where he was not only able to show his skill as a painter - paint-ing the world-famous Last Supper and other important works- but also as a scientist, inventor and engineer. In more recenttimes this land has attracted composers such as Verdi andPuccini, whose lyric works were first staged at La Scala OperaHouse in Milan and are now known throughout the world.Lombardy is a hospitable land not only for great artists, but alsofor anyone gifted with initiative, enthusiasm and dedication to

work. Indeed labour is the major resource of modern Lombardy,allowing it to be the leader in many sectors throughout the world. The craftsmanship, creativity and sense of beauty of theartists of the past has been retained; all elements which notinfrequently make a Lombard product unique, as in the case of an article of clothing, a silk fabric, a piece of furniture or pottery.Lombardy is also a hospitable land for whoever comes as atourist. In Milan and in artistic cities, large and small, you canadmire fine buildings, museums and works of art; you can goshopping in elegant shops and modern shopping malls. At thelakes you can find refined hotels and go on pleasant excursionsby boat or take part in sports such as swimming and sailing, ten-nis and golf. In summer you can have a restorative holiday in theLombard mountains going on long excursions and breathtakingclimbs, while in winter they offer beautiful ski tracks in a sunny environment. The spas with thermal baths give splendid oppor-tunities to devote yourself to your health and physical well-being. Going along the wine roads and taking part in the many folk festivals are the chance to discover the rich offering of finefood and drink and to appreciate local specialities: preservedmeat delicacies, cheese, sweets and fruit. Fine restaurants givethe opportunity to sample typical Lombard dishes based on rice,meat, mushrooms and freshwater fish. Music lovers can attendperformances of lyric opera in theatres rich in tradition, you canfind classical music concerts in the splendid halls of ancientpalazzos and churches and, during the mild summer evenings,in squares full of atmosphere. And anyone coming to Lombardy for work can easily find a spot for a relaxing break and will thenreturn later for a long holiday with family or friends.

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PHOTOGRAPH CAPTIONSCover photo

VIGEVANO -Piazza DucaleThe Piazza Ducale is one of the most beautiful squares in Italy and it is very pleasant towalk under the porticoes that surround it and stop awhile at one of the open-air tablesoutside the bars facing onto the square. The curved faade of the Cathedral forms thebottom of the Piazza and the tower of a large castle rises to one side.

1 MILAN - Il Duomo (Cathedral)This is the principal building of Milan and built entirely of marble. Construction began at

the end of the XIV century and lasted many centuries. The exterior is decorated withabout 3500 statues and a large number of spires. A large gold-plated statue, theMadonnina the symbol of Milan, stands on the tallest spire (about 110 metres). Theroof of the cathedral can be visited and from there you can see a panorama of the cityand the Alps.

2 MILAN - Sforzesco CastleIt was built in the XV century as the residence and castle of the Lords of Milan, it cur-rently contains museums and libraries. Michelangelos sculpture, the Piet Rondanini,can also be seen there and one of the halls contains a fresco attributed to Leonardo daVinci. In summer the courtyards of the castle are the site of shows and concerts.

3 MILAN Abbey of ChiaravalleIts construction dates back to the XII and XIII centuries and was the work of Cistercianmonks who drained the surrounding marshland for agriculture. The distinctive tower wasadded in the XIV century and the cloisters are also striking.

4 MORIMONDO - The Abbey It was founded by Cistercian monks in the XII century who drained the surroundingmarshland to allow the construction of farms and water mills. It is still today located ina peaceful agricultural area. Evocative concerts of ancient music are held here, as inother abbeys.

5 CESANO MADERNO -Villa Arese BorromeoThe Villa was built in the XVIII century by the noble Milanese Borromeo family. Thesquare in front is often used for open-air events. At the rear of the building a large park with centuries old trees and fountains can be visited.

6 MONZA - Villa RealeThis is an extensive building built as the summer residence of the Austrian Archdukewho was governor of Milan in the XVIII century. The Palace is surrounded by a vast park in which the well-known motor racing circuit is also sited.

7 CARATE BRIANZA -Basilica and Baptistery of AgliateThe Basilica and Baptistery were built about a thousand years ago. There is a large stonefont in the Baptistery in which those who wanted to become Christian were immersedduring the christening rite of Baptism.

8 TREZZO SULLADDA -The Castle and the River AddaOnly the large tower remains of the ancient castle which dominates the River Adda.Going from there you can follow a footpath to visit the natural river environment, rich inflora and fauna. One of the first hydroelectric power stations in Italy also rises above theriver, it is considered a jewel of industrial archaeology.

9 LAKE VARESELake Varese is enclosed by green-clad hills and mountains. Varese, known as TheGarden City due to its many villas, gardens and parks, stands on a slope which gradu-ally descends to the Lake.

10 VARESE - Villa Ponti This is an important architectural work of the XIX century and is surrounded by a largeand beautiful park open to the public. Many other beautiful old villas with gardens andart collections can be found in Varese and the surrounding area.

11 VARESE - The Sacro MonteThis is an important sanctuary located on the summit of a wooded hill with a fine view.

It is reached for worship on foot along a long uphill path with 14 large chapels at thesides. These contain groups of painted life-size statues depicting the life of Jesus Christ.

12 ANGERAAngera is a tourist town dominated by a large mediaeval castle which contains ancientfrescoes and the Museo della Bambola (Doll Museum). The castle is in a panoramicposition and Lake Maggiore and the Alps can be admired from it.

13 LEGGIUNO - The Hermitage of Santa Caterina del SassoA hermitage was established here in the XII century in a magnificent panoramic positionoverhanging Lake Maggiore. A monastery was later built, which is still inhabited today. Itcan be reached on foot along a steep path, or from the Lake. Classical music concertsare also held here. In spring a very beautiful pergola of wisteria is in flower.

14 LAKE MAGGIORE -The Cannero Castles and Lombardy shoreThese castles built on two small islands were, in the past, the refuge of brigands. ThisNorthern part of the Lake was described in the famous novel A Farewell to Arms byErnest Hemingway.

15 CASTIGLIONE OLONAIt is an ancient mediaeval town which, in the XV century, was strikingly beautified withchurches and fine buildings by an art-loving Cardinal. Inside these buildings you canadmire numerous works of art, of which the XV century Tuscan School frescoes arefamous.

16 COMO and the lakeThe city still has the ancient plan of the fortified town built two thousand years ago bythe Romans and there are many important churches and buildings. You can take boatexcursions from Como to some of the most picturesque and famous places in Italy. Thecity is also renowned for the production of fine silk fabrics.

17 LENNO - Villa del BalbianelloThe Villa was built at the end of the 1700s by a Milanese Cardinal as a spot for pleas-ant holidays on Lake Como. It is located at the end of a magnificent promontory and inone of the most fascinating landscapes in the world. Some of the romantic scenes fromthe film Star Wars II were recently shot here.

18 TREMEZZO -Villa CarlottaIt is very famous for its gardens facing Lake Como in which, in spring, you can admirethe extensive blooming of azaleas and rhododendrons. There are many works of artinside the Villa.

19 BELLAGIOBellagio is an elegant holiday resort located on a promontory in the middle of LakeComo, where the climate is particularly mild. As well as a fascinating historic centreBellagio has aristocratic villas with large gardens. The panoramic view of the Lake withthe snow-covered Alps in the background is especially beautiful.

20 CAMPIONE DITALIAThis is a small Italian tourist city on the shores of Lake Lugano, completely surroundedby Switzerland. It has important architectural buildings among which the Casino, famousfor its legal gambling, is the most well-known.

21 LAKE PUSIANO and MONTE RESEGONELake Pusiano is one of the five small lakes of the Brianza, a hilly area with abundantgreen vegetation and a good climate. Here, over the last few centuries, aristocraticMilanese built themselves country homes. Monte Resegone, one of the most beautifulin Lombardy, forms the background to the Lake.

22 INVERIGO -Villa La RotondaThis is one of the finest villas in the Brianza. The Villa is currently the site of a Christianfoundation dedicated to aid for handicapped people.

23 LECCOLecco is well-known as a city due to being described in the most important novel inItalian literature, The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni. Its characteristic landscapeinspired the background of Leonardo da Vincis most famous painting, the Mona Lisa.

24 VARENNAThis ancient town stands on a small promontory extending into Lake Como. There is aromantic footpath along the side of the Lake perfumed by the delicate scents of the sur-rounding gardens. The gardens of the ancient villas in Varenna are famous for centuries-old cypress trees and exotic plants.

25 DERVIO - Village of Corenno PlinioCorenno Plinio is a tiny old village on the shores of Lake Como, it has a fine castle andartistic mediaeval tombs facing the church. The roads leading to the small port and thelake are narrow and steep.

26 COLICO - Abbey of Piona

The Abbey dates from the XII century and has a fine cloister. It stands on a woodedpeninsula which extends into Lake Como. Only the song of the birds is heard in thissilent spot. A small community of monks devoted to prayer and work still lives heretoday.

27 CIVATE - San Pietro al MonteThese places are only reached by climbing a steep path on foot. The main church is asurprise as it contains very important and ancient f resco and sculpture masterpieces.

28 BRIVIOBrivio is a village with ancient houses and a castle facing the shores of the River Adda.The river flows through an area surrounded by green woods. The old ferry joining thetwo banks of the River Adda, a copy of the one designed by Leonardo da Vinci, can stillbe found a few kilometres to the south.

29 IMBERSAGO - Villa Pio FalcThis large villa was the country home of an aristocratic family in the XVIII century. TheVilla stands on the summit of a hill from where a fine view can be enjoyed. It is typifiedby a garden in the Italian Style.

30 BERGAMO - Citt AltaBuilt on a hill, the old Citt Alta is completely encircled by a large wall which was builtin the XVI century. The wall is flanked by large tree-lined avenues giving a fine view of the plain and mountains of Northern Italy.

31 BERGAMO - The centre of the Citt AltaThe Citt Alta has a fine square surrounded by churches and ancient palaces and tow-ers. It is very pleasant to linger awhile outside in the square, especially on warm sum-mer evenings. The narrow streets, only accessible on foot, give the tourist the impres-sion of moving back many centuries in time.

32 CRESPI DADDA -The Workers VillageAt the end of the XIX century the Crespi family, industrial entrepreneurs, founded thisworkers village with the aim of creating a harmonious partnership between the factoryand their workers homes. UNESCO has included the village in its list of World HeritageSites.

33 CORNELLO DEI TASSOThis is a tiny mediaeval village still crossed by the ancient trade route which stretchedfrom Lombardy to north Europe. This was the birthplace of the Tasso family who, formany centuries, created and managed an important postal service which covered thewhole of Europe.

34 CLUSONEThe small town has an ancient square where a tower with a large and complex XVI cen-tury clock can be seen. There is a large XV century fresco depicting an impressiveTriumph of Death on the outer wall of a small Clusone church.


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72 CASTELLARO LAGUSELLOThis is a fortified village close to a small lake. The ancient structure is well preserved andit is included in the list of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Anyone visiting Castellarowill also appreciate its restaurants.

73 SOLFERINOThis is the site where, around the massive square tower known as the Watchtower of Italy, a great battle against the Austrian army was fought in 1859 for Italian independ-ence. The fighting was so bloody that it prompted the Swiss philanthropist J. H. Dunantto found the humanitarian organisation, The Red Cross.

74 SONDRIO - The monastery of San LorenzoThe monastery stands among the vineyards on a hill not far from the centre of Sondrio,on the site of an ancient castle. Sondrio is the capital of the Valtellina, which is a longvalley surrounded by high mountains. The mild climate along the bottom of the valleyis ideal for growing vines from which some of the best red wines in It aly are made.

75 PIZZO BADILEThis is a granite mountain about 3300 m high situated on the frontier between Italy andSwitzerland. It is one of the most important peaks in the Alps thanks to its place inmountaineering history.

76 CHIAVENNAThis small city retains an historic appearance with aristocratic palazzos, narrow streetsand small squares ornamented with stone fountains, there is also a museum contain-ing mediaeval sculpture and gold artefacts. Chiavenna is famous for its Crotti, theseare small picturesque taverns where you can sample the many local gastronomic spe-cialities.

77 MORBEGNOThis is a small town with an interesting historic centre with fine churches and palazzos.Morbegno is also famous for the typical cheeses and hand-woven rugs, both madeaccording to the tradition of centuries.

78 THE BERNINA GROUPThis is an extensive mountain group characterised by it s many glaciers. It marks the fron-tier between Italy and Switzerland. Pizzo Bernina (4050 m) is the highest peak inLombardy.

79 BORMIOBormio is one of the most important summer and winter tourist resorts in the moun-tains of Lombardy, its thermal baths have been famous for centuries. It has an ancienthistoric centre and its famous and extensive ski runs attract numerous tourists and hostimportant international races.

80 FORNI GLACIER This is the largest glacier valley in Italy and extends over about 13 square kilometres. Itis located inside the Stelvio National Park, the largest protected nature area in Italy. ThePark is valued for its flora and fauna, the beauty of the Alpine landscape and the large

number of glaciers and important peaks, the goal of climbers.Photo on back of bookMONTE DISGRAZIAThe summit of this mountain has the unmistakable shape of a gigantic blade of rock.The peak is almost 3700 m high.

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Waterfall at Cremia (Lake Como)


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