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Lombardy Italy Travel Articles

The northern region of Lombardy is one of Italy’s richest and most densely populated regions. Milan, the region’s capital, is a world-class center of finance and fashion, as well as the site of such famous monuments as Teatro La Scala, the famed opera house; Da Vinci’s The Last Supper; and the Duomo, one of the world’s largest gothic cathedrals. But Lombardy isn’t all big cities…There are also small charming towns such as Mantua and Cremona. The walled city of Bergamo deserves a visit. Just north of Milan are the Italian Lakes offering the perfect combination of mountains and water.

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Alta or Bassa: Bergamo Enchants (June 2007)
My husband loves to tell people we flew to Italy for dinner. Although it wasn't a mad-cap romantic adventure, it had everything to do with love. Chuck and I traveled from Washington, D.C. to dine wi . . . read more
Noteworthy Travels (March 2004)
See Italy through herbs, cooking, winetasting, and bargain shopping. . . . read more
Outlet Shopping in Italy: I Saldi at Serravalle (January 2004)
Italian designers at outlet prices, and, yet, not overrun by tourists? Read on quickly, before everyone else catches on! . . . read more