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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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Exploring Italy's Po Valley on A Hotel Barge (July/August 2011)
On our route from Mantua to Venice, we visited several provincial cities with ancient roots, plus a winery, markets and a villa. The boat was accompanied by a minibus and a guide, who transported us to sites along the way. Half a day was sightseeing, and the other half was relaxing on the boat . . .
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Alta or Bassa: Bergamo Enchants (June 2007)
Situated between Lake Como and Lake Garda, Bergamo is a natural addition to a northern lakes vacation, and a worthy off-the-beaten-track destination in itself. The city has two parts, and two personalities . . .
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