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On the shores of Lake Como, the Province of Como combines elegant lakeside villages and very green Pre-Alps. Cernobbio, Bellagio and Tremezzina showcase historic villas such as Villa Carlotta and lakeside promenades.

Como offers the Cathedral and the funicular to Brunate, with panoramic views as far as the eye can see. Every summer the Festival Como Città della Musica enlivens the Teatro Sociale.

The Sacro Monte of Ossuccio is part of the UNESCO Sacri Monti. Connected by the A9 to Milan and Chiasso, with trains to Switzerland and Malpensa airport, the province is well connected. Polenta, risottos and missoltini reflect a simple and tasty cuisine.

From the shores of Lake Garda to the vineyards of Franciacorta, the Province of Brescia brings together elegant towns such as Sirmione, Desenzano and Salò. The lakeside charm continues on Iseo and Monte Isola.

In Brescia, the monastic complex of San Salvatore-Santa Giulia is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. In Gardone Riviera, the Vittoriale degli Italiani tells the story of a cultured, panoramic Italy.

The A4 and the Frecciarossa high-speed train connect the province to Milan and Venice; the airports of Verona and Orio al Serio make travel easier. On the table, spiedo, casoncelli and Franciacorta.

The Province of Varese offers blue lakes and gentle Prealps, with villages overlooking the water. Laveno-Mombello and Luino face Lake Maggiore, Leggiuno is home to the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso.

Varese city features the Giardini Estensi and Villa Panza, while the Sacro Monte is a UNESCO site among the Sacred Mountains. Trails of the Campo dei Fiori Park open views over the plain and the Alps.

Connected by the A8 and served by Malpensa airport, the province links with Milan and Como. Cuisine of risottos, Varese cheeses and Saronno Amaretti accompanies sailing, cycling and lakeside life.

The Province of Mantua combines Renaissance art and water landscapes. The provincial capital features the Ducal Palace, Palazzo Te and the city lakes; Mantua and Sabbioneta are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The countryside traversed by the Mincio and the Po opens up to walking routes and cycle paths in the Mincio Park. Castellaro Lagusello, included among the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy, retains an intimate atmosphere. The tradition continues in Grazie di Curtatone with the National Meeting of Madonnari, an annual event of note.

Bergamo features the Città Alta, surrounded by the Venetian Walls UNESCO World Heritage Site, with Piazza Vecchia, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and the Colleoni Chapel.

The Seriana and Brembana valleys lead to the Orobie for hiking, while Lake Iseo offers relaxing views; Lovere is among the Borghi più belli d’Italia. On the table: casoncelli, polenta taragna, alpine cheeses, Valcalepio and Moscato di Scanzo.

The province is connected by the A4 and served by Orio al Serio airport. San Pellegrino Terme preserves Art Nouveau architecture and the Donizetti Opera attracts music lovers.

The Province of Pavia combines historic towns and vine-covered hills. The Certosa di Pavia and the Ponte Coperto tell of age-old art, while Vigevano shows off the spectacular Piazza Ducale.

The Lombardy Park of the Ticino Valley is part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, offering river trails and protected nature. Milan is within reach, via the A7 and the Linate and Malpensa airports.

In the Oltrepò, villages such as Fortunago preserve rural traditions. The rice fields of the Lomellina and local vineyards inspire rich tables: risottos, Varzi salami PDO and regional wines.