What to do in Lombardy

Abbey of San Paolo d'Argon

It was founded as a Benedictine monastery in the town of the same name, San Paolo d'Argon. Renovated in 1500, it retains two cloisters from that period. From the 1600s are the Chapter House, Refectory and church.

Cycling in the Larian Triangle

Pedaling past small lakes, scenic vistas and small frescoed villages

The historical center of Orzinuovi

The small town of Orzinuovi with its large porticoed square, overlooked by beautiful historic buildings such as the Gothic Palazzo podestarile, and enclosed at the end by the castle, is well worth a stop.

Basilica of Santa Giulia

A fascinating Romanesque church with no ceiling and no floor, and with the walls halfway up

Walking around Brunate

The Balcony of the Alps

Church of San Zeno in Cerano d'Intelvi

History and spirituality on one of the most beautiful views of Lake Como

Calepio, a beautiful village

An ancient village, high above the Oglio Valley, is home to stone houses, beautiful stately buildings and a large castle

Marne, hamlet of Filago

A small medieval village in the province of Bergamo rises where the Dordo River flows into the Brembo River

Gandino, beautiful village in the Orobie

It is nice to get lost in the streets of a compact center, looking for historic palaces, medieval towers and walls, narrow streets, verdant courtyards, and glimpses of the hills that offer beautiful walks.