Cars are not allowed on Monte Isola island, where visitors must walk or cycle as they explore the delightfully silent, narrow streets in its villages

If you love the mountains and want to experience something alternative to downhill disciplines, why not try cross-country skiing?

It is perhaps unsurprising that Monte Isola was given the name it was.

The six most beautiful gorges to visit in Lombardy: those of Bellano and Nesso, the most famous, and the equally spectacular gorges of Caino, Cunardo, Val Taleggio and Via Mala

The charm of Lombardy through its castles

We bring the traditional Lombardic gastronomic culture back to the table, starting with appetizers

Sparkling shopping: taste the most important fashion brands and Brescia's wine excellence

Reflections and plays of water in the fountains of Lombardy, works of art signed by famous architects and sculptors from every age