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Duomo   Milan

Duomo, Milan

 259 Reviews  If you're going to Milan right now just to see the facade of the Duomo, you are going to be disappointed as its currently being renovated. (Note - renovations now complete) Don't be discouraged... 

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Città Alta   Bergamo

Città Alta, Bergamo

 76 Reviews  Included in the museum ticket, is access to the tower and its 360 degree view over Bergamo and beyond. I had the views all to myself - I'd left it until late afternoon for my visit, so was lucky to... 

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Como Historic Center   Como

Como Historic Center, Como

 24 Reviews  Roam around the streets to see the old buildings in a range of periods - prominent feature of the Como skyline when looking from across the lake and huge when looking down from the viewpoint on the... 

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Lakeside Towns   Lago di Como

Lakeside Towns, Lago di Como

 38 Reviews  We took a boat to Varenna, which looked like a fairytale village from the boat, and it didn't disappoint us when we walked there. It's a mere village and less touristy than Bellagio and thus have more... 

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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele   Milan

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Milan

 123 Reviews  The shopping gallery of Vittorio Emanuele II is just astonishing, and unlike any arcade I have seen anywhere in the world. Its cavernous interior is akin to the nearby cathedral , and is very much a... 

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Piazza Vecchia   Bergamo

Piazza Vecchia, Bergamo

 48 Reviews  There is a most wonderful Medieval covered stairway in Piazza Vecchia. It dates from 1453 and leads up to the first floor of Palazzo della Ragione. Impressive enough for its age alone. But do take a... 

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Funicular Como/Brunate   Como

Funicular Como/Brunate, Como

 6 Reviews  Brunate is a village with about 1730 inhabitants. It is situated above Como, at one end of the funicular and at an elevation of 715 metres. If it is clear weather you will have a great view over Lake... 

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Lago di Como   Lago di Como

Lago di Como, Lago di Como

 19 Reviews  The weather changes so quickly and the forecasts are little help. So, if you awaken and find yourself in the midst of a clear day - don't miss the boat. Every time I go out on the lake I see a new... 

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Shopping or Fashion District   Milan

Shopping or Fashion District, Milan

 51 Reviews  Milan is one of the fashion centers of europe and shopping here is like heaven for the many fashionista's. The stores are really fabulous. And if you're lucky enuff to come here during the sales there... 

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Basilica S. Maria Maggiore   Bergamo

Basilica S. Maria Maggiore, Bergamo

 20 Reviews  Look carefully. This is an ancient church, first built in 1137 on the site of an even older church. The interior has frescoes, tapestries, bronze candelabra and more...but it was the exterior which... 

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Duomo - Cathedral   Como

Duomo - Cathedral, Como

 11 Reviews  The interior of the Duomo is a stunning sight - marble from top to bottom with gold inlay. There are numerous stained glass windows but, reflecting the baroque period, there's also a number of plain... 

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Como City   Lago di Como

Como City, Lago di Como

 5 Reviews  Get inside the old towns and explore its narrow streets. Often you'll find a playful game of lights, the clothes drying from the window or cats strolling around and sneaking behind the corner. It's... 

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Santa Maria Delle Grazie Last Supper   Milan

Santa Maria Delle Grazie Last Supper, Milan

 75 Reviews  The church was just about ready when the new ruler of Milan, Lodovico il Moro, ordered it enlarged. Both presbytery and apse were torn down so that Donato Bramante could put his own design for the... 

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Colleoni Chapel   Bergamo

Colleoni Chapel, Bergamo

 16 Reviews  The Cappella Colleoni makes a very strong statement about the person who had it built. Its entrance adjoins that of Santa Maria Maggiore, is much, much bigger and much, much more impressive. The... 

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Lakeside promenade   Como

Lakeside promenade, Como

 11 Reviews  The more popular of the two shoreline walks, a boardwalk has been built to take the foot traffic along the shoreline to the Villa Olmo. Surprisingly, walking from the centre, to access the boardwalk... 

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Vistas   Lago di Como

Vistas, Lago di Como

 4 Reviews  The little viewing areas that jut out slightly into the lake from Passeggiata Lino Gelpi were strategically placed to give you an extraordinary view from each vista. After a few visits, I noticed that... 

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Castello Sforzesco   Milan

Castello Sforzesco, Milan

 137 Reviews  Via Dante (Dante Alghieri Street) connecting Piazza Cordusio and Castello Sforzesco, two of the most visited spots of Milano. This short but very bussy street is pedestrian mall with number of shops,... 

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Città Bassa   Bergamo

Città Bassa, Bergamo

 15 Reviews  The Porta Nuova (New Gate) is one of the main landmarks of the lower town (Citta Bassa) of Bergamo. (I use it often as one of my landmarks for directions to other sites in my tips) It is considered... 

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Monuments & Museums   Como

Monuments & Museums, Como

 8 Reviews  Next to Tempio Voltiana, also by the lake, is Monumento ai Caduti, a 33 metre tall grey concrete structure. This monument , which is a monument over men fallen in the first world war, were built... 

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Brunate   Lago di Como

Brunate, Lago di Como

 3 Reviews  Well, since there was yet another strike in Italy and the ferry was not operating, I walked over to the funicolare, which was about the only form of transportation operating today (Friday, Nov 30th).... 

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Teatro alla Scala   Milan

Teatro alla Scala, Milan

 74 Reviews  Ditto for the La Scala I'm afraid - currently being renovated too. (Note - Renovations now completed). As far as I know, productions have been moved to Teatro degli Arcimboldi but make sure to book... 

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Cathedral   Bergamo

Cathedral, Bergamo

 11 Reviews   I'm afraid that I didn't enjoy visiting the Cathedral quite as much as the Basillica of Maria Maggiore, I think I'd been so awe struck by the former, that this was completely overshadowed!. However,... 

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Villa Olmo   Como

Villa Olmo, Como

 7 Reviews  Villa Olmo is one of the grand villas by Lake Como. It was constructed between 1782 - 1797 and is built in a neoclassical style. It has had many famous guests through the years, like Napoleon... 

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Como Promenade   Lago di Como

Como Promenade, Lago di Como

 3 Reviews  Few have visited Lago di Como and not taken this most famous Passeggiata - Lino Gelpi. It leads you along the lake from Piazza Cavour at the historic center lakeside to Villa Olmo. Whatever the... 

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Lake Como - The Lake District   Milan

Lake Como - The Lake District, Milan

 25 Reviews  I would suggest a full day. Depending on which train you get, but the Central station goes straight to Como in about 3/4 hour to 1 hour (depending) If you go on a Thursday there is a market in the... 

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What to do if tired of Milan

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How about having a look at Pavia? This city is close to Milan (35 km km south) and really nice with a lot of history and the famous "Certosa di Pavia". You can do a daytrip from Milan either by using the train or driving. Here some more information: http://www.travelplan.it/milan_guide_itineraries_pavia_vigevano.htmThe train schedule from Milano - Paviawww.trenitalia.com Or have a walk or a bike ride in the "Parco del Ticino" starting in Somma Lombarda at the Somma Lombardo Castle of San Vito which belonged to the Visconti counts.Webinfo about the Park, how to get there, services, what to see and places to stay: http://www.parks.it/parco.ticino.lombardo/Eindex.htmlFor information, guided vistits, bike renting in the park try the following: * Call - Center c/o Centro Parco Dogana Austroungarica Via De Amicis - 21015 Tornavento di Lonate Bozzolo (VA) Tel. +390331/662911 - Fax...

Mantova

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Mantova is relatively small and less known town situated about 30km southwest of Verona. It has long but rich history especially in its medieval times.

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Sirmione

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Lago di Garda

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Varese

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Brescia

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Top 3 Hotels in Lombardy

Hotel Principe Di Savoia  Milan

 5 Reviews and 336 Opinions  I was there for business purposes for a short period of time only, but I can still come with a... 

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Mercure Bergamo Palazzo Dolci  Bergamo

 5 Reviews and 371 Opinions  This hotel is located on Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII, within an easy 5 minute walk of Bergamo's train... 

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Club da Baia Boutique Hotel  Lago di Garda

 1 Review and 6 Opinions  This hotel is ideally located right on the lakeside, between the small mooring harbour and the ferry... 

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Q:  I like to do a roundtrip with my wife by bus or train in summer 2012 with 1 week in Milan an some days with boat-cruise near lake... 

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A: it's early to know timetables for next summer anyway the sites where to check are http://www.trenord.it for train to Milan to Como LAKE... 

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