Lombardy, as overshadowed by his vocation primarily economic, it has important cultural relics and artistic works.
Several examples from prehistoric to Roman times, from the Renaissance to the present day, can be found in museums and private secular or religious architecture adorning the city.
Cultural tourism destinations are
Milan and
Brescia, with the monuments, museums and exhibitions, while the province of
Bergamo is preferred by those who love the green for the presence of protected natural areas.
And then
Pavia, with the fourteenth-century Visconti Castle,
Cremona, where he built the famous Antonio Stradivari violins;
Mantova of Virgil and the city of Gonzaga,
Varese, with many green areas and public parks.
In Valtellina there are famous tourist destinations such as mountain
Ponte di Legno,
Chiesa in valmalenco,
Bormio and
Livigno, in the most fashionable ski resorts.
Even those who love peace and harmony of the lake in this region interesting places on the banks of the three largest lakes of Lombardy.
Lake Como in the shape of inverted Y with the
Bellagio, which marks the separation of the two lower branches, offers one of the most beautiful Italian landscapes, the inlet of
Como was a precious natural harbor for the ancient visitors to this area.
Lake Garda, on whose shores are set in
Salò, where in 1943 founded the Italian Social Republic,
Desenzano del Garda, known for the nightlife and
Sirmione, the tourist center and spa, and
Lake Maggiore, which borders on Swiss territory.