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What to Know about Lombardy Lombardy is a region located in north-western Italy. The capitol is Milan, known of the fashion capital of the world. Milan has more than 9 million inhabitants.
Milan has many attractions, including the Castello Sforzesco of the XV century, the Cathedral, one of the most famous churches of the world, including the Gothic, the largest and most complex of Italy, and the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, dedicated to the saint patron of the city.
Major tourist destinations are also areas of the lakes, such as Lake Garda, Lake Como and Lake Maggiore.
Its territory has a variety of landscapes characterized by an equal division between lowland and mountainous areas.
The north of the region is surrounded by the Alps and the great valleys connect to the south with the Po Valley. Lombardy has many protected areas including 22 regional parks, more than 60 reserves and 18 natural monuments.
For holidays in Lombardy you can indeed choose comfortable and cozy hotels, bed and breakfasts and guest houses.
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