Day: January 13, 2018

East Shore, Lecco and the middle zone

The eastern shore of the lake, stretching from the flat swamps in the north to the left branch of Como, Lago Lecco, lying at the foot of the jagged Monte Rosegone massif, jest mniej słoneczny i dlatego mniej …

West Bank

The west bank of Como is no longer so refined today, as in the period, when in the hotel Villa d'Este, near the next port of Como CERNOBBIO, Greta Garbo stopped. However, the hotel is still one of the most luxurious in Europe …

Lago di Como

Of all the Italian lakes, the forked Lago di Como receives the most words of praise. Wordsworth considered them "a treasure"., who keeps the earth to himself", although it is difficult to predict, how would the lake describe today. Como is still surrounded by lush vegetation, but …

Varesotto

Varesotto is the least attractive, but the richest province of the lake region. This large industrial district produces everything, from shoes and silk to helicopters. Three lakes in the province are severely contaminated, and in addition, because they lie on the plain, …

East Shore

There aren't many interesting things on the East Coast, although evenly distributed small resorts are convenient bases for relaxation by the lake and trips to the mountains.

Located in the north, the small town of MACCAGNO is not distinguished by anything special, but …

Lago Maggiore and Lago d'Orta – West Bank

For generations of travelers coming to Italy by land, LAGO MAGGIORE was a foretaste of this country, because the road and railway line from Switzerland lead along its shores. For those who are tired and tired of traveling …

"The beauty of Italian lakes cannot be described, and if it was possible, no one would do it” — wrote Henry James, but generations of writers have described the region in a spirit of similar admiration.. Lakes undoubtedly deserve it, and their beauty is …

Surroundings of Mantua: Sabbionet

There is little to see in the close vicinity of Mantua, and the landscape is almost all the time flat and monotonous. One of the few attractions is grazie, a ten-minute bus ride west., with the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. …

Spacer do Palazzo del Te

Both court artists, Mantegna i Giulio Romano, they lived near the Palazzo Ducale, and if you go to Palazzo del Te on foot (20 Min.), instead of taking the bus, you can see their houses.

Designed by Romano Casa di Giulio …

Ducal Palace – Wt.-sb. 9.00-17.00, Nd. i pn. 9.00-14.00;
Palazzo del Capitano and Magna Domus form the central part of the once largest palace complex in Europe, Ducal Palace. At the peak of its expansion, the complex occupied 34 thousands of square meters and was over …