Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Regions at a Glance
Bergamo, Brescia & Cremona
Medieval Marvels
Bergamo's Città Alta wonderfully evokes a medieval hilltop Italian city, but Cremona, with
its grand piazza, and Brescia, with its extant Roman ruins, equally deserve your time.
Alpine Foothills
The valleys north of Bergamo serve as pathways into the Orobie Alps that rise like ram-
parts along Italy's northern border. Val Taleggio is the most scenic, closely followed by
Valle Seriana, but on no account miss Cornello dei Tasso.
Culinary Excellence
The good burghers of Brescia, Bergamo and Cremona know a thing or two about hearty
mountain cuisine and heritage Renaissance recipes. Join them for a blow-out meal or get on
your bike and track down Italy's finest fizz in Franciacorta.
