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Bergamo, Brescia & Cremona Highlights
Wandering endlessly through the medieval lanes of Bergamo's Città Alta, beginning in the
Piazza Vecchia
(
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).
Tracking down the fascinating violin-making tradition of
Cremona
(
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) in the midst of the quiet old
town.
Going for a drive around the
Franciacorta wine region
(
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) then stopping for lunch at
Ristorante Gu-
altiero Marchesi
(
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).
Enjoying the distinctive circular Romanesque cathedral, Roman ruins and the fabulous Museo della Città in
Brescia
(
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).
Exploring one of Italy's most underrated castles in the village of
Pizzighettone
(
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)
, west of Cremona.
Dropping off the tourist trail for a day by driving around
Lake Iseo
(
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), one of the least-known of the
northern Italian lakes.
Embarking on a quest to find the Unesco World Heritage-listed rock art of
Valle Camonica
(
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).
Heading into the valleys north of Bergamo in search of ancient villages like
Cornello dei Tasso
(
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)
.
