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While Italy struggles to stave off political and economic bankruptcy, Lombardy prepares
for a spectacular comeback with Expo 2015.
From Roman origins to Republican ambitions, Milan invented the idea of the city-state and
fl ourished on the back of clever politicking.
The home of Leonardo da Vinci and Caravaggio, drawing-room revolutionaries and world-
class musicians, Lombardy is a cultural powerhouse.
Northern Italy's penchant for the 'outdoor room' has been going strong since Roman em-
perors landscaped their holiday homes.
From Alpine pastures to Po Delta rice paddies, the lakes cuisine is as intriguing as its trade-
routes history.
Paris, New York and London may be fashion-forward, but they can't compete with a town
that lives and breathes fashion and design.
