Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Wine Tasting
Aperitivo
Milan's habit of pre-dinner drinks has taken the world by storm; see why at the city's fabulous wine bars.
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Franciacorta
If you like a little fizz, head to Franciacorta where monks first perfected the art of sparkling wines. (
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VinItaly
Sample exceptional, rarely exported producers and blends at Italy's largest wine expo. (
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Oltrepò Pavese
Oltrepò's wines are influenced by the varietals of Piedmont and are perfect with rustic foods. (
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Valpolicella
Home to some of Italy's biggest and boldest red wines, including Amarone, otherwise known as 'the big
sour one.' (
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Art
Brescia
Hidden in Brescia's urban sprawl are the ruins of two Roman villas, complete with frescoes and mosaics. (
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The Renaissance
From Leonardo da Vinci's
Il Cenacolo
to Michelangelo's final sculpture, Milan is no art slouch.
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Museo del Novecento
Modernist Milan's first-class museum devoted to 20th-century art. (
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House Museums
Milan's private collections -
Poldi Pezzoli
and
Bagatti Valsecchi
- are as impressive as any civic
museum. (
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The Academies
Come to see the Italian masters at Milan's
Pinacoteca di Brera
and Bergamo's
Accademia Carrara
.
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Mantegna
Master of dramatic perspectives, Mantegna executed his biggest commission in Mantua's
Palazzo Ducale
.
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Villa Olmo
Como's art nouveau landmark now hosts blockbuster exhibits in its ornate interiors. (
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The Great Outdoors
Greenway del Lago di Como
An easygoing, 10km walk on the sunny western side of Lake Como. (
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Glide & Surf
Make the most of the Pelèr and Ora winds to windsurf, kitesurf and sail around Lake Garda. (
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Giro d'Italia
Follow in the tracks of cycling greats to the
Santuario della Madonna del Ghisallo
above Bellagio and
leave your memento to the patron saint of cyclists. (
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Family Fun
Lake Maggiore's
Monte Mottarone
attracts families for mountain biking, bobsledding and lake views,
while the
Valtenesi
offers horse riding and beaches. (
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Off-the-Beaten-Track Trails
Cycle around Lake Iseo's
Monte Isola
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Franciacorta
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Parco Sempione
Join the joggers, roller-bladers and picnickers in Milan's grand public park. (
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