Lombardy Archives

Pavia – Diving in Italian History and Culture

At first glance, Pavia – ancient town 35 kilometres south of Milan – surprises its visitors with hordes of young students roaming the historic centre. Now, try to imagine how the same scene would have been a few centuries ago. … Read More

Mantua and Its Legends – Italian Renaissance and Bucolic Beauty

Charmed by the monuments, by the rushes along the river Mincio, by the lotus flowers, by the unreal atmosphere enveloping every street and square, by the history and by the farmers’ spontaneity, English author Aldous Huxley called Mantua ‘the most … Read More