Lombardia is a land of misty plains, lush poplar forests and imagination. A center for industry, history and culture, Lombardia never disappoints the inquisitive traveler.

In no particular order, five things we love about Lombardia…

1. The lakeside promenade of Varenna (Lake Como)

2. Palazzo Te in Mantova (Mantua)

3. Cotoletta alla Milanese (Milanese cutlet)

4. Pinacoteca di Brera (Brera art museum)

5. Scuola Internazionale di Liuteria Cremona (International Violin Making School in Cremona)