Northern Italy

Lombardy

Northern Italy

Lombardy

Lombardy (Lombardia in Italian) is a landlocked region in the north of Italy, and home to Italy’s second largest city, Milan. Acting unoffically as a second capital, Milan is Italy’s fashion, industry and finance hub drawing visitors from across the world. While without a coastline, Lombardy is famous for it’s lakes (Como, Garda, Iseo) as well as its Alpine border with Switzerland and historic countryside that produces some of the best wines in Italy. Start exploring Lombardy now using our detailed travel guides below:

Milan is a true metropolis, strong and fearless but welcoming, too. Little by little, I came to realise that I could become someone here.

Giorgio ArmaniItalian Fashion Designer
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About The Italian Way

After visiting Italy for the first time in 2013, I’ve explored all 20 regions (and the Vatican, San Marino), lived in Veneto (2019-2021) and Rome (2021-present day), and have worked with Italian businesses from Venice to Naples and beyond.
Alongside my partner Sara I’ve spent the last decade getting to know the different sides of Italy and Italian life – find out more here:
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