Lombardy holiday apartments, homes and villas

Why choose a holiday home in Lombardy?

Some people suspect the Italians invented eyeglasses so no would miss the dazzling scenery of the Lombardy region. Less than 15 minutes from the City of Brescia is the Ronchi where most of the city's produce is supplied.

Assembled here are fragrant orchards, carpet meadows, quaint farm homes, charming villas and extravagant restaurants. A drive to the Ronchi provides a magnificent view of Brescia and the hugging countryside. Along the way you will encounter numerous trattorias that at first glance appear as unassuming restaurants but serve the finest foods and drinks.

Auto enthusiasts make a point to observe the roaring Mille Miglia car race that begins and ends in Brescia.

From the days of the Roman Empire, travelers have sought relaxation at Lake Como. Deep, cold water is the backdrop to the postcard town of Bellagio that sits prominently between the two southern forks of this famous destination lake.

Mark Twain described his first impressions of Lago di Lecco in "Innocents Abroad". Standing here soaking up the site of ancient red roofed buildings, it is not difficult to imagine Twain's "open barouche" and "wild, boisterous driver" as he marinated in the wild mountain scenery and the town of Lecco.

Lecco offers an irresistible opportunity to travel via cable car to Piani d'Erna where you will enjoy a high altitude view of the shimmering lake and towering Alps.

In 1881, the English author, Samuel Butler wrote: "It seems the Italians cannot gaze on a high place without the desire to place something at the top, and nowhere have they done it more elegantly than at the Sacred Mount of Varese".

Picture yourself walking the two kilometer, sacred cobblestone path on Mount Olona. You will pass by 14 chapels created from the 1400s to 1700s on the Via Crucis as you make your way to the Sanctuary of Santa Maria on the Mount.

Lombardy inspires reflection and deprives you of no sensation. Imagine calling this home for a little while and collecting memories that never fade.

Contribution post: 01 August 2010