Lombardy awaits!
Did you know that Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” fresco was painted and is still on display in Milan, Lombardy’s capital?
Did you know that Milan’s Duomo is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the world?
Did you know that the largest complex of Roman ruins outside of Rome is found in Brescia, Lombardy, a former Roman capital and one of the region’s most vibrant cities?
Did you know that the modern violin was invented between the Lombard cities of Brescia and Cremona, where you can still view artisanal luthiers at work today?
Did you know that Lombardy is home to two of Italy’s most famous appellations for the production of sparkling wine, Franciacorta and Oltrepò Pavese, where Italy’s most celebrated Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Riesling are grown?
Did you know that the Alpine valley of Valtellina is one of Italy’s best skiing destinations and is a producer of some of Italy’s most coveted and collected red wines made from Nebbiolo?
Did you know that some of Italy’s finest restaurants, including 3-star Michelin dining destinations, are located between the Lombard cities of Bergamo and Brescia?
Did you know that Milan is not only the capital of world fashion today?
It’s also home to some of Italy’s most exciting new wine bars and wine-themed restaurants?
Pavia, Bergamo, Brescia, Milan, Cremona… These cities and their cultural treasures are just some of the destinations we will be featuring over the course of our “Ogni Giorno in Lombardia” — “Every Day in Lombardy” — series of social media posts.
The campaign is presented by the Chambers of Commerce of Pavia, in collaboration with the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, the tourist office of Valtellina, together with Perillo Tours Inc., founded in 1945 in New York City, a leading resource for travel in Italy.
Perillo Tours will create a special travel package dedicated to Lombardy, offering discounted prices for those who follow this campaign.
This exclusive package will be presented starting from the next post and will be available for the entire duration of the campaign.
Stay tuned for more images and stories from “Every Day in Lombardy”! This campaign was conceived with the contribution of Regione Lombardia.