Adventure parks, mines to discover or a trip to the countryside? Here is a series of activities you can do with your children in Lombardy. On the map you will find updated from time to time what to see and what to do, so stay connected! Follow the update of the Children’s Lombardy project on the Facebook page Here are some illustrations and explanations of what is shown on the map ADVENTURE Schilipario mine Visitors enter the mine with the necessary equipment (helmets are provided by staff outside the mine) on board a colored train that takes them to the heart of the mountain. AfterRead More →

You would like to park in Milan, and maybe even on Saturday night. Forget it, unless you try to be crazy at 19 pm, maybe a hole can be found, but later you will not find anything, except an insured fine. Do not be discouraged, a solution is found. Usually the solution not to risk is to park in the silos; the price ranges from 2 to 5 euros per hour. Alternatively you should park far enough or turn a little (estimated time 15 – 20 min minimum) to get “ass” and find a place. Other solutions? park far away and take the tram, orRead More →

A short tour of Piacenza between the main streets of the city teeming with shops. Discover routes and routes and links to the main Piacenza sites on mytripmap. Piazza Cavalli decorate the splendid equestrian statues of Alessandro and Ranuccio I Farnese, the work of the Tuscan sculptor Francesco Mochi, who built them between 1612 and 1628. The main shopping streets seem to be two, the one leading to the Duomo is certainly very characteristic. At the end of the walk to get to the Cathedral there is also a very good ice cream parlor that for 2 euros offers you 3 flavors Bar Pasticceria BalzerRead More →

Where to take an aperitivo in Milan? Dove fare aperitivo a Milano? Discover on www.aperipiu.it or with this map!  The ones colored in purple are the “terraces aperitivo” meaning that you can take an aperitivo with a view. Usually a great one like Duomo of Milan or other chic rooftop bars in some important area of Milan. Then you might be interested in more than just an aperitivo; the happy hour. That mean “all you can eat like it’s no tomorrow”. So you must be able to discover where you can take an aperitivo and where the buffet are available. Are you interested inRead More →

Strategically located on the first hills of the Val d’Arda, the medieval village is perched along the hill and dominates the passage. The historic center remains developed on the left bank of the Arda stream. It is about 30 km from Piacenza, the provincial capital, 42 km from Cremona and 45 km from Parma. Just 1h from Milan we find a beautiful village that has remained virtually intact over the years, both as a construction and as an atmosphere.  The village is built according to the structure of medieval villages and has not undergone significant changes over the years. A village where culture, history, naturalisticRead More →

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Boat excursion to Murano, Burano and Torcello Why take a discounted (and expensive) trip on a gondola when you can make a wonderful tour to discover the Venetian islands? A cruise in the Venetian Lagoon and visit the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello, the most famous among the Venetian islands, known throughout the world for their characteristic landscape, craftsmanship and history. EXPLORE HERE THE TOUR (cost 20 euros) Cruise and visit the most famous islands of Venice, known throughout the world for their characteristic landscape, craft traditions and unique history. You will start from Piazza San Marco and during the tour you can admireRead More →

Fly over the mountains, lakes and fertile lands of Lombardy and Tuscany with a balloon flight from Lodi: discover the magic of flying pushed by the wind and the fire, climb to an altitude of 6000 meters and float in the air admiring splendid landscapes! Let yourself be carried away by the wind during a thrilling balloon flight Admire a splendid view of the region’s lakes and vineyards Celebrate your landing with a glass of champagne Discover the magical sensation you feel when flying over the lakes, vineyards and rolling hills of Lombardy and Tuscany, taking advantage of this sensational 1-hour balloon flight from Lodi.Read More →

In This map I gathered (and constantly update) all points of Lombardy and North Italy deserving of a visit. Most of the points marked here are easily reached, if you are looking for breathtaking points (synonymous with places impervious) then continue reading. Below I will show you some of the most beautiful landscapes I’ve been able to photograph in Lombardy. The list is still missing as many as Livigno, the walk (for hikers) to the Twin Lakes, the whole Valtellina (link for the panoramic trekking from Malghera to Schiazzera). The upper town of Bergamo, the villas in Tremezzina and more generally those of Lake Como, TheRead More →

By clicking on the icon next to the map title you can access the map levels; From here turn on or off the various sections for more clarity of display. Click on the different names or on the icons for more info of each counter. Immediately after passing through the Riviera del Conero I headed to Matera, as a point of support to head to Alberobello (if you go to Salento and pass through these places you can not visit!) passed the beautiful Ostuni from the white houses I headed Towards the first point of support in Salento; Porto Cesareo. Https://www.instagram.com/p/6SsiG3kkGZ/?taken-by=tildesigner Immediately after passing throughRead More →