City: Lombardy
Top Things to do in Lombardy
Things to do in Lombardy, Italy: The Best Ancient Ruins
Lombardy (/ˈlɒmbərdi/ LOM-bər-dee; Italian: Lombardia [lombarˈdiːa]; Lombard: Lumbardia, pronounced: (Western Lombard) [lumbarˈdiːa], (Eastern Lombard) [lombarˈdeːa]) is one of the twenty administrative regions of Italy, in the northwest of the country, with an area of 23,844 square kilometres (9,206 sq mi). About 10 million people, forming one-sixth of Italy's population, live in Lombardy and about a fifth of Italy's GDP is produced in the region, making it the most populous and richest region in the country and one of the richest regions in Europe. Milan, Lombardy's capital, is the second-largest city and the largest metropolitan area in Italy.
Restaurants in Lombardy
1. Rock Engraving Park of Grosio
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5.0 based on 398 reviews
Guided tours at 10.30, 14.00 and 16.00! The Rock Engraving Park is a unique combination of the archaeological, architectural, historical and even landscape patrimony of various ages of the Valtellina. The Park was founded in 1978 to conserve, study and develop the Cultural Heritage on the Castle Hill (Dosso dei Castelli). Next to the two castles, the Castello Vecchio (Old Castle) from the 10th-11th century and the Castello Nuovo (New Castle) from the 14th century, even a system of dry-stone terraces, how it is typically for the Valtellina, is surrounding the Castle Hill. But special and singular is the Rupe Magna, a large rock which contains more than 5.000 engraved figures from the 4th to the 1st millennium B.C.
Reviewed By JustineH330
We had an excellent tour with in laws and our 6 and 8 year old children. Gottfried is a knowledgeable and engaging guide, who answered our many questions and kept our children engaged. A beautiful place to be!
2. Museo della Val Cavallina
3. Grotte di Catullo
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4.5 based on 3,926 reviews
Reviewed By irinak576 - Basel, Switzerland
As much as this archeological site is interesting as such, it boasts the lake views to come there for! It is easy to spend several hours here, even half a day if the weather is nice. The museum is surrounded by meadows with old olive trees, so you will always find some shade. Bringing your own lunch and enjoy it sinking in the lake views could be a good idea!
4. Rotonda di San Lorenzo
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4.5 based on 1,353 reviews
Reviewed By DamCar65
Just opposite the Basilica di Sant'Andrea is a lovely little chapel called “Rotonda di San Lorenzo”. The most ancient church in the city (11th century), inspired by the Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem and dedicated to St Lawrence. Completely round with beautiful Byzantine frescoes. You can feel the history as soon as you walk in the door and also a great way to escape from the heat for a few minutes. A card (in various languages) is available at the entrance explaining several features. Very well worth a few minutes of your time.
5. Castel Grumello
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
6. Rocca di Manerba del Garda
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4.5 based on 377 reviews
The Lombardy Region officially recognised the Nature Reserve of Manerba del Garda ("Della Rocca, del Sasso e Parco Lacuale") with a regional resolution in April 2016. The park covers a territory of approximately 1,160,000 m2 (include meadows, woodland, trails, vineyards and olive groves), as well as 850,000 m2 of the lake itself. The Reserve was established to preserve and promote the ecosystem and landscape, historical and archeological sites, as well as to support such activities as education and understanding, preservation and divulgation of a unique environment, remarkable for both its history and biodiversity. The Valtenesi Archeological Museum within the Reserve is the information centre for visitor who wish to understand why throughout history humans have chosen to settle in this spectacular setting. The Reserve is always open to the public.
7. Archeopark
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4.5 based on 296 reviews
8. Fontana d'Annibale
9. Santuario San Pancrazio
10. Strada Coperta, Strade Sotterranee e Cavallerizza
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4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By ccotelli - Vigevano, Italy
Wonderful ancient Castle to visit: stables horses, Leonardo Da Vinci Permanent Museum, Cavallerizza, etc..
