Lombardy
Breakthrough imminent for Gotthard Base Tunnel
“Breakthrough moment” for engineers working on the £642 million Gotthard Base Tunnel is expected to occur this afternoon and at that moment the tunnel will become the longest railway tunnel in the world.
Read MoreWomen to be paid not to have abortions
The Lombardy region is to offer pregnant women who are in financial difficulty 4,500 euros to keep their babies. Governor of Lombardy Roberto Formigoni has created the 5 million euro “Nasko” fund to “help the family, maternity and the birth rate” ...
Read MoreLooking for the ultimate Crescenza
I am always on the lookout for lesser-known ingredients - which is why I set out for a long walk along the streets of Milan to find a cheesemonger rumoured to stock a near extinct breed of cheese from Lombardy.
Read MoreThree of the best lakeside gardens in Italy
Escape the heat in the botanical marvels that border Lake Como, Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore
Read MoreLovely Lake Garda
The enchanting shores of Italy’s largest lake cast their spell on Gillian Price
Read MoreProperty demand sees an increase in Bergamo
The housing market in the Lombardy art city and neighbouring province is showing some signs of recovery
Read MoreMilan celebrates Monet's Water Lilies
The lush blues, greens, pinks and purples of Claude Monet's Water Lilies series are at the heart of a Milan exhibition which explores the French impressionist's relationship with Japanese art.
Read MoreThree of the best villages on the Italian Lakes
Few places can beat the charm and sheer beauty of the Italian Lakes—which is why they have been a holiday destination for two millennia.
Read MoreContemporary villa on lake Como
A classic façade hides slick contemporary interiors and state of the art comforts in this grand villa which affords panoramic views over the lake.
Read MoreThe magic of Mantua
Situated on the River Mincio, between Verona and Bologna, Mantua is a wealthy living city with a Renaissance core as Fiona Cameron discovers.
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