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Milan & Lombardy
In-depth travel guides to Milan and Lombardy, including major attractions, neighbourhoods, transport, food, family travel, lakes, cities, mountains and practical trip planning.
Discover places to visit, practical travel guides and ideas for your next trip.
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Lake Como Without a Car: Trains, Ferries, Buses and the Best Bases
Read more: Lake Como Without a Car: Trains, Ferries, Buses and the Best BasesTravel Lake Como without a car using trains, ferries and buses, with the best bases, luggage advice and realistic connections from Milan.
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Lake Como Ferry Guide: Routes, Tickets, Central-Lake Crossings and Common Mistakes
Read more: Lake Como Ferry Guide: Routes, Tickets, Central-Lake Crossings and Common MistakesUnderstand Lake Como ferries, central-lake crossings, tickets, fast services, vehicle ferries, queues and how to build a realistic boat-based itinerary.
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Menaggio Travel Guide: Lakefront, Hiking, Ferries and an Easy Western-Shore Base
Read more: Menaggio Travel Guide: Lakefront, Hiking, Ferries and an Easy Western-Shore BaseDiscover Menaggio as a practical Lake Como base for ferries, waterfront walks, hiking and western-shore travel, with transport and stay advice.
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Varenna Travel Guide: Villa Monastero, Castello di Vezio, Ferries and Quiet Hours
Read more: Varenna Travel Guide: Villa Monastero, Castello di Vezio, Ferries and Quiet HoursPlan Varenna with Villa Monastero, the waterfront, Castello di Vezio, train and ferry connections, crowd strategy and advice on staying overnight.
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Bellagio Travel Guide: Waterfront, Gardens, Ferries and When to Stay Overnight
Read more: Bellagio Travel Guide: Waterfront, Gardens, Ferries and When to Stay OvernightPlan Bellagio beyond the postcard lanes with gardens, waterfront walks, ferries, quiet hours, overnight advice and realistic connections around Lake Como.
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Como City Travel Guide: Cathedral, Waterfront, Brunate and a Better First Day
Read more: Como City Travel Guide: Cathedral, Waterfront, Brunate and a Better First DayExplore Como city with a realistic route through the cathedral, historic centre, waterfront and Brunate, plus trains, ferries, food and where to stay.
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Where to Stay on Lake Como: Como, Varenna, Bellagio, Menaggio or Tremezzina?
Read more: Where to Stay on Lake Como: Como, Varenna, Bellagio, Menaggio or Tremezzina?Compare the best Lake Como bases for first-time visitors, rail travellers, couples, families, villas and car-free trips, with honest transport trade-offs.
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Lake Como Travel Guide: Towns, Ferries, Trains and How to Plan a Realistic Stay
Read more: Lake Como Travel Guide: Towns, Ferries, Trains and How to Plan a Realistic StayPlan Lake Como with a realistic choice of towns, trains, ferries, villas, seasons and overnight bases instead of trying to see the whole lake…
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Best Parks and Gardens in Milan: Sempione, BAM, Montanelli and Green Escapes
Read more: Best Parks and Gardens in Milan: Sempione, BAM, Montanelli and Green EscapesFind Milan’s best parks and gardens for walking, children, running, architecture and quiet breaks, from Sempione and BAM to Montanelli and larger green escapes.
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Milan in Winter and at Christmas: Weather, Markets, Museums and Practical Planning
Read more: Milan in Winter and at Christmas: Weather, Markets, Museums and Practical PlanningPlan Milan in winter and at Christmas with realistic weather advice, seasonal traditions, markets, museums, transport, clothing and shorter-day itineraries.
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Shopping in Milan Guide: Luxury Streets, Independent Boutiques, Vintage and Markets
Read more: Shopping in Milan Guide: Luxury Streets, Independent Boutiques, Vintage and MarketsShop Milan intelligently across the Fashion District, department stores, independent boutiques, vintage streets, markets and design shops, with tax and sale advice.
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Milan Design and Architecture Guide: Triennale, ADI, Modern Districts and Historic Icons
Read more: Milan Design and Architecture Guide: Triennale, ADI, Modern Districts and Historic IconsExplore Milan’s design and architecture through Triennale, ADI, Portaluppi, Torre Velasca, CityLife, Porta Nuova and the city’s major design districts.