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Milan is the most convenient city to fly into the Italian lakes, especially Como. Como’s main station (“San Giovanni”) is connected...

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Climate The climate in the lakes is mild. The season starts from the beginning of March to the end of October (most hotels...

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Set on the shores of Italy’s Lake Garda in Gardone Riviera, Il...

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The northern Italian towns of Verona and Vicenza have long been established stops on the tourist trail. The nearby town of Brescia is less...

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Perched on top of Mount Cidneo, Brescia Castle dominates the Italian city’s skyline. Its views across to the city below,...

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In Roman times the northern Italian city of Brescia was known as Brexia, and what was a Roman road that led to Milan - now the...

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Situated near Brescia’s gorgeous Piazza della Loggia, the Osteria al Bianchi has been home to a café since 1880 and achieved...

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Brescia’s Santa Giulia Museum is more than just a home to valuable artefacts, the complex itself is interesting because it was built on the...

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The hills of the Franciacorta region around Italy’s Lake Iseo produce some of the country’s most famous wines. Covering 230 sq km,...