It is best to get acquainted with Lombardy beginning with the smaller cities, which retain the charm and beauty of the old times. It seems that the best place to start exploring Lombardy is Varese. Just leave your car on one of the parkings and simply stroll around.
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AThe City Of Varese
3 hours
A small and beautiful town in the heart of Lombardy
After drinking your shot of true Italin espresso in one of the local coffee shops, you can sit back in your car and head northwest to one of the most prominent and interesting places in this region, the Sacro Monte of Varese.
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BThe Sacro-Monte of Varese
3 hours
This beautiful church was built in the 17th century on 800 meter high spectacular Orona hill.
Having admired the stunning landscapes which open from that spot, you should drive to the east, towards the Santa Caterina del Sasso monastery.
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CSanta Caterina del Sasso
1 hour or less
A beautiful ancient monastery with stunning landscapes
Only after that I advise you to go back to Milan, otherwise your first impressions of the region might be spoiled. Or you can continue exploring Lombardy, visiting such places as Como, Lecco, Bergamo… Will you continue this list?
Updated: March 4, 2015
