Valtellina

Culture
by Kristie Prada | Thu, 03/21/2019 - 03:46
While the North of Italy is well known for gems such as Milan, Venice and the lake district. Few are aware of the stunning area of Lombardy called Valtellina.…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 09/27/2018 - 09:23
The highest Tibetan bridge in Europe was inaugurated last weekend in Valtellina, a beautiful Alpine area of Lombardy in northern Italy.  The so-called ‘Ponte…
Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati | Tue, 10/03/2017 - 03:00
A trip to the northern Italian region of Lombardy in the autumn season means a bountiful of local delicacies, starting with the Mantua pumpkin (zucca mantovana…
Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 11/25/2016 - 00:00
[Photo: Pumpkin ravioli are the classic Mantova dish.] When talking about Italian food, the cuisine of Lombardy is usually not the first that comes to mind,…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 02/19/2016 - 00:00
There’s no shortage of options for the mountain lover in Italy. From north to south, il bel paese features mountain resorts to be enjoyed both in winter and…
Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 10/15/2015 - 02:00
In Italy, wine is made even in the most improbable places. One such place is Valtellina, a beautiful 40-kilometer wide valley north of Lake Como, in the…
Food & Drink
by Silvia Donati | Thu, 09/24/2015 - 06:25
Italy is a good place to be if you love formaggio – the variety and quality of the cheeses here are outstanding. Every region produces its own unique cheeses,…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 09/11/2015 - 06:00
With this article, ITALY Magazine begins a new series called “Walking Italy”. The series focuses on places in Italy best explored on foot, from gorgeous…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Mon, 10/20/2014 - 03:00
Winter sports enthusiasts will find plenty of fun activities to do in the beautiful mountains of Lombardy. Start your journey in the Orobie Prealps, in the…
Travel
by Silvia Donati | Fri, 01/31/2014 - 02:00
Often overshadowed by neighboring Trentino with its famous Dolomites, Valtellina, a vast area extending for 200 kilometers within the northern region of…