World Postcards & Trekking
BERGAMO
This city was founded as a settlement of the Celtic tribe of Cenomani. It has two centres: "Città alta" (upper city), a hilltop medieval town, surrounded by 17th-century cyclopic defensive walls, and the "Città bassa" (lower city), the modern town. The Upper City has numerous places of interest: an elegant octagonal Baptistry, the 17th century Cathedral, Colleoni chapel (a masterwork of Renaissance architecture and decorative art) and the Basilica of Saint Mary Major.
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City founded by the Etruscans, it is known as the "Lioness of Italy" after ten days of popular uprising in 1849 against Austrian rule. Brescia, from 1585 to 1895, has had a major role in the history of the violin.
CREMONA
City founded by the Romans, it is especially noted for its musical history and traditions. The Town Hall is the Medioeval center and it shows off key monuments: the Cathedral (one of the most important in northern Italy), the Torrazzo (one of the highest brick bell towers in the world), the Baptistery (octagonal plan building) and The Loggia dei Militi (one of the most beautiful public buildings of the communal period).
ISEO LAKE
The corrosive action of water in contact with the soil's mountain has shaped this territory. On top of the pyramids, large boulders protects the underlying ground.
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City founded by the Etruscans, which reached its splendour during the domination of the lordship of Gonzaga (1328-1707). Its symbol is the Ducal Palace: one of the most extensive and elaborate Italian Palaces.
MILANO
It was built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan, on the remains of a 14th-century fortification. It has a quadrangular plan, site across the city's walls. The Castello complex includes some museums.