Touring Italy s Lombardy Region

S ituated in the north of         ultimate freedom. The following    Italy, under the shadow of      is a guide to some of the regions  the Alps, the Lombardy          most attractive cities and how to  region is home to some of the         get to them!                       most spectacular sights in Italy.                                        From the banks of the shimmering      Milan                              Lake Como to the glitzy streets                                          of Milan, car hire offers myriad      Cutting edge yet historic,         magical touring possibilities.        fashionable but timeless, not      There are many reasons why            only is Milan the capital of the   renting a car in Italy makes          Lombardy region, it is also        sense. One good reason is that        regarded as one of the world’s     many of the country’s most            most stylish cities. With          spectacular sights can’t be           designer boutiques galore,         reached with public transport.        stunning architecture and elegant                                        restaurants and bars, a Milan car  What's more, renting a car in         hire excursion offers something    Lombardy allows you to stop and       for everyone.                      start your journey wherever and                                          whenever you wish. Enjoy the          12km from Linate Milan Airport     Dolce Vita at a pace that suits       50km from Malpensa Milan Airport   you. Car hire allows you to make      53.2km from Bergamo Orio al Serio  the most of your Italy travel         Airport                            experience, especially if you         113km from Brescia Montichiari     haven’t got much time to spend.       Airport                            Whatever you want to do in Italy,                                        whether it’s shopping, touring        Monte Generoso                     the sights or learning about the                                         local culture, you’ll find            The dramatic peaks of Monte        renting a car affords you the         Generoso make for an exciting      Lombardy car hire excursion. For      Airport                            the best views, drive to Capolago     152km from Brescia Montichiari     situated on Lake Lugano and take      Airport                            a 40 minute journey by cogwheel                                          railway to its summit.                Bergamo                            Breathtaking views of lakes                                              Lugano, Como, Varese and Maggiore     Nestling in the foothills of the   can be enjoyed from the top.          Alps, the pretty town of Bergamo                                         is renowned for its artistic       88.4km from Linate Milan Airport      heritage and unspoilt natural      80km from Malpensa Milan Airport      beauty and a piazza that is        112km from Bergamo Orio al Serio      considered by many to be the most  Airport                               attractive in the whole of Italy.  172km from Brescia Montichiari        It’s a town of contrasts too,      Airport                               half modern and bustling, half                                           ancient and bohemian, Bergamo car  Como                                  hire allows you to explore                                               whichever aspect takes your        Probably most famous for its          fancy.                             dazzling lakes, Como is by far                                           the region’s most popular holiday     Pavia                              resort and deservingly so. No                                            visit to Como should be               Renowned for its elegant Certosa   considered complete without a         (Carthusian Monastery), Pavia is   boat trip on the beautiful Lake       a town rich in history and         Como.                                 culture. The town itself dates                                           back to Roman times, but it is     68km from Linate Milan Airport        its charming medieval character    60km from Malpensa Milan Airport      that captivates most visitors.     92km from Bergamo Orio al Serio                                          52km from Linate Milan Airport        Airport                            87km from Malpensa Milan Airport      134km from Brescia Montichiari     100km from Bergamo Orio al Serio      Airport                            About the Author Fiona writes for Argus Car Hire and Car Hire Italy Published At: www.Isnare.com