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Golf Club Monticello

Bergamo, credit: inLombardia

Milan, Galleria Vittorio
Emanuele II,
credit: inLombardia

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LOMBARDY REGION
One of Italy’s largest regions, Lombardy neighbours with
Switzerland.
Lombardy has a wide range of landscapes, of which the Lakes
Como, Maggiore, and Garda understandably are of prime importance.
Traditional trattorias and multi-award-winning restaurants
highlight the region’s culinary tradition with cuisine comprising
of risottos, pumpkin tortelli, cassoeula and cheeses like Taleggio
and Grana Padano.
Some of the country’s finest wines are grown in Franciacorta,
the Oltrepò Pavese and the zone of Garda. All have world-class
wineries, not to mention Valtellina, whose mountain wines have
such an intense flavour.
MILAN. You just cannot visit Lombardy without visiting Milan,

the European capital of fashion. A veritable metropolis for
shopping, Milan is also famous for its restaurants. If it’s culture
that you are after, the Gothic Duomo di Milano cathedral and
the Santa Maria delle Grazie convent, which houses Leonardo
da Vinci’s mural The Last Supper, are not to be missed.
GOLF. With over sixty golf courses within the region,

Lombardy could be said to be where golf is most
prominent. With a backdrop of the Alps, the Italian Lakes
or its historical towns and cities, the options are endless.

LAKE COMO GOLF. Nine exclusive clubs with spectacular views
of the lake are to be found here and several courses have hosted
some of the biggest international golf events. A stay at one of the
luxury hotels located around the lake or within the town of Como
make this an ideal destination for golfers.
LAKE GARDA GOLF. Beautiful scenery, Mediterranean vegetation
and a wide variety of world-class golf resorts welcome the golfer
to Lake Garda, a real golf holiday contender. The ability to play
all year round due to its warm, temperate climate opens up the
possibilities for a round or two when other courses may be closed.
MILAN GOLF. Just a short distance from the business and fashion
capital, you will find golf courses which will remind you of those
back in England. Some of the oldest and most prestigious courses
in Italy, they regularly host international tournaments and
championships, and are open and available to the visitor.
LAKE MAGGIORE GOLF. Lush forests, the lake, and a backdrop

of the Monte Rosa mountain range create a magical place to visit
and play golf. Every course has a story to tell, diverse and
fascinating, with combinations of forests, streams, magnificent
views, striking fairways and lush greens. www.in-lombardia.com

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