Visit to a gorgonzola dairy

The most fascinating thing about a visit to a gorgonzola dairy is the pride and enthusiasm invested in the cheese.

The Ticino river in Pavia

What to do in Pavia

Pavia lies only 35 km south of Milan, but the university city has retained a strong identity of its own. Here are our suggestions of what to do in Pavia.

Sabbioneta – Ideal city of the Renaissance

Sabbioneta – Ideal city of the Renaissance

A dramatic and tragic fate did not distract the founder of Sabbioneta – Ideal city of the Renaissance from his project.

Beef crumbles

Beef crumbles from Busto Arsizio

Beef crumbles from Busto Arsizio north of Milan in Italy

The Charterhouse of Pavia

The Charterhouse of Pavia came as a shock to this first time visitor who had not expected to find exuberant architecture in these rather drab surroundings.