Lombardy

Situated in the Northwest of Italy and bordering Switzerland, the region of Lombardy may have the reputation for being one of the more industrial areas of the country, but it is in fact still filled with beautiful countryside. The landscape ranges from rolling hills populated with vineyards to flat rice producing plains, the alpine scenery of Valchiavenna and Valtellina to the wistful and romantic lakes Maggiore, Como, Garda and the calmer Lake Iseo, which have been popular holiday destinations for many years. Fun fact: olive oil that is made on the shores of Lake Iseo and Lake Garda is particularly prized in Italy!