Monte Baldo, Monte Brè and Monte Generoso are just three of the Italian Lakes' mountains which offer a cable car ride up to the top and then plenty of downhill mountain bike trails. There are companies in the main towns and around the base of the mountains who hire good quality bikes. For a more gentle route, try the single-track around Lake Garda.
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Rocca Borromeo Castle, Angera
Medieval fortress belonging to the Borromeo family
The fortified castle of Borromeo sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking the town of Angera and is one of the best-preserved castles in the region. There are spectacular views of Lake Maggiore and across to the Alps, meaning it was an important strategic location.
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Palazzo Marino Palace, Milan - Centre
Milan's city hall, located in a 16th-century palace
Palazzo Marino has been the home of Milan's town council since 1861. Located in La Scala square, the palace was designed by architect Galeazzo Alessi, from Perugia, in 1558.
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Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace), Milan - Centre
An opulent neoclassical mansion with big-name exhibits in front of the Duomo
The Royal Palace is a classically beautiful example of 18th-century Milanese architecture. Built in the 1300s, it was initially the residence of the Visconti and Sforza families, then later home to the Spanish and Austrian governors.
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Santa Maria delle Grazie Church, Northwest Milan
15th-century convent, home to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper
This Dominican convent, included in UNESCO's World Heritage Sites List, was built between 1463 and 1481 under the promotion of Duke Francesco Sforza. Leonardo Da Vinci's famous Last Supper fresco is located in its refectory.
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Torre del Gombito Tower, Bergamo
12th-century watch tower in Bergamo's Città Alta
This 52-metre tower rises up in Bergamo's old town offering a strategic view across the town and the surrounding area. Apparently, it was originally 64 metres high but the top few metres were removed in the 19th century due to the risk of collapse.
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Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio (Basilica of St Ambrose), Northwest Milan
4th-century basilica founded by Saint Ambrose
One of the most important religious buildings, dedicated to Milan's patron saint, Saint Ambrose, who founded this Roman Basilica. It is bright and well rebuilt and has a wonderful golden dome with thousands of mosaics. Saint Ambrose is buried here in the crypt.
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Terrazza Gallia Restaurant, Milan - Centre
Gourmet restaurant near the train station in Milan
Located at the luxury Excelsior Gallia Hotel, this rooftop restaurant boasts a menu created under the consultancy of three-Michelin starred chefs Enrico and Roberto Cerea and the Lebano brothers. They serve modern Italian cuisine with a focus on the Lombardy region.
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VUN Restaurant, Milan - Centre
Michelin starred restaurant right in front of Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle
This elegant and sophisticated restaurant is located in a luxury hotel right in the heart of Milan and has been awarded a Michelin star. They serve traditional Italian dishes with innovative touches using local fresh ingredients.
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Il Baretto Restaurant, Milan - Centre
A part of Milanese gastronomic culture
Il Baretto has been running for over fifty years, delighting the great and the good of the city for half a century. The sophisticated, old English club house decor is host to a refined menu taking cues from Milanese and international cuisine.
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Rubacuori Restaurant, Milan - Centre
Fine dining in Milan, inspired by Venice
Michelin-starred experience that draws on the experimentation of the Venissa culinary approach. The enchanting decor completes the tone for dining in a very unique setting.
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Seta Restaurant, Milan - Centre
An Italian dining experience directed by renowned head chef Antonio Guida
The 2-Michelin-starred Seta restaurant located in the Mandarin Oriental Milan hotel is a new kid on the block for the Milanese restaurant scene. An open-plan kitchen gives guests a peak of how the stunning dishes are prepared and a more complete experience to their choices.
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Palazzo Parigi Restaurant, Milan - Centre
A sumptuous dining experience of classic Italian inspiration
The elegant style and furnishings, the neoclassical pieces of art decorating the walls and the hand-painted high ceiling is a dramatic yet fitting setting for the fantastic food of the Palazzo Parigi restaurant. And when the weather is fine, the relaxed atmosphere of the private garden terrace provides an alternative atmosphere for visiting diners.
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Ranch Barlot Horse Riding
Trekking in the Monte Baldo.
Heading up the hills from Lake Garda is the beautiful Monte Baldo region of sloping forests, lush greenery and flowing rivers.
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Milano Golf Course
Classic charming golf course on the outskirts of Milan
This 18-hole course was built in 1928 in the historic Royal Park of Monza. The three paths of the course are set within an ancient wood, requiring the player to think carefully about each shot, with a focus on precision in the front 9 and long shots on the back 9.
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Lake Maggiore Express 
Lake Maggiore Express
Taking in the main sights by a combination boat and train trip.
This round trip by boat and train, taking in the main sights and towns is a fantastic way of seeing the area around Lake Maggiore.
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Trenino di Orta 
Trenino di Orta
Tour Orta by little train.
The great little trains of Orta tour around this part of the lovely lake, taking in the main square of Orta San Giulio, the holy mountain of Sacramonte and its chapels, and the painted village of Legro. It's a great way of seeing this outcrop of land and is a big hit with children.
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Villa Paradiso Golf Course
A golf club welcoming players at all levels just 20 mins from Milan.
This 18-hole, par 72, golf course was designed by Franco Piras and realised in 2002.
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Bogliaco Golf Course, Toscolano Maderno
The Mediterranean climate allows year-round golfing.
Elevated in the hills on Lake Garda's western side, Bogliaco golf course and resort is blessed with a Mediterranean setting and superb views.
