Italy, lake country

[Fioridave]

We will be in Milan for a few days on our way to Trieste. We were thinking of the lake country for a day trip. Since there are lots of pretty natural areas near where I live I am less interested in lakes than in towns with architectural and historical places. We went to Como a few years ago and were disappointed since the town itself had very little.

do any of the lake towns have historica/architectura/artistic places to see

any links would be appreciated

thanks

 

[Alpinista]

Take a look at Lake Garda. If you are driving from Milan to Trieste, would be a good stopping place along the way rather than a day trip?

We had a fantastic suite at the Grand Hotel Gardone Riviera when there in what was then an elegant hotel showing its age. It has been closed for a while being renovated and it appears that they are accepting reservations for stays beginning April 1, 2024.

 

[ncp]

Utzi the mummified ice man has a museum in that neck of the woods. I’d love to see him myself, not sure if that’s up your alley.

 

[Ian Sutton]

Novara is pretty close by and well connected by public transport. Certainly some good architecture there, including a cathedral designed by the same person who did Torino's Mole. As a city it somehow avoids tourism's gaze, which I'm comfortable with, and it's certainly pleasant to stroll around, but not huge.

If motor racing appeals, there's Monza

Then there are plenty of very fast freccia train routes, meaning Bologna, Torino and others are in easy range for a day trip

 

[jan]

We visited the Sacro Monte site at Lago di Orta and found it fascinating. there is one also in Varese:

SACRO MONTE UNESCO DI VARESE (Le Cappelle ed il Santuario di Santa Maria del Monte)

Sacro Monte di Varese - Informazioni turistiche, storia, news e curiosità sul Sacro Monte di Varese

www.sacromontevarese.net

 

[Tina]

Bergamo, the hisorical part - Città alta is ideal for a day trip. Especially combined with Accademia Carrara for art https://www.lacarrara.it/en/
Or I agree with Ian about Novara, a very pleasant place for a day trip

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