| The classic holiday would be a beach resort or skiing | | | | Italian Features. This was seen in the arts and |
| package. However, for those looking for something a | | | | architecture of the Lake District area. The city of |
| bit different, why not try the Lake District in | | | | Milan has a great influence on the lakes due to its |
| Northern Italy. The lakes of Como, Maggiore and | | | | close proximity. |
| Garda are renowned for their outstanding natural | | | | Sights and Attractions |
| beauty and incredible scenery. There are plenty of | | | | The main features of the area are obviously the |
| historic towns scattered along the shores of the | | | | magnificent lakes, especially those of Como, Maggiore |
| lakes. All are characteristic of the area with shuttered | | | | and Garda. There are various excursions on each of |
| ochre houses, cobble streets and small churches. | | | | the lakes that are worth a look such as the steam |
| Travelling There | | | | cruise on Lake Como and visits to the stunning |
| The three airports that are nearby and offer | | | | gardens on shores of the lakes. If you like historic |
| transfers are Milan Bergamo, Brescia and Verona. You | | | | towns and villages then take a drive through the |
| can also get there with ease by rail and bus so | | | | mountains as they are riddled with beautiful little |
| travelling there should be a simple choice. | | | | towns. |
| Accommodation | | | | Shopping in the Area |
| There are many forms of accommodation in the area | | | | There are plenty of little shops that are unique to |
| from hotels to bed and breakfasts, which is the most | | | | the area. Weekly outdoor markets are popular and |
| common option. When choosing a hotel, be sure to | | | | have plenty of nice items to look through including |
| not take any notice of the star ratings as most of | | | | jewellery, leather and ceramics. Paintings are also a |
| the on and two star hotels are of excellent quality. | | | | common purchase from these markets as there are |
| However, if you are after class there are certain | | | | some great galleries to browse. |
| luxury hotels that offer the highest qualities. | | | | Dining |
| History of the Area | | | | The towns in the Lake District have plenty of dining |
| Italian history is vast and heavily linked with the | | | | options that suit all tastes. The most common eating |
| Roman Empire as is the Lake District area that | | | | establishments are the restaurants an pizzerias |
| remained with the Empire until its collapse. The Italian | | | | however be sure to check the price on the menus |
| Renaissance that occurred during the 14th and 15th | | | | before entering to assure they are within your |
| centuries involved the redevelopment of historic | | | | budget. |