Ancient history, opulent churches and the grand-daddy of gelatos are highlights of Lombardy’s exciting urban centres.

Cahir O'Doherty follows Irish writer James Joyce's footsteps through northern Italy's Lake Garda region and makes some ...

The cities’ leading museums and galleries, such as Bergamo’s Accademia Carrara and Palazzo Martinengo in Brescia, will present exhibitions and events dedicated to some of the territory’s ...

Brescia turns out to be a compact and easily navigated city. The museum is housed in the former Benedictine monastery of San Salvatore and Santa Giulia, which was founded in 753 by Desiderius, who ...

The two northern Italian cities of Brescia and Bergamo were named Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2023 in honour of their plight during the COVID-19 pandemic. The joint nomination was intended as ...

Brescia, Italy, was one of the first Western cities devastated by the pandemic. It has adopted a famed ancient statue, “Winged Victory,” as the emblem of its recovery — and a prod for visits.