Lombardy
Things to see in Lombardy: historic places
In Lombardy the atlas lists 4,069 historic places: 1,481 historic villas and palaces, 865 museums and 501 fortresses and towers and more.
The richest areas are the province of Milano (861), the province of Brescia (565) and the province of Bergamo (408).
By date of construction, the most common period is the Modern era (57% of dated places) and the Middle Ages (20% of dated places).
Of these, 270 list opening hours, 60 have free entry and 36 are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 2,311with photo
- 2,353with description
- 270with opening hours
- 77free entry
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Main provinces and towns
- Milano · 861 places
- Brescia · 565 places
- Bergamo · 408 places
- Varese · 355 places
- Mantova · 346 places Mantua (79), Castel Goffredo (22), Castiglione delle Stiviere (19), Sabbioneta (16), Borgo Virgilio (9)
- Pavia · 307 places
- Como · 291 places
- Lecco · 226 places
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What to see in Lombardy: frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lombardy?
Among the best-documented historic places in Lombardy are Palazzo del Te (Mantua), Accademia Carrara (Bergamo), Torba Abbey (Gornate-Olona), La Scala (Milan) and Rocca d'Anfo (Anfo).
How many historic places are there in Lombardy?
The atlas lists 4,069 historic places in Lombardy: 1,481 historic villas and palaces, 865 museums, 501 fortresses and towers, 500 castles, 305 abbeys and monasteries, 224 archaeological sites, 159 historic theatres, 28 historic villages and 6 lighthouses.
Which UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Lombardy?
The places we list belong to: Longobards in Italy. Places of the Power (568-774 A.D.), Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy, Rock Drawings in Valcamonica, Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie with “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci, Longobards in Italy, Places of Power and Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps and others.
Which historic places in Lombardy can you visit for free?
Free entry (always, or on the first Sunday of the month) at Pinacoteca di Brera (Milan), Brera Astronomical Observatory (Milan), University of Milan, Ca' Granda headquarters (Milan), Museo navale Ottorino Zibetti (Caravaggio) and Certosa di Pavia (Certosa di Pavia) and 72 more. Check the conditions on the official website.