This natural reserve has been declared Special Protection Area (SPA) in Lombardy, where biodiversity is a priority and must be preserved.
The reserve plays a key role in preserving the wide variety of habitats and species, aquatic and marshy, rare or at risk of extinction in Italy.
Bergamo cuisine comes from peasants’ traditions: it’s simple and dishes are made with local products. Simplicity doesn’t mean lame taste, though. In fact, despite being poor, Bergamasque cuisine is rich in succulent and flavorful dishes. All over the province many restaurants still offer typical cuisine and festivals are often dedicated to traditional dishes, for example the “scarpinocc festival” in Parre or the “polenta taragna festival” in Branzi.
Trentino dishes are the result of years and years of influence of Austrian and Venetian cuisines so much so that sometimes it’s quite hard to define the origins of a dish. Traditional Trentino food is brought together by three elements: poor food, locally grown products and rigid winters.
Relish the idea of being surrounded by the wonders of nature, taking your time to explore century-old Alpine woods, valleys and mountains. Imagine yourself relaxing on lake and river shores, falling under the spell of the magical atmosphere of the Dolomites, World Heritage Site, and the Italian Alps.
Cremona is one of the 12 provinces of Lombardy and over the decades has become renowned for the typical cuisine. Every year crowds of people come to visit Cremona to taste torrone, marubini, gran bollito and many other local dishes. In this article you’ll read my one-day itinerary that combines both the most worth-visiting city landmarks and places where to taste the excellency of Cremona cuisine.
Bergamo, my small but lovely hometown, is considered a worthwhile one day trip from Milan or lake Como. In this article you’ll find all you need to know on how to spend one day in Bergamo, my travel tips and food suggestions.
