Plunge yourself into Milan’s unconventionalhinterland. Start the tour from Bergamo and walk through medieval streets thathave maintained their ancient charm. See the Rocca castle, once a defensivestructure but now a spot where an unexpected view on the Lower Town and theneighboring valleys will surprise you. From there, continue to the heart of theUpper Town, surrounded by ancient communal palaces and the imposing civictower. The Piazza Duomo receives you with the majestic and unique Basilica ofSanta Maria Maggiore, a jewel of Romanesque art, the Cathedral, the Baptisteryand the Colleoni Chapel, an outstanding Renaissance building. Subsequently westroll along the Corsarola, the main street of the Upper Town, flanked by oldand modern shops, restaurants and coffee-houses. After lunch (apart), reachMonza, the darling of the Lombard Queen Theodolinda. Discover into theCathedral, the fascinating frescoes telling the life of the queen who leftMonza its most famous relics: the gem-encrusted Iron Crown of Italy. Visit alsothe neoclassic Villa Reale surrounded by one of the largest parks inEurope.
