DK Travel : Milan and the Lakes : Editor's choice

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The Palazzi of Via Manzoni

The boulevard from La Scala to Porta Nuova preserves many mansions from its 18th and 19th-century heyday: Brentani (No. 6), Anguissola (12), Poldi-Pezzoli (see Museo Poldi-Pezzoli), Gallarati Scotti (30) and Borromeo d’Adda (39–41).
Torre Velasca

This striking skyscraper is an oversized 1950s version of medieval tower design.
Tortelli di Zucca

Mantova specializes in this slightly sweet first course, stuffing pockets of fresh pasta with a rich pumpkin paste. It’s customarily topped with a simple butter and sage sauce.
Trussardi

Founded by a Bergamasco glove-maker in 1910, Trussardi produces classic cuts and gorgeous leather accessories.
Valtellina

This meaty red from the hills of Lake Como is powerful: one type is named “Inferno”.
Versace

Made “violently elegant” designs popular and costumed many La Scala productions in the 1980s.
Visiting the Divina Commedia, Bellagio

The coolest pub in Bellagio, with the top floor a cloud-frescoed “Paradise”; the ground floor “Purgatory”; and the tiny basement a papier-mâché “Inferno”.
Windsurfing

Each summer, windsurfers from across Europe descend on Garda’s wind-pounded northern shores – especially in Riva and Torbole – for some of the best lake surfing on the continent. Surf hire shops can be found in Riva, Torbole and Sirmione.
Windsurfing

The strong winds of the lake’s northern end draw an international crowd of windsurfers.
Wine

Lombard wines are generally excellent (see Top 10 Wines). Furthermore, the lakes border both the Veneto – home to Valpolicella, Pinot Grigio and Soave – and Piemonte, where the mighty Barolo, Barbera and Barbaresco reds are crafted.