Churches in Lombardy

The most distinct landmark in Milan is definitely its gleaming cathedral, placed smack center in the city.

In a panoramic spot, the church dates to the late 1500s and was built in a local variation of late Gothic style.

A non-descript building in a narrow street of Mantova's historic center is the remaining thread in the tapestry of a once-thriving Jewish community.

One of Milan's overlooked sights is the Chiaravalle Abbey on the city's south side.

Walking into this church with its barrel-vaulted nave lined with columns and your eye is immediately drawn to the altar set in a spacious alcove.