As we got ready to welcome autumn, a grand goodbye to summer was in order. At Peschiera del Garda. On the shores of Italy’s largest lake, Lake Garda.
The regional trains from Milan reach the little town of Peschiera in about an hour and a half (it is faster if you take the high-speed trains). A convenient day or weekend trip.
The pretty lakeside town has an old fortress, quaint canals, boats docked along the lake, and a spectacular lakeside promenade with pebble beaches.
A Sunny Day in Lecco
An approximately one-hour train ride from Milano’s Porta Garibaldi took us to the charming lakeside town of Lecco.
This picturesque Alpine town, on the banks of the beautiful Lake Como, is the birthplace of the Italian writer, Alessandro Manzoni.
It was a sunny Sunday morning.
A short walk from the Lecco station brought us to Piazza XX settembre. An outdoor art exhibition attracted many onlookers.
From here, we headed towards Piazza Cermenati, which was buzzing with activity.