Madesimo (Lombardy)

Madesimo is a town in the Province of Sondrio in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) north of Milan and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northwest of Sondrio, on the border with Switzerland. Madesimo is a popular place for winter sports, and offers a variety of slopes an hills for both skiing and snowboarding. It currently features over 30 slopes which range from beginners to expert level. Among the slopes present in Madesimo, there is the famous Canalone, an off-the-track slope considered to be one of the most beautiful and challenging in the Alps. During the summer, there are many hike-able trails and paths that run up the mountains. It is here that the Tuscan poet Giosuè Carducci would come in search of inspiration for his works. The main avenue in Madesimo is named after him.

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In this savory autumnal recipe, Mantova’s traditional tortelli di zucca filling of roasted pumpkin, cheese and spices is used instead as a free-form pasta sauce.

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A yeasty roll, filled with just the right amount of vanilla pastry cream, this not-too-sweet brioche is a classic Italian breakfast treat. 

 

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A classic veal chop Milano style!
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@Mark D asks:

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Can anyone advise how we get the work in the next apartment stopped?

English Speaking Agent north of Milan.

Would anyone have a realtor to recommend in the area around Varese or Bergamo?

Italian agencies are not being very responsive. We are cash buyers looking at 100k end of market for renovation.