What to do near Montalto Pavese, PV

Hermitage of St. Albert of Butrio

A peaceful place to step into medieval spirituality

Olgisio Rock

It is a fortified complex located on a steep cliff between the Tidone and Chiarone valleys in the municipality of Pianello Val Tidone. Beautiful interiors and views can be enjoyed from here.

Romanesque parish church of Viguzzolo

The small parish church, simple and solemn, has accompanied the lives of the people of Viguzzolo for centuries. Inside, one can immerse oneself in a timeless spirituality by descending all the way to its crypt.

The shelter of San Colombano al Lambro

In St. Columba there is still a rare example of a 13th-century shelter, a place intended to protect the inhabitants and food supplies from outside threats.

The pontoon bridge over the Ticino River, in Bereguardo

Bereguardo's is one of the few remaining barge bridges in Italy. It has been in existence since 1374, although the wooden boats were replaced in the early 1900s with concrete boats.

The Visconti castle of Bereguardo

A large plain Visconti castle with a square plan, surrounded by a lower wall, intended as a winter residence and hunting lodge. Beautiful entrance from the drawbridge.

Grazzano Visconti and the unreal magic of the 15th century

The city Nuov'antica

The Castle of Piovera

A place right out of a storybook

The Romanesque Basilica of St. Euphemia, in Piacenza

Beautiful Romanesque church with spectacular three-arched entrance and extraordinary capitals; on the left, evil, with monstrous beings; on the right, good, with heavenly vegetation. Solemn interior.