What to do near Verrua Po, PV

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.

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.

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.

Hermitage of St. Albert of Butrio

A peaceful place to step into medieval spirituality

Palazzina Pusterla, Cascina Ca' Granda, Zibido San Giacomo

The Palazzina Pusterla is a rare and delightful example of a late 14th-century hunting lodge. It is leaning against an irrigation ditch in which the mill wheel fishes. Around it is a beautiful park, well and bakery.

Basilica of San Bassiano

A majestic building in the Lodi countryside, it is a hymn to Lombard Romanesque-Gothic

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.

Mirasole Abbey, an oasis of peace and silence

A fortified complex in the Milanese countryside chronicles the spirituality experienced by the monastic order of the Humiliati

Rocca Brivio Sforza, San Giuliano Milanese

Fascinating 17th-century brick villa of sober Baroque style, rising on a slight isolated rise in the countryside. From the monumental gate there is a glimpse of the garden with an elegant loggia.