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Whoever arrives in Montebello della Battaglia, in the heart of the Oltrepò Pavese, discovers a village nestled on a natural terrace that joins the hills…

Nestled in the hills that separate Casteggio from Montalto Pavese, Oliva Gessi is one of the smallest municipalities in the province of Pavia, with less…

Situated in a dominant position over the town of Montesegale, in the Oltrepò Pavese area, the castle stands on a rise that has ensured a…

Nestling at the foot of the foothills of the Oltrepò Pavese area, Torricella Verzate is a small village that preserves a thousand-year history full of…

In the heart of the Oltrepò Pavese, where the vineyards draw the horizon and tradition mingles with ingenuity, lies Santa Giuletta, a surprising village, known…

For fish lovers, the Oltrepò Pavese has some surprises in store. Cover image from La Vasca di Cigognola‘s Facebook page. Places Some suggestions on where…

Located on the right bank of the Po River and not far from the confluence of the Versa, the municipality of Portalbera stretches over the…

In the eastern part of the Oltrepò Pavese lies Bosasco, an intermediate area between the Po Valley and the hills and between the city of…

Arena Po is located in Oltrepò Pavese, just across the river Po, on the right bank. It is a small town but is full of…

The Po is an important river that flows through several regions. The Oltrepò Pavese, with its flat, foothills, hills and mountains, is the area south…

The village of Cigognola is known for its scenic 13th-century castle perched on a hill: impossible not to recognise it from afar, with its tall…

The village The municipality of Santa Maria della Versa is located in the hills of the Oltrepò, in the middle valley of the Versa stream….

In late spring and summer, many village festivals are organised with food, drinks, music, shows and games. Beer festival in Oltrepò Pavese In Oltrepò Pavese,…

Golferenzo is a small and charming medieval village located in Oltrepò Pavese, near the Emilia-Romagna border. The settlement consists of the main town on a…

Situated in the hills to the right of the upper Versa Valley, Volpara is an ancient medieval village in the Oltrepò Pavese area, characterised by…

A medieval village in the Oltrepò Pavese … Montecalvo Versiggia owes its name to the Versiggia stream. Emperor Frederick Barbarossa assigned it to the city…

The municipality of Rocca de’ Giorgi extends over a medium-hilly area, in the upper part of the Scuropasso stream basin and reaches the medium-high portion…

Montalto Pavese is the ‘queen of the Oltrepò Pavese’, due to the dominating position of the grandiose castle at the top of the hills above…

Borgo Priolo stretches across the hills of the Oltrepò Pavese between two streams, the Coppa and the Schizzola. It has a curious triangular shape marked…

The Oltrepò Pavese is a vast area where vineyards have been cultivated since time immemorial.It is traversed by the 45th parallel, a latitude known as‘the…

Surrounded by the hills of the Oltrepò Pavese, Torrazza Coste is a place to discover for its balance of history, nature and wine-making traditions. The…

Wine in Oltrepò Pavese has always played a leading role, and with good reason, given the contribution in terms of quality and numerical production of…

A fascinating corner of Oltrepò Pavese Between the foothills of the Oltrepò Pavese and the Po Valley, Codevilla stands out for its rich historical and…

The village of Retorbido stretches in Oltrepò Pavese between the plains and the hills, along the right bank of the Rile stream, which was diverted…

In the hills of Oltrepò Pavese, Rivanazzano Terme is a mix of history, relaxation and culture made up of beneficial thermal waters and a fascinating…

Amidst the rolling hills of the Oltrepò Pavese, Montecalvo Versiggia guards an architectural jewel that has its roots in the area’s noble past: the Montecalvo…

Nestled in the charming valley of the Staffora stream, Godiasco Salice Terme is a fascinating destination in theOltrepò Pavese area. This municipality famous for its…

On the heights of theOltrepòPavese, Rocca Susella is a little gem located between the Ardivestra Valley, the Schizzola Valley and the Rile Valley, where history,…

The Oltrepò is wonderful in fine weather: with all its shades of green, it is an ideal place for children to play outdoors. Where to…

In the silence of the Oltrepò Pavese hills, among tidy rows of vines and shady woods, Pietra de’ Giorgi reveals an ancient and mysterious soul….

The Oltrepò Pavese is magical in every season, including spring! Here are ViviOltrepò’s suggestions for outdoor activities as we enter the warm season. What to…

Located in the valley of the Ardivestra stream, Montesegale is a small jewel of the Oltrepò Pavese known for its evocative landscape and rich medieval…

The Municipality of Colli Verdi (PV) Colli Verdi is a scattered municipality established on 1 January 2019 by the merger of Canevino, Ruino and Valverde….

One of the most charming and picturesque villages in our territory, Zavattarello is also called the Green Pearl of the Oltrepò Pavese. Its medieval streets…

With Romagnese we unlock a memory for manyThis village has always been one of the most popular summer holiday resorts in theOltrepò Pavese Montano, not…

Besides the charm of the medieval village, Menconico also offers wonders of nature. Cover photo from Comunità Montana Oltrepò Pavese website The Monte Alpe nature…

Brallo di Pregola is a municipality in the Oltrepò Pavese between the Trebbia and Staffora Valleys . It has two ‘firsts’: it is the southernmost…

A castle in the heart of the Oltrepò hills Anyone looking at Montù Beccaria from the surrounding hills will immediately see, in the highest part…

In the past, the Oltrepò Pavese was traversed by pilgrims and wayfarers on their way to Bobbio and then on to Rome. Along the route,…

Rock climbing is a sport that combines physical strength, technique and mental concentration. It offers enthusiasts the opportunity to challenge themselves, improve their physical fitness…

In the heart of the Oltrepò Pavese, in Arena Po, a unique project is born that merges art, landscape and local identity: MAAAPO – Museo…

Within the ancient walls of Zavattarello’s Dal Verme Castle, one of the most iconic historical symbols of the Oltrepò Pavese area, a surprising artistic itinerary…

Cascina Mirani, in Zavattarello, houses a unique museum: the Magazzino dei Ricordi, a true immersion in the rural and artisanal past of the Oltrepò Pavese….

Ponte Nizza is a municipality in the Oltrepò Pavese region of Lombardy. It is located in the valley of the Staffora stream, at the confluence…

Traversed by the Nizza stream, which is a tributary of the Staffora river, the municipality of Val di Nizza comprises around twenty hamlets and numerous…

A village suspended in time Nestled in the picturesque hills of the Oltrepò Pavese, Santa Margherita di Staffora stands on the right bank of the…

The medieval village of Cecima is located in the beautiful hills of the Oltrepò Pavese and is part of the Oltrepò Pavese Mountain Community. Origins…

In the heart of the Oltrepò Pavese mountains, the small hamlet of Ponti, in the municipality of Brallo di Pregola, is home to a unique…

Carnival – a religious occasion for some – is for many a time of year of colour, laughter and merriment. Carnival 2025 starts on 16…

When thinking of ski sports, the most renowned ski resorts in the Alps usually come to mind, but what if you pointed your navigator to…

Hidden in the heart of the Oltrepò Pavese area, Varzi stands out as one of the most fascinating destinations for lovers of art and gastronomy….

Nestled in the verdant Ardivestra Valley, the village of Montesegale guards one of the architectural jewels of the Oltrepò Pavese: the castle, a perfectly preserved…

Bagnaria is a picturesque village, a gem of the Oltrepò Pavese.It lies in the Staffora valley, nestled among green hills and crossed by the Staffora…

Among the hills of the Oltrepò Pavese, Oliva Gessi preserves a place of intense religious memory: the birthplace of Saint Luigi Versiglia. This small museum,…

In the heart of the city of Voghera, inside the historic former cavalry barracks, is a precious place for lovers of nature, fossils and earth…

In the heart of the Pavia Apennines, Menconico is one of those villages where time seems to slow down, where traditions survive among the ancient…

Godiasco, a village known for its religious and popular traditions, is home to a special museum, where art, devotion and the memory of the territory…

In the eastern heart of the Oltrepò Pavese area, amidst hills adorned with vineyards and atmospheres of bygone times, Rovescala holds a hidden gem of…

In the heart of Voghera, at number 1 bis of via Gramsci, stands one of the most complete and touching cultural centres of the entire…

In the green Versa Valley, nestled in the rolling hills of the Oltrepò Pavese, lies Volpara, a small village known for its wine-growing vocation. Here,…

In the heart of the Lombardy Apennines, between Santa Margherita di Staffora, Brallo di Pregola, Menconico and Romagnese, lies the ‘Il Grano in Erba’ Eco-museum:…

At the top of a small road that climbs the heights of Cella di Varzi, a hamlet of the medieval village of Varzi, lies one…

In the heart of the lower part of the Oltrepò Pavese Mountain Community, the Castle of Montalto Pavese, also known as ‘Il Maniero’, stands out…

In the heart of the Staffora Valley, where the hills huddle around dense woods and timeless villages, stands the Castle of Oramala, one of the…

In the Upper Staffora Valley, where the fresh mountain air caresses the hills of the Oltrepò Pavese, a small museum celebrates one of the territory’s…

In the Upper Staffora Valley, where the Lombardy Apennines meet the history of the Four Provinces, Santa Margherita di Staffora guards a small rural treasure:…

In the centre of Santa Giuletta, overlooking Piazza Sandro Pertini, next to the Museo della Bambola, there is a place that invites silence and reflection:…

In the green heart of eastern Oltrepò Pavese, at Villa Illibardi in Montalto Pavese, lies one of the most authentic places of rural memory in…

In the heart of lively Stradella, amidst history, music and culture, lies a small but very rich treasure chest of knowledge: the ‘Ferruccio Lombardi’ Civic…

In the picturesque mountain village of Romagnese, nestled between the slopes of theUpper Tidone Valley, there is a museum that is much more than a…