The important history of San Zenone al Po is linked to its location on the confluence of the Olona and Po rivers. From the Middle Ages onwards armies and river fleets passed through the site and many battles took place. Eminent personalities from this land of rivers include Gianni Brera, sport journalist and writer, in whose writings San Zenone and the Po river often make an appearance and are linked to his childhood stories.

Santa Cristina was mentioned in the oldest traveller's tales mentioning the Via Francigena, Sigeric's 10th century journey. Its spiritual and logistical significance was due to the presence of an important monastery on the site (Via Dante) of which its medieval plan and seventeenth century additions have survived. Four columns with 8th century capitals inside a Gothic mullion window whose original position was the Corteolona royal palace are still extant.

In the town of Castello d’Agogna stands the ancient castle of medieval origin that in its long history has seen numerous owners: from the abbey of Santa Croce in Mortara, to rich land-owning families like the Crotti and the Isimbardi, and even the German troops who briefly occupied it in December 1944.

In 1481 the fourteenth century castle, previously owned by the Beccaria family, passed under the control of Ludovico il Moro who lived in it for long periods. The entrance to the building is a portal which was damaged in the Baroque era but the crossbow loops of the historic drawbridge camber are still visible. Today the Archaeological Museum is based here with more than 1200 exhibits from Lomellina's history from prehistory to the Celtic and Roman eras illustrated by a great many information panels.

Frascarolo is located on the border with Piedmont in a historically strategic position. In the fourteenth century its Castello Visconteo, site of bloody territorial disputes, was built here. Later destroyed by mercenary captain Facino Cane whose objective was to conquer Visconti lands, it was rebuilt in the early sixteenth century by the Sforza family. In 1882, the Vochieri family commissioned architect Vandone to completely restore the building and give it the appearance of an elegant and sumptuous aristocratic manor house. The castle hosts the Museo del Contadino country life museum.

Back to the past across the architectural beauties and the alleys of the medieval village

Village of strategical importance since ancient times, here you can discover the great Romanesque Lombard architecture

A tour of Varesotto's castles: an itinerary to discover a regional area where time seems to stand still.

The village, at the beginning of the Imagna Valley,offers beautiful itineraries through Romanesque architecture and nature.

Bellano offers a lot of historical and cultural attractions and is also an excellent starting point for excursions.