I The core of the Museum comes from the donation made by Francesco II Sforza to the newly established Diocese of Vigevano in 1534. In 1529, Francesco II Sforza, thanks to the intervention of Pope…
Parco delle incisioni rupestri di Grosio-Grosotto
T he hills between Grosio and Grosotto are home to the most important evidence of the passage of ancient peoples in the Valtellina territory: the Parco delle Incisioni Rupestri (Petroglyphs Park),…
Godiasco Salice Terme
The municipality of Godiasco Salice Terme, located in the Oltrepò Pavese within the green Staffora Valley - where the middle Apennines meet the Po Valley - boasts ancient origins, with traces of…
Cecima
Cecima stands atop a plateau ridge, recognizable by its ancient church rising among the trees. The village has preserved its original medieval appearance, characterized by numerous architectural…
The trails of the Oltrepo' Pavese
Are you looking for a trail or an itinerary immersed in nature? Do you enjoy trekking and want to discover unexpected corners, ancient villages, and castles in the hills of Oltrepò Pavese? By…
The Truffle of Oltrepò Pavese
The Truffle of Oltrepò Pavese The truffle is a tuber-shaped fungus that grows underground, consisting of a fleshy mass called the gleba and covered by a protective outer layer known as the peridium.…
Borgo Priolo Big Bench #301
The Big Bench is located at the Fradé Wine vineyard estate in Borgo Priolo, in the Oltrepò Pavese, on a high hill. From here, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Po Valley and the Oltrepò hills, as…
Duomo of Lodi
T he Duomo or Cathedral of Lodi is a building with a Romanesque plan, one of the largest in Lombardy, begun in 1160, completed in the 16 th century and fully restored from 1958 to 1965. The features…
The Val Sanagra Park
J ust above the town Menaggio lies the splendid Val Sanagra Park.This magnificent valley, set in the heart of the Lepontine alps, lies in between 300 m and 2000 m altitude. It features the presence…
Acquafraggia Waterfalls
T he Acquafraggia waterfalls are located in Borgonuovo di Piuro, a small municipality in Val Bregaglia.The Acquafraggia torrent originates at Pizzo di Lago, at 3050 m about sea level. As it descends…
Lecco and the Resinelli Mines
A bbadia Lariana: Less than half an hour from Lecco are the Piani Resinelli, located in the Lombardy Pre-Alps, at the foot of the Grigne Group. The Pian dei Resinelli massif was a mining site for…
Val di Mello
V al di Mello, in the heart of the Rhaetian Alps, has often been compared to Yosemite National Park in California on account of its imposing granite walls, spectacular waterfalls and green meadows…