Depicted in the Montescano heraldic coat of arms, eighteenth century Fontana Missaga is fed by the waters of the nearby torrent of the same name and called after Carlo Missaga, Montescano's first…
San Damiano al Colle
This small village, made up of numerous hamlets scattered across the hills, is one of the ideal places to lose yourself among the beautiful roads lined with vineyards. Bordering the province of…
Canevino
Canevino is a small town perching on a wooded hill which dominates the valley and whose ridge divides the Versa and Scuropasso valleys. The parish church dedicated to the Assumption is located on the…
Montalto Pavese
Montalto Pavese has a very fine sixteenth century castle, one of the best conserved in the region. The castle's beautiful furniture from a range of periods bears witness to the historical events it…
Antica Tenuta Pegazzera
Situated in a dominant position on the hills at Pavese the villa is now an ideal location to create beautiful receptions, parties and business meetings, thanks to the spectacular exterior and…
Good Wine
From a wine point of view the quality and special features of Oltrepò Pavese wine stand out in Italy. The Oltrepò hills are the third largest quality winemaking area in Italy in terms of both…
Zucca Bertagnina di Dorno
Pumpkin growing in the Dorno area goes way back into the past and is based on the the ease with which it can be grown on these lands. Historically a pumpkin called Bertagnina was grown in the area.…
The Province of Pavia, Italian Capital of Rice
Pavia, with its 85,000 hectares of rice fields and a total production of 4,865,000 quintals, is the Italian province with the highest percentage of rice cultivation — the leading producer at both the…
Codevilla
The village of Codevilla stands near the point where the Staffora stream opens out into the plain, and its history is closely linked to that of the hamlet of Mondondone, where a defensive outpost of…
Torrazza Coste
A tower with a small fortress built in the 11th century marks the origins of Torrazza Coste. Visitors are welcomed by the ancient tower and the remains of the Castle of Castagnolo, with its…
Borgo Priolo
Borgo Priolo town was created in 1928 from two ancient villages - Staghiglione and Torre del Monte. And it is in Staghiglione that the Sagra del Brasadè is held every Easter Monday in honour of those…
Chiesa dei Cappuccini
The Church of the Capuchins, whose construction dates back to the late 12th century, features a facade made of brick and stone, enriched over time by valuable frescoes and later restored, after a…