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Zavattarello

Where
Castello dal Verme
Zavattarello (PV)

Our tour continues in Zavattarello, considered to be the most historic village in Pavia and one of the most beautiful in all of Lombardy, is worth visiting for the Castello Dal Verme, the castle of famed mercenary captain Jacopo Dal Verme, on the hill overlooking the town, but also for the ancient houses of Su Di Dentro (the name given to the village’s Medieval centre that retains its original layout to this day), with stone buildings crowning its stunningly charming Medieval square.

 

A centuries-old charm inhabitats the village, as typified by its winding streets and narrow alleyways which lead up to the imposing Castle, recently renovated and now turned into a museum of contemporary art. Built entirely in stone with a fortified enclosure, 40 rooms, stables, a chapel, ramparts and a stunning view over the local area from the tower, it is recognised as one of the most important building complexes in the region. 
After all this exploring you will need to refuel, and when it comes to good food, you are really spoiled  for choice in Zavattarello . Due to its geographic location, the village has a culinary heritage that embrace traditional dishes from across both the Oltrepò Pavese e del Piacentino. A region rich in mushrooms, and truffles, this abundance is in turn reflected in the local cuisine: autumn is the season of porcini mushroom risotto, polenta, ravioli di brasato, pumpkin tortelli and cured game. Another local product guaranteed to get you salivating is the salame crudo,  a cured pork sausage made using centuries-Lombard recipes.

 

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Places

Zavattarello

In a postcard landscape of the Oltrepò Pavese, there are Zavattarello and its castle, linked to the powerful Dal Verme family.
  • Villages
Borgo di Zavattarello (PV)
0 mt

Dal Verme Castle

It was built as a military outpost and has proved itself impregnable with its strong walls
  • Art & Culture
Castello dal Verme
281 mt

Valverde

  • Active & Green
Il Sentiero delle Farfalle
3.09 km

Ruino

  • Villages
Ruino
4.84 km

Romagnese

  • Villages
Romagnese
6.09 km

Oramala Castle

  • Villages
Oramala Castle
6.21 km

Varzi

  • Food & Wine
Varzi
7.39 km

Village of varzi

Back to the past across the architectural beauties and the alleys of the medieval village
  • Villages
Village of Varzi
7.39 km

Nature preserve Monte Alpe

La bellezza della montagna in Oltrepò, riserva naturale con elevata biodiversità.
  • Parks
Monte Alpe
7.77 km

Canevino

  • Villages
Canevino: Foto di  Andrea Iuculano
7.8 km

Menconico

  • Villages
Menconico
8.03 km

The botanic garden of Pietra Corva

  • Parks
Giardino di Pietra Corva
8.58 km

Fortunago

  • Food & Wine
Fortunago
8.72 km

Village of Fortunago

In the green Oltrepò Pavese, Fortunago is the perfect example of recovering the atmosphere of the past, of the beauty of simple things.
  • Villages
Fortunago
8.72 km

Eremo di Sant'Alberto di Butrio

Set up from a miraculous healing, the religious building immersed in the quiet of the Apennines
  • Religious Tourism
Eremo di Sant'Alberto di Butrio, Churches of Pavia
9.25 km

Volpara

  • Villages
Tempio del Moscato
9.73 km

Golferenzo

Piccolo gioiello della Valle Versa, meta imperdibile per chi compie un viaggio nell'Oltrepò Pavese
  • Food & Wine
Golferenzo
10.89 km

Santa Margherita Di Staffora

  • Villages
Santa Margherita Staffora
10.98 km

Montesegale

Un piccolo borgo autentico della provincia di Pavia dominato dal castello e con la passione per l'arte e il tiro con l'arco
  • Villages
Castello di Montesegale
11.66 km

Rocca de' Giorgi

  • Villages
Rocca de' Giorgi
11.72 km

Where to sleep

Agr. Valtidone Verde

Zavattarello
Agr. Valtidone Verde
0 mt

HOSTERIA DEL CASTELLO

Zavattarello
HOSTERIA DEL CASTELLO
37 mt

LA MONTADARIA

Zavattarello
LA MONTADARIA
63 mt

L'AIA DI CAROLINA - CASA TERRA

ZAVATTARELLO
L'AIA DI CAROLINA - CASA TERRA
872 mt

L'AIA DI CAROLINA - CASA VENTO

ZAVATTARELLO
L'AIA DI CAROLINA - CASA VENTO
877 mt

Agr. La Valle

Zavattarello
Agr. La Valle
995 mt

Agr. La Casena

Zavattarello
Agr. La Casena
1.06 km

IMBARCADERO

Zavattarello
IMBARCADERO
2.39 km

LA CASA MARCHESE

ZAVATTARELLO
LA CASA MARCHESE
2.47 km

DELLA POSTA

Varzi
DELLA POSTA
3.93 km

BALLI COI LUPI

Varzi
BALLI COI LUPI
4.47 km

IL POSTICINO D'OLTREPO'

VAL DI NIZZA
IL POSTICINO D'OLTREPO'
5.11 km

Agr. Cascina Legra

Val di Nizza
Agr. Cascina Legra
6.7 km

Agr. LE FRAGRANZE

Varzi
Agr. LE FRAGRANZE
6.73 km

CASA ONI

MENCONICO
CASA ONI
6.73 km

Agr. La Cascina di Nonno Marco

Val di Nizza
Agr. La Cascina di Nonno Marco
7.12 km

LA PENICINA

Romagnese
LA PENICINA
7.16 km

AGRITURISMO GIAREDI

Romagnese
AGRITURISMO GIAREDI
7.21 km

Agr. Cascina Felice

Romagnese
Agr. Cascina Felice
7.21 km

LA CORTE DI NANDO

Varzi
LA CORTE DI NANDO
7.22 km