The Via Francigena
The Via Francigena in the province of Pavia through the Lomellina and Pavese starting from Palestro, famous for the 'battle of the same name, fought on 30 and 31 May 1859. Arrive in Robbins where traces of the Neolithic and the discovery of axes dating back to bronze, evidence of human presence in prehistoric times. We pass Nicorvo for a visit to the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Campo to arrive at Mortara, initially belonging to the county of Lomello. After a short visit to the city we head to Tromello whose origins lie in the twelfth century and focus on Garlasco, probably of pre-Roman origin and cited since the tenth century; We pass Carbonara al Ticino, after a visit to the Church of San Giovanni Evangelista. After passing through the village of San Martino Siccomario where, according to legend, lived as a child Saint Martin of Tours. Finally we arrived in Pavia. From the Middle Ages Pavia is home to one of the oldest Italian universities. The city was conquered in 572 by the Longobards, who chose the capital of their kingdom by the name of Papias. We continue our way along the village of Linarolo to get to Belgioioso the development of which is tied to the castle Along the way we meet Corteolona, built on the road which passed the Kings and Emperors. Corteolona, perhaps as early villa in Roman times, was directed by a court in which the king resided Lombards and Franks. We move from Santa Cristina whose history is closely linked to that of the ancient Benedictine abbey founded by the Lombard king Liutprand and we reach Chignolo Po, the end of the Via Francigena in the province of Pavia. It is believed that its territory had been established population since the Stone Age.

Route Out
The province of Pavia is not only "municipalities" on the routes. in this page we also suggest other places that with a simple diversion, or as your precise destination, will allow you to always know more about this beautiful area.

In the Valley: Spas & Castles
This short itinerary runs through the territory Pavese. First visit Pavia: From the Middle Ages Pavia is home to one of the oldest Italian universities. The city was conquered in 572 by the Longobards, who chose the capital of their kingdom by the name of Papias. we go to S.Alessio with Vialone whose history dates back to the twelfth century. It was part of the Campaign Sottana of Pavia. In 1512 it was sacked by the Swiss in 1527 by the French. Continuing on our itinerary we arrive at the town of Inverno a tradition that goes back - without foundation - to Hibernate Castra (winter camps Romans). For Inverno was joined in 1872 the town of Monteleone. Finally, we can enjoy a little 'relaxation at the spa Miradolo before moving to Chigwell where we will visit the beautiful castle. Traditions, and especially by the discovery of archaeological finds, it is believed that its territory had been established population since the Stone Age. E 'on the Via Francigena, the road that leads to the Pilgrims to Rome. We go now to Belgaum, the development of which is tied to the castle Along the route you can visit a heronry, the place where nesting species of herons (family Ardeidae) with colonial habits. The heronry is generally made up of a wet forest with marshy terrain, a shrub or a cane.

Spas & Wine
The tour takes place only in the hilly, planted with vines. We start from Voghera whose first settlements date back to the Neolithic period. We head to Rivanazzano Terme whose origins date back to 1006. From here we move about 3 Km in Salice Terme (Fraction of Godiasco Salice Terme). Initially, the spa town was referred to as the "locum salis", then became Sales, indicating the presence of a source from which water flows thermal salsobromoiodic. Let's go back to Retorbido whose first records appear in the Middle Ages, although it is believed that since humanistic Retorbido corresponds to the ancient Ligurian city of Litubium cited a passage from Livy with Clastidium (current Casteggio). If we have with us we can use the bike for a nice walk from Retorbido in Voghera or Salice Terme along the cycle path built on the seat of the electric railway Voghera - Varzi. We pass Codevilla consists of two historically important centers: the current Chief Town and its population Mondondone. We pass Torrazza Coste which is part of the National Association of Wine Cities, along with 37 other cities in Lombardy and head Casteggio, from its origins in Liguria, belonging to the people that the Greeks called Anamari. From Casteggio, we continue to Piacenza for a few kilometers until Santa Giulietta, not to miss the opportunity of a visit to the castle (in the homonymous village), on the top of the hill, where the original plant (XII century) there are only wineries once inhospitable prisons. Also worth visiting is the Doll Museum. Let's go back to Casteggio and go up the hill to Montalto Pavese, a destination for many tourists and model airplane enthusiasts who go to the Belvedere resort, located on the crest of a hill and is subject to strong winds. Also known for its castle which, given the altitude at which it is placed, and given its location, is visible from most of Lombardy, even from long distances. Lirio and cross we pass from Rocca de 'Giorgi, home to an ancient parish in the diocese of Piacenza and we reach S. Maria della Versa, known since the ninth century. From here we bring to the nearby Montescano, mentioned already in 1164 and now home to a famous medical care and rehabilitation. At this point we descend in Broni, where he was probably the Roman town, mentioned in two routes of Roman antiquity as Comillomagus, or Cameliomagus. By Broni we finish our itinerary in Stradella, whose history is confused, in the Middle Ages, with the ancient town of Montalino, located on a small hill on the southern outskirts of the city today. Stradella was for many decades one of the main centers of production of the accordion in the world.

The Green Mountains
Short mountain itinerary. Let's start with Varzi, probably of Ligurian origin known from 993, when it was possession of the abbey of San Colombano of Bobbio. The main tool in this area is the pipe that Apennines accompanied by accordion, driving the soul dances and parties. Varzi climb to Passo Penice, crossing the Ligurian Apennines that connects Staffora valley (Lombardy) with the Trebbia (Emilia-Romagna) and we bring in the natural reserve of Monte Alpe established in 1983. Varzi back to pass from Pietragavina.

Spas & Nature
The itinerary covers the Oltrepò Pavese. We start from Voghera whose first settlements date back to the Neolithic After the visit we go to the city in Salice Terme. Initially, the spa town was referred to as the "locum salis", and then became Sales, indicating the presence of a source from which water flows thermal salsobromoiodic. After a relaxing day at the spa we head towards Nice Bridge where we turn to go up to the hermitage of St. Albert Butrio whose construction was begun by the St. Albert, perhaps the Malaspina family, who in 1030 went to live in solitude in the neighboring valley of Borrione. We head to Varzi probable origin of Ligurian known from 993, when it was possession of the abbey of St. Colombano of Bobbio and where we find the famous salami. Passing through the village of Pietragavina we arrive at Valverde, where there is the important castle of Green. We go straight to the Rocca Susella whose name, by the Ligurian origins in the Middle Ages was said Rocha de Axixellae and also Castrum Saxillae and then Rocha Saxillae before falling back to Retorbido, whose first records appear in the Middle Ages, although since humanistic Retorbido believes that corresponds to the ancient Ligurian city of Litubium cited a passage from Livy with Clastidium (current Casteggio). If we have with us we can use the bike for a nice walk from Retorbido in Voghera or Salice Terme along the cycle path built on the seat of the electric railway Voghera - Varzi. The construction of the runway is continuing to Rivanazzano Terme.

Small villages, Up & Down the Mountains
Mountainous route in Oltrepo Pavese: Let's start with Varzi probable origin of Ligurian known from 993, when he was a possession of the abbey of San Colombano of Bobbio. We reach the cell fraction to visit the Temple of fraternity and crossed Casanova Staffora go up to Pian dell'Armà / Pass profit, crossing the Ligurian Apennines that connects Staffora valley (Lombardy) and Val Boreca (Emilia-Romagna) and Val Borbera (Piedmont). From here, going back to Cima Colletta, once a ski resort, we arrive at Brallo Pregola, inhabited in prehistoric times and then passed in the possessions of the Abbey of San Colombano of Bobbio, founded by St. Colombano in 614. Descending towards St. Margaret and Staffora go back to Step Penice, crossing the Ligurian Apennines that connects Staffora valley (Lombardy) with the Trebbia (Emilia-Romagna) to reach, after Romagnese, Zavattarello, an ancient fief of the Abbey of San Colombano of Bobbio and whose name derives from prevailing in the village over the centuries: that of the cobbler. In fact, the vulgar savattarellum indicates the place where you want to assemble the slippers.

Tour Of the Province
This route meant to be a summary of all the routes that we have implemented. Allows you to switch from the territory "of water and rice Lomellina" to that of "wine and salami" dell'Oltrepò Pavese and then down into the plain of Pavese and discover the characteristic style soup and rice Pavese area . Over 350 km that can go in the car or, if you will, on a bike. If the roads are so many plain and easy, get ready, because the slope of the hills and mountains dell'Oltrepò will put a strain on your legs. At each of the towns visited dall'itinearario 00 can deflect and follow one of the other 12 routes, or you invent new ones for your trip in our province is a continuous discovery.

Vineyards & Castles
Routing in the plain of 'oltrepò bunting. We start from Pavia: From the Middle Ages Pavia is home to one of the oldest Italian universities. The city was conquered in 572 by the Lombards, who chose the capital of their kingdom by the name of Papias. We go from Cava Manara known since the thirteenth century, when it belonged to the territory subject to Pavia, in the region of Lomellina. In Bressana Bottarone deviate towards Pancarana. in Pancarana time between the ferry and the Supreme was the main road between Voghera and Pavia. From Pancarana we carry in Voghera whose first settlements date back to the Neolithic From Voghera we head to Retorbido whose first records appear in the Middle Ages, although it is believed that since humanistic Retorbido corresponds to the ancient Ligurian city of Litubium cited a passage from Livy with Clastidium (current Casteggio). If we have with us we can use the bike for a nice walk from Retorbido in Voghera or Salice Terme along the cycle path built on the seat of the electric railway Voghera - Varzi. From here we head to Codevilla consists of two historically important centers: the current capital and its locality Mondondone. We continue to Torrazza Coste which is part of the National Association of Wine Cities, along with 37 other cities in Lombardy and head Casteggio, from its origins in Liguria, belonging to the people that the Greeks called Anamari. Leaving Casteggio we make a stop in Santa Giulietta order not to lose the opportunity of a visit to the castle (in the homonymous village), on the top of the hill, where the original plant (XII century) there are only the cellars once inhospitable prisons. Also worth visiting is the Doll Museum. We continue to Redavalle, heir to a most ancient center of San Martino in Strada. Numerous Roman remains have been found. From Redavalle, a few kilometers and reach Broni, likely Roman city named in two routes of antiquity as Comillomagus, or Cameliomagus. We continue to Stradella, whose history is mixed in the Middle Ages, with the ancient town of Montalino, located on a small hill on the southern outskirts of the city today. Stradella was for many decades one of the main centers of production of the accordion in the world .. We return to Pavia by passing Mezzanino which was probably built on an island of the Po

The rice Weeders’ route
The mondina: this woman who always remember china pulling weeds in rice paddies. This itinerary is developed in the territory Lomellino. First visit Pavia Pavia from the Middle Ages is home to one of the oldest Italian universities. The city was conquered in 572 by the Longobards, who chose the capital of their kingdom by the name of Papias. We head to Zerbolò, where we take a look from the outside to the two castles Parasacco and Beccaria and pay a visit to the naturalistic oasis of the farm Venara, meeting place and breeding of storks. We continue our itinerary through Tromello, whose origins lie in the twelfth century and we head towards Mede along the beautiful streets between the rice fields. We make a brief stop for a visit the baptismal parish of Velezzo, a small town whose importance in the past it was mainly religious. Mede, in Roman times it was an important economic center Our route continues towards Frascarolo where we can visit an original museum farmer. Do not forget a visit to the Abbey of Acqualunga, a monastic settlement that goes back to the year made 1180/1181,. Even Pieve del Cairo, Gallo-Roman settlement was the site of an important early Christian basilica. From Pieve we move to Lomello, the ancient Laumellum, an important Roman settlement, which was an important center as a place of rest and not only exchange cavalli. while we come back in Pavia we can expect a visit to the Castle of Scaldasole All along the route we chance to get closer to heronries, places where nesting species of herons (family Ardeidae) with colonial habits. The heronry is generally made up of a wet forest with marshy terrain, a shrub or a cane. Along our itinerary we find in Frascarolo (Acqualunga) and Lomello.

Faith & History
This itinerary is developed in the Pavese territory with a stop in Lomellina. First visit Pavia: From the Middle Ages Pavia is home to one of the oldest Italian universities. The city was conquered in 572 by the Longobards, who chose the capital of their kingdom by the name of Papias. We stop at Certosa di Pavia to admire the beautiful building and continue on our faith journey toward Marcignago and Trivolzio where the Church of Saints Cornelius and Cyprian is kept the urn of St. Richard Pampuri. At Bereguardo there is the beautiful Visconti castle of the fourteenth century to the control of a step of Ticino. From here we go to Zerbolò crossing the Ticino on a traditional floating bridge. Before returning to Pavia, observe the Castles Beccaria and Parasacco. We can make a stop at the farm Venara, unique gathering of storks.

Art & Archeology
This itinerary is developed in the territory Pavese and Lomellino. First visit Pavia: From the Middle Ages Pavia is home to one of the oldest Italian universities. The city was conquered in 572 by the Longobards, who chose the capital of their kingdom by the name of Papias. We head towards Bereguardo whose settlement developed around the castle built by the Visconti of Milan in the early fourteenth century to the control of a step of Ticino, from Bereguardo Gambolò where we head to the first evidence of human presence dating back to the Mesolithic (5500-4500 BC) have been identified along the right bank of the Terdoppio, Timely visit to the archaeological museum Lomellino. We stop for a visit to the beautiful churches of Cilavegna and continue until Gravellona Lomellina where archaeological findings date the first settlements in the area in the late Bronze Age. Last stop on our itinerary Cassolnovo for a visit to the two beautiful churches.

On the Pilgrimage route
The itinerary is all in Lomellina. We start from Vigevano: During the period Visconti-Sforza Vigevano reached its heyday of, becoming ducal residence and commercial center of considerable importance for the processing of woolen cloth and linen. Let us bring to Vigevano and Mortara initially belonging to the county of Lomello. In 1164 Frederick I submitted it to the domain of Pavia. We carry in the town of Robbio where traces of the Neolithic and the discovery of Bronze Age axes, evidence of human presence already during the short time we reach preistorica.In Breme, seat of an ancient monastery which acquired great importance in 929, when they moved to the monks of the Abbey of Novalesa, destroyed by the Saracens in 906. After a visit to the monumental apparatus Breme, Sartirana we pass by for a quick visit to the castle and we reach Mede which in Roman times was an important economic center. From Mede we move to Lomello, the ancient Laumellum, an important Roman settlement, and was an important center as a place of rest and not only to change horses, along the road from Piacenza to Turin and brought to the Alpine passes. From Lomello along the road back to Vigevano and expect a visit to the Castle of Scaldasole. Along the way we meet Dorno, which was a mutatio, that is a point of change of horses. Last stop, Gambolò, where the first evidence of human presence dating back to the Mesolithic (5500-4500 BC). Timely visit to the archaeological museum Lomellino.

On the other side of the river Po: the Oltrepo’
The tour takes place in hilly and mountainous areas of 'Oltrepo Pavese. We start from Voghera whose first settlements date back to the Neolithic period. We move to Retorbido, whose first records appear in the Middle Ages, although it is believed that since humanistic Retorbido corresponds to the ancient Ligurian city of Litubium cited a passage from Livy with Clastidium (current Casteggio). If we have with us we can use the bike for a nice walk from Retorbido in Voghera or Salice Terme along the cycle path built on the seat of the electric railway Voghera - Varzi. We arrive in Rivanazzano whose origins date back to 1006. On the hill there is the Nazzano castle. Today Rivanazzano is home to a spa. Since we continue to Varzi Rivanazzano Terme Salice Terme to achieve. Initially, the spa town was referred to as the "locum salis", then became Sales, indicating the presence of a source from which water flows thermal salsobromoiodic. We arrive in Varzi probable origin of Ligurian known from 993, when it was possession of the abbey of San Colombano of Bobbio and where they produce the famous salami. We go up to the mountain and pass by Santa Margherita di Staffora Brallo of Pregola Menconico, Romagnese, all territories inhabited in prehistoric times and then passed in the possessions of the Abbey of San Colombano of Bobbio, founded by St. Colombano in 614. Then arrive in Zavattarello , an ancient fief of the Abbey of San Colombano of Bobbio and whose name derives from prevailing in the village over the centuries: that of the cobbler. We return to Voghera down from Valverde where is the important castle of Green. From here we turn off towards Fortunago, now ranked one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and continue to Montesegale, under the dominion of Pavia in 1219 by Frederick II. Then descend to Godiasco to resume the road to Voghera or go back to Rocca Susella whose name, by the Ligurian origins in the Middle Ages was said Rocha de Axixellae.