What to do near Casanova Lonati, PV

The shelter of San Colombano al Lambro

In St. Columba there is still a rare example of a 13th-century shelter, a place intended to protect the inhabitants and food supplies from outside threats.

Hermitage of St. Albert of Butrio

A peaceful place to step into medieval spirituality

Basilica of San Bassiano

A majestic building in the Lodi countryside, it is a hymn to Lombard Romanesque-Gothic

Romanesque parish church of Viguzzolo

The small parish church, simple and solemn, has accompanied the lives of the people of Viguzzolo for centuries. Inside, one can immerse oneself in a timeless spirituality by descending all the way to its crypt.

Palazzina Pusterla, Cascina Ca' Granda, Zibido San Giacomo

The Palazzina Pusterla is a rare and delightful example of a late 14th-century hunting lodge. It is leaning against an irrigation ditch in which the mill wheel fishes. Around it is a beautiful park, well and bakery.

Rocca Brivio Sforza, San Giuliano Milanese

Fascinating 17th-century brick villa of sober Baroque style, rising on a slight isolated rise in the countryside. From the monumental gate there is a glimpse of the garden with an elegant loggia.

Lodi's Tortionata

A tender sister of the better-known sbrisolona, it is a Lodi almond dessert. Originating in the 1800s and handed down from father to son by the Tacchinardi family of pastry chefs, it is goodness at all hours!

Mirasole Abbey, an oasis of peace and silence

A fortified complex in the Milanese countryside chronicles the spirituality experienced by the monastic order of the Humiliati

The Gothic frescoes of Viboldone Abbey

In a remnant of irrigated countryside in the Milanese hinterland, a 14th-century abbey holds splendid frescoes

Barni Palace

The beautiful, recently restored 17th-century palace can be visited and also hosts art exhibitions. There is a noble soul in its high frescoed ceilings, wide staircases and airy inner courtyards.

The majestic Castle of Vigevano

In the shoe capital, one of the largest fortified complexes in Europe.

The charm of Piazza Ducale in Vigevano

One of the most beautiful Renaissance squares in Italy, enclosed on the east by the cathedral, on the south by the Sforza Ducal Palace, surrounded by arcades and dominated by Bramante's tower.