It is, therefore, a true natural dividing line, crossed only by the bridges that humans have built over the river, essential for connecting the two parts of the province. The Po, characterized by lush flora and fauna, comes alive in the summer with boats and sunbathers who gather on its magnificent, expansive beaches—ever-changing each year due to the powerful spring floods.

A land of simple and authentic rural traditions—this is the Oltrepò Pavese, which greets visitors with rolling hills and wide, sunlit valleys. The dominant crop here is the vine, reigning supreme over the landscape. Oltrepò wine is among the most renowned in Italy and is produced in numerous prestigious cooperative wineries scattered throughout the region. Barbera, Barbacarlo, Sangue di Giuda, Frecciarossa, and Clastidio are just a few of the most celebrated wines that this fertile land generously offers.