Godiasco is located in a strategic position along the ancient Via del Sale (“Salt Road”) in the Oltrepò Pavese, which once enabled trade between Liguria and Lombardy.

It was the scene of conflicts among the noble families of the Dukes of Milan, the Malaspina, and the Dal Verme, which contributed to its historical importance.

The village still preserves traces of its illustrious past, with streets that recall the medieval guilds of arts and crafts: Via dei Fabbri (Blacksmiths’ Street), Via dei Conciatori (Tanners’ Street), Via dei Boscaioli (Woodsmen’s Street), and Via del Mulino (Mill Street).

On Via del Castello, one can see the remains of a stone tower made of river pebbles and decorated with a band of exposed bricks. This tower, together with another on Via della Cerchia, was part of the ancient defensive walls of the village.

Overlooking the main square, next to the church, stands the elegant Palazzo Malaspina, featuring a beautiful sandstone portal supported by two caryatids. In the center of its arcaded courtyard, there is a 16th-century stone well topped by a statue.

The surroundings of Godiasco are also charming — for instance, the small square in the hamlet of Monte Alfeo, where you can admire the chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin.

Salice Terme and Its Park

The thermal waters of Salice spring from deep underground basins of marine origin and from sulfurous sources. Both the waters and the muds are rich in minerals and essential elements beneficial to health, proving effective for both therapeutic and cosmetic treatments.