Boroughs
Whether they’re in a collection, club, or association, the villages of Lombardy cultivate traditions, architecture, and hidden gems from generation to generation
“MOST BEAUTIFUL OF ITALY”
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"AUTHENTIC VILLAGES"
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CITY OF BREAD
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CITY OF WINE
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A warm welcome between cobblestone alleys, fuming chimneys, and wooden signs. Where neon signs have been replaced with iron lampposts and where the bread is always served fresh and hot.
Boroughs in Lombardy. It’s no secret. For years, the term borghi or village has indicated those groups of houses outside the city walls. Connected less to the hustle and bustle of city life and more to the bastions of daily life. The Borghi più Belli d’Italia (The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy), includes unforgettable villages and towns that are meant to be discovered at a slow pace.
- Experiences in Lombardy
- Arte & Cultura
- Boroughs
Moments
Italy's Most Beautiful Towns in Oltrepò
- Villages
![Zavattarello Zavattarello](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_full_h/public/focus/images/97842/8183/zavattarello-village-old-city-oltrepo-pavese.-color-image-000054796040_xxxlarge.jpg?itok=hmkiDxFE)
Lomellina, che scoperta...
- Art & Culture
![Lomellina Lomellina](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/98188/9032/loves_united_pavia_lomellina_copertina.jpg?itok=useMBWvN)
Boroughs Pavia
Art, food & wine, relax. Boroughs surrounding Pavia are a fantastic destination for the weekend
- Villages
![Boroughs Pavia Boroughs Pavia, ideas for visiting](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/96255/6098/26003.jpg?itok=0Mdd6DzF)
Towards the Upper Oltrepò
An itinerary travelling through ancient villages, mountain landscapes and gourmandise
- Lifestyle
![Monte Lesima Towards the Upper Oltrepò](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_full_w/public/focus/images/96809/6778/120140928_125256.jpg?itok=ynk4TiIj)
Il fascino dei territori a nord ovest di Pavia
- Villages
![Parco del Ticino Parco del Ticino](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/98376/9406/visore_saretta_isl.jpg?itok=T157Ug8C)
The Lands of Kings
A great historical and architectural tour trough the Middle Ages and Reinassance
- Lifestyle
![Castello Visconteo di Pavia The Lands of Kings](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/96820/6819/giugno_2012_007a.jpg?itok=Bjg9O115)
The Wine Valleys
A guide to the most picturesque valleys and villages in italy and their fine wines
- Lifestyle
![The Wine Valleys The Wine Valleys](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_full_w/public/focus/images/96802/6737/gita_in_olterpo_pavese.jpg?itok=csx7XsMo)
Castles and Rice Paddies
A tour of Castles and Rice Paddies in search of a land of exquisite beauty
- Lifestyle
![Castles and Rice Paddies Castles and Rice Paddies](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/96825/6866/frs_2485.jpg?itok=hhn0OyIZ)
Castles Pavia
Towers, walls, ditches .. a journey between fortresses and sumptuous historic houses
- Art & Culture
![Castles Pavia Castles Pavia](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/96413/13301/075049074-aa57dbb1-9509-4286-b79d-1983e5636932.jpg?itok=zioAFinP)
A relaxing pause in Pavia thermal baths
- Wellness
![Guide to Pavia's thermal baths Guide to Pavia's thermal baths](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/96421/6225/17954.jpg?itok=_vMJ0kUw)
Borghi e paesaggi d’Oltrepò
- Villages
![Borghi e paesaggi d'Oltrepò Borghi e paesaggi d'Oltrepò](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_h/public/focus/images/98186/9005/visitpavia_fortunago_copertina_borghi_e_paesaggi.jpg?itok=MHgw88X4)
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) Borgo di Zavattarello (PV)](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_h/public/luogo/images/96265/6159/visore_zavatterello.jpg?itok=tS9mQBdO)
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 Fortunago](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96100/6006/visore_fortunago.jpg?itok=Najy82Qe)
Village of varzi
Back to the past across the architectural beauties and the alleys of the medieval village
- Villages
![Village of varzi Village of Varzi](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96103/6013/id77_borgo-di-varzi_01_provincia-di-pavia.jpg?itok=Iy1o3gvu)
Lomello
- Villages
![Lomello Lomello](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_h/public/luogo/images/96280/7427/lomello_san_giovanni_ad_fontes.jpg?itok=rD-kWrfi)
Breme
Un piccolo borgo medioevale ricco di storia alla confluenza dei fiumi Po e Sesia in Lomellina
- Villages
![Breme Breme](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96279/11397/chiostro_ok.jpg?itok=MONvohqt)
Golferenzo
- Villages
![Golferenzo Golferenzo](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96754/6462/img_4568.jpg?itok=jKPV0P0q)
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 Montesegale](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_h/public/luogo/images/96298/6237/montesegale.jpg?itok=Q-WryAK9)
Arena Po
- Villages
![Castello di Arena Po Arena Po](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96737/6389/arena_po-castello_12_agosto_2013_047.jpg?itok=AUfQ5nFK)
Bagnaria
- Villages
![Bagnaria Bagnaria](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96304/6354/a-img_4771.jpg?itok=L4EC0v79)
Borgo Priolo
- Art & Culture
![Borgo Priolo Borgo Priolo](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96772/6563/550x500_1412167774-borgopriolo1.jpg?itok=DaUistwe)
Brallo Di Pregola
- Villages
![Pregola Brallo Di Pregola](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96305/6364/brallo.jpg?itok=Ut_9D1mh)
Broni
- Villages
![Basilica di San Pietro Apostolo Broni](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_w/public/luogo/images/96759/6485/oltrepo-broni.jpg?itok=BwWlAdE7)
Calvignano
- Villages
![Calvignano Calvignano](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96753/7047/cantina_travaglino.jpg?itok=caq7fWRY)
Canevino
- Villages
![Canevino Canevino: Foto di Andrea Iuculano](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96756/6475/31847695790_38977e35d2_o-1.jpg?itok=h5h0AoKP)
Canneto Pavese
- Villages
![Canneto Pavese Canneto Pavese](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_h/public/luogo/images/96745/6439/img_4490.jpg?itok=XXoTpAiY)
Casteggio
- Villages
![Casteggio Casteggio](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96773/6564/casteggio-20_agosto_2013_033.jpg?itok=M_hMvqJa)
Castello D'agogna
- Villages
![Castello D'agogna Castello D'agogna](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96299/7429/castello_dagogna.jpg?itok=RlQmnx4w)
Belgioioso Castle
- Art & Culture
![Castello di Belgioioso Castello di Belgioioso](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_h/public/luogo/images/96290/7163/castello_di_belgioioso_belgioioso_pavia_1_-_1440x610.jpg?itok=g6qxUZXR)
Oramala Castle
- Villages
![Oramala Castle Oramala Castle](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96278/9341/oramala.jpg?itok=9n9hEGxx)
Planetarium & Astronomical Observatory
- Active & Green
![Osservatorio Cà del Monte Planetarium & Astronomical Observatory](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96293/6347/osservatorio_astronomico_g.giacomotti_cecima.jpg?itok=i5CBZjfV)
Cigognola
- Villages
![Cigognola Cigognola](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_w/public/luogo/images/96763/6505/20150617_121427-01.jpeg?itok=DP3yVLmR)
Frascarolo
- Art & Culture
![Castello di Frascarolo Frascarolo](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96301/6374/castello_di_frascarolo.jpg?itok=SKg0-4KP)
Village of porana
Plunged in the quiet countryside of the Oltrepò, a journey through the culture and culinary traditions of Pavia province
- Villages
![Village of porana Village of Porana](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96102/6012/35701.jpg?itok=hy-GKyAD)
Volpara
- Villages
![Tempio del Moscato Volpara](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_w/public/luogo/images/96755/6467/a-tempio_del_moscato-img_4470.jpg?itok=8qiEKPJD)
Gambolo'
- Villages
![Castello di Gambolò Gambolo'](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96276/6242/25_ottobre_052.jpg?itok=R5mlIVf7)
Romagnese
- Villages
![Romagnese Romagnese](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96277/6352/paesaggi_046.jpg?itok=QsJv6_s_)
Menconico
- Villages
![Menconico Menconico](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_h/public/luogo/images/96296/9387/menconico.jpg?itok=-7onijsG)
Codevilla
- Villages
![Codevilla Codevilla](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96775/6577/oltrepo_30_6_09_107.jpg?itok=ICYOmUo9)
Montalto Pavese
- Villages
![Montalto Pavese Montalto Pavese](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96768/6543/dsc_0258-hdr.jpg?itok=ykTUEXA6)
Montebello della Battaglia
- Villages
![Ossario dei Caduti di Montebello della Battaglia Montebello della Battaglia](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_h/public/luogo/images/96776/6585/20_agosto_2013_079.jpg?itok=Hb0AyPDj)
Montecalvo Versiggia
- Villages
![Montecalvo Versiggia Montecalvo Versiggia](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96750/6457/img-24916-o-36-1221-0-0-c1e5def5ee2d674e1022005fb167b598.jpg?itok=Frf2JoqM)
Montescano
- Villages
![Fontana Missaga Montescano](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96746/6445/fontana_missaga.jpg?itok=8qyVq6LR)
Rocca de' Giorgi
- Villages
![Rocca de' Giorgi Rocca de' Giorgi](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_h/public/luogo/images/96769/6551/img_4591.jpg?itok=xUvXMiNo)
Rovescala
- Villages
![Rovescala Rovescala](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96749/6453/10897832_1530775340537674_5407903652829300428_n.jpg?itok=mCdqLN4v)
Ruino
- Villages
![Ruino Ruino](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96770/6557/ruino_1.jpg?itok=DYRUMPBY)
Village of stradella
A concentrate of history, art and traditions awaits you in this ancient village at the foot of the Oltrepò hills
- Villages
![Village of stradella Village of Stradella](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96110/6026/35413.jpg?itok=L8DTdmfQ)
San Damiano al Colle
- Villages
![San Damiano al Colle San Damiano al Colle](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96748/6447/img_4546.jpg?itok=NxAV3o3Y)
San Zenone Al Po
- Villages
![San Zenone Al Po San Zenone Al Po](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_h/public/luogo/images/96289/7430/san_zenone.jpg?itok=4hERnU-P)
Santa Cristina E Bissone
- Villages
![Santa Cristina E Bissone Santa Cristina E Bissone](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96287/7431/santa_cristina_e_bissone.jpg?itok=OtmCBfwv)
Santa Margherita Di Staffora
- Villages
![Santa Margherita Staffora Santa Margherita Di Staffora](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96295/6369/s.margherita-img_4730.jpg?itok=bmRapaDe)
Village of santa maria della versa
- Villages
![Village of santa maria della versa Village of Santa Maria della Versa](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_h/public/luogo/images/96107/6022/35412.jpg?itok=vpnYbrZx)
Sartirana Lomellina
- Art & Culture
![Castello di Sartirana Lomellina Sartirana Lomellina](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96761/6496/sartirana_lomellina-img_8168.jpg?itok=HEBnP0JM)
Torricella Verzate
Il Santuario della Passione attorniato dalle Cappelle della Via Crucis è costruito su di uno sperone roccioso di origine vulcanica
- Religious Tourism
![Santuario della Passione di Torricella Verzate Torricella Verzate](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96765/6511/oltrepo-torricella_verzate-pv.jpg?itok=ivGiOT8u)
Valverde
- Active & Green
![Il Sentiero delle Farfalle Valverde](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_full_h/public/luogo/images/96297/6373/6-focus-on.jpg?itok=inUrvLaJ)
Godiasco Salice Terme
- Villages
![Godiasco Salice Terme Godiasco Salice Terme](https://www.visitpavia.com/sites/default/files/styles/card_bg_h/public/luogo/images/96856/7022/terme_di_salice.jpg?itok=H2yvLR5A)