What to do near Garlasco, PV

The pontoon bridge over the Ticino River, in Bereguardo

Bereguardo's is one of the few remaining barge bridges in Italy. It has been in existence since 1374, although the wooden boats were replaced in the early 1900s with concrete boats.

The Visconti castle of Bereguardo

A large plain Visconti castle with a square plan, surrounded by a lower wall, intended as a winter residence and hunting lodge. Beautiful entrance from the drawbridge.

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.

Lomellina and its rice fields

Hidden jewels among the rice fields

The Mill of Lower Mora

Amidst landscapes, hydraulic works and ingenious machines

Abbey of Morimondo

Imposing monastery and a delightful hamlet of farmsteads in the Ticino valley

Naviglio di Bereguardo

A slow journey through the Milanese countryside

Cascina Caccia

Face to face with the mondine

The Visconti Castle of Abbiategrasso

Beautiful exposed brick castle surrounded by trees; it was first owned by the Visconti and then by the Sforza who gave it to their brides. In fact, some of the lords of Milan were born there.

Santa Maria Nuova, the Renaissance in Abbiategrasso.

Grandiose and elegant Renaissance basilica, built on an earlier Gothic church and preceded by a beautiful quadriporticus and a very tall pronaos. Rococo interior.