What to do near Maccastorna, LO

Borromeo Castle of Camairago, a country castle

Large 15th-century castle built on an escarpment to defend the Adda River. Retains intact walls, towers and ravelin with double entrance, driveway and pedestrian. Fascinating view of the river.

Appointment with Stradivarius

In Cremona, to the Violin Museum to hear the instruments of the city's unsurpassed violin makers

The Basilica of San Savino in Piacenza and its treasures

Discovering a beautiful Romanesque church with beautiful mosaics and a striking crypt

San Sisto, beautiful Renaissance church in Piacenza

The 18th-century façade conceals a bright early Renaissance interior with beautiful panelled barrel ceiling and frescoed dome. The inlaid chancel is splendid.

The cathedral of Piacenza, from the dome to the crypt

One of the most beautiful medieval buildings in the Po Valley, rich in frescoes and curiosities

The Romanesque Basilica of St. Euphemia, in Piacenza

Beautiful Romanesque church with spectacular three-arched entrance and extraordinary capitals; on the left, evil, with monstrous beings; on the right, good, with heavenly vegetation. Solemn interior.

Piacenza, the Gothic Palace

Piacenza sports the most beautiful town hall in the Po Valley. It dates from the late 13th century and stands out in the midst of the bustling square with its mighty pillars, Gothic arches and snow-white marble.

The Basilica of Sant'Antonino in Piacenza

The great basilica with the most beautiful bell tower in the city, and the atrium of Paradise

Santa Maria in Bressanoro, between Gothic and Renaissance

In the green Cremasque countryside, a terracotta church hides a wonderful cycle of frescoes.

The Culatello Museum

A day on the Po: first a visit that ends at the tavern, then on the embankment on foot or by bicycle

Descent down the Po River - Day 1

Here we go!

Three men in a boat

Prologue: he who begins well, is already half done