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What it is and where it is
Lomellina is a corner, almost entirely agricultural, of the province of Pavia. It takes its name from Lomello, but has in Vigevano and Mortara, in addition to Lomello, its main points of attraction. It is crossed by the Via Francigena, which has in Robbio and Mortara two important active stages.
Why it is special
Every village in Lomellina features a castle and architecture from the Romanesque period. Not always easy to visit, these architectural art-historical jewels tell of an ancient history and religiosity that have always been immersed in the rice-field landscape.
Not to be missed
Not to be missed is the Mortara IGP Goose Salami Festival. In addition to the palmipede fair and the historical palio, it is an opportunity to taste rice and goose meat products. It takes place at the many farms, but especially in the square in front of the basilica of San Lorenzo, a real church-museum.
A bit of history
At the court of Ludovico il Moro and Beatrice d'Este, Donato Bramante and Leonardo Da Vinci worked at Vigevano Castle. Leonardo was in charge of working on the engineering aspect of the water system, for the irrigation of the Lomelline rice fields. At the Mora Bassa Mill in Vigevano, Leonardo's machines have been reconstructed, in working order, from his codes. At the Footwear Museum in Vigevano, a pianella of Beatrice d'Este can be seen (as well as shoes of Marylin Monroe, the popes and many fashion designers).
Curiosities
In Mortara the abbey of Sant'Albino still houses the hostel for pilgrims on the Via Francigena. Here rest the remains of Amico and Amelio, two young men who died in clashes between Lombards and Franks, buried separately but miraculously found together. In Lomello, on the other hand, the wedding church of Longobard Queen Theodolinda is called "the church of the devil."
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