19
Jul
Val Trebbia valley
Val Trebbia is one of the most striking valleys of the Piacenza Province and according to authoritative witnesses, Ernest Hemingway defined it as ”the most beautiful valley in the world”.
2
Jul
Val Luretta valley
Val Luretta is a small valley in the Province of Piacenza formed by the Luretta stream and nestled between the Tidone and Trebbia Valleys. The morphology of Val Luretta makes it a very tranquil place with hardly any traffic and a very temperate climate without excessive temperature ranges.
26
Jun
Churches and possessions dedicated to Saint Colombano
Throughout the centuries, a large part of Val Tidone belonged to Saint Colombano and his Abbey. Historic documents do not cover this completely but the numerous churches dedicated to the Saint are evident testimony.
12
Jun
Fitness Centre Vita Club
Summer 2014 - Podere Casale offers a surprising novelty – FITNESS: The staff of VITA CLUB FITNESS CENTER are available for the clients of Podere Casale to make their stay dynamic and fun
6
Jun
Val Tidone valley
Val Tidone is a valley formed by the Tidone stream and is located between the Provinces of Piacenza and Pavia. To the south it originates at the base of Mount Penice and its stream flows into to the Po river through rolling hills covered with vineyards.
27
May
Dancing under the stars in Vicobarone
It will be a summer of dancing and good music. The 2014 summer calendar is full of events in Vicobarone where music and dancing under the stars are the main attractions
15
May
Dining on the border between Colli Piacentini and Oltrepo Pavese
Dining on the border between Colli Piacentini and Oltrepo Pavese is quite a singular experience. Tradition, dialects, even wines mix in an area where the border is simply administrative and the names given to dishes and wines mark the difference
9
May
Route for the soul: Saint Colombano from Bobbio to Pavia
In the VIII century, Saint Colombano’s remains were brought to Pavia. Thus the itinerary Bobbio-Pavia of which there are various testimonies. There is a francigena mountain route from Milan to Pavia to Bobbio, which then follows the abbots way to Pontremoli (Tuscany) and then to Rome
26
Apr
On the tracks of Giovannino Guareschi
Roncole Verdi is well known for being the birthplace of the illustrious and loved Maestro Giuseppe Verdi. At a short distance from the home, now a museum, of the great composer, there is another Home Museum and Center of Study of another very great artist: Giovannino Guareschi.
12
Apr
Esoteric Bobbio
There are numerous legends and mysteries tied to Bobbio, starting with the symbol of the town: the famous Ponte Gobbo or Ponte del Diavolo