Borgo Priolo: Hills and History

Borgo Priolo combines the hills of Oltrepò Pavese with a remarkable concentration of history, religious architecture and special excursion destinations. If you are looking for holiday accommodation in Borgo Priolo, you will find starting points here for days out of varying intensity: a walk through the town centre, regional cultural attractions, gardens and parks, as well as a route to the Borgo Priolo Big Bench No. 301.

Between the Coppa and Schizzola Rivers and the Hills

Borgo Priolo stretches between the Coppa and Schizzola streams in the hills of Oltrepò Pavese. This landscape provides the setting for walks, views and active outings. The route to the Borgo Priolo Big Bench begins in Borgo Priolo and follows a shady ridge path from Barisonzo to Monte Morino before descending to Arpesina. The mountain-bike version of the route starting from Borgo Priolo offers views of Castello di Stefanago. When choosing your accommodation, this difference between culture-focused activities close to town and a day plan centred more strongly on paths and landscapes may be of interest.

Holiday Accommodation in Borgo Priolo for Culture and Discovery

In the built-up town centre, incorporated remains of the former Borgo Priolo castle are visible. The parish church dedicated to Saint Carlo also stands in the town centre. In the surrounding area, there are also Castello Visconteo, a castle, Palazzo Dattili, a palace, and Palazzo Gounela, also a palace. Further afield in the region is Rocca di Montalino, a fortress. This makes it possible to plan a stay around different historical themes, without limiting all impressions to the same type of place.

Religious buildings also shape the cultural discoveries. The Santuario di Nostra Signora della Guardia in Torre del Monte is an imposing building from 1938 with a polygonal form and a bell tower. La Rocchetta di Casa Perotti is a three-storey architectural complex from the 16th century, made of stone and river pebbles; it includes a tower dating from the Malaspina period. The parish church of San Lorenzo Martire on a hill in Staghiglione houses an interesting Madonna from the 15th century. In San Martino de’ Bagozzi, the parish church of San Martino has a remarkable historic organ.

Gardens, a Park and a Special Viewpoint

The Giardini Piazza San Bovo, Giardini Piazza Castello and Giardini Sandro Pertini are gardens in the area around Borgo Priolo. Parco Locomotiva is a park in the same area. The Borgo Priolo Big Bench No. 301 provides a different highlight: it is located on the grounds of the Fradé Wine winery on a high hill. The route there and its mountain-bike version therefore provide an active complement to the historic buildings and gardens.

Regional Impressions with Tradition

During the event, visitors can watch the preparation and baking of the Ciambelline according to traditional methods from close by. Depending on their interests, families can therefore put together a day focused on local history, activity, green destinations or regional tradition, and choose the location of their preferred holiday accommodation accordingly.

More places for planning your trip: Pavia, Canneto, Cava Manara, San Paolo, Codevilla, Santa Giuletta, Romagnese, Siziano.

To the higher-level travel overview: Pavia.