{"id":9908,"date":"2024-03-07T10:38:36","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T09:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=9908"},"modified":"2024-10-07T11:57:36","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T09:57:36","slug":"lomellina-and-oltrepo-pavese","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/lomellina-and-oltrepo-pavese\/","title":{"rendered":"Lomellina and Oltrep\u00f2 Pavese"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/northwest-italy\/lombardy\/\">Lombardy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Province of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/pavese\/#pavia\" class=\"ek-link\">Pavia<\/a> includes the historic regions of Lomellina and Oltrep\u00f2 Pavese. Lomellina is the northwestern part of the province, and it is part of the Po Valley. This is an agricultural area, and the main center here is Vigevano. The Oltrep\u00f2 Pavese is located south of the Po river and its largest town is Voghera. From north to south, this area includes the plain near the Po river, a hilly region, and finally a section of the Apennine mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-796ec8e4-16f8-47b7-bce4-11858cffc5ad\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-f2cc69fd-7eea-4fa7-ac02-3f4725b56533\">Places to see in Lomellina and the Oltrep\u00f2 Pavese<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#vigevano\">Vigevano<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#sforza-castle-of-vigevano\">Sforza Castle of Vigevano<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#vigevano-cathedral\">Vigevano Cathedral<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#palestro\">Palestro<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#ossuary-of-palestro\">Ossuary of Palestro<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#voghera\">Voghera<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#duomo-of-voghera\">Duomo of Voghera<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#visconti-castle-of-voghera\">Visconti Castle of Voghera<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#caserma-vittorio-emanuele-ii\">Caserma Vittorio Emanuele II<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#montesegale\">Montesegale<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#montesegale-castle\">Montesegale Castle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vigevano\"><strong>Vigevano<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vigevano is the second largest city in the Province of Pavia, and the main center of the historical region of Lomellina. Founded in the Early Middle Ages, it was contested for centuries between Pavia and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/milan\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Milan<\/a>. After a period as a free <em>comune<\/em>, Vigevano was conquered by Milan and remained the most important city in the area. Now it is mainly an agricultural center featuring some historic attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_58cd6c02-1970-4254-a81c-09a3ceecc6a8\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sforza-castle-of-vigevano\"><strong>Sforza Castle of Vigevano<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sforza Castle of Vigevano (<em>Castello Sforzesco di Vigevano<\/em>) is a fortified complex in the center of Vigevano. Built in various phases during the Late Middle Ages, it was transformed into the residence of the ruling Sforza family in the 15th century. The castle features a tall civic tower and a series of connected historic palaces and fortifications. The complex houses the art gallery <strong>Pinacoteca Casimiro Ottone<\/strong>, the <strong>International Footwear Museum<\/strong> (<em>Museo Internazionale della Calzatura<\/em>), which hosts a collection of historic footwear, and the <strong>National Archaeological Museum of Lomellina<\/strong> (<em>Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Lomellina<\/em>), featuring various local archaeological findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Ducale, 20, 27029 Vigevano PV<br>Coordinates: 45.3170, 8.8572<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Huhzpt2VvyEG37pQ6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_8f09b2f0-de4f-4937-9646-29a2d558eee9\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vigevano-cathedral\"><strong>Vigevano Cathedral<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as: Cathedral of Sant&#8217;Ambrogio<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vigevano Cathedral (<em>Duomo di Vigevano<\/em>) is the main church in the city, erected between the 16th and 17th century. The church features a concave facade and various Mannerist frescoes, artworks, and decorations. Adjacent to the church is the <strong>Museo del Tesoro del Duomo di Vigevano<\/strong>, a collection of historic pieces of religious art, tapestries, and many other artworks. The cathedral faces the large <strong>Piazza Ducale<\/strong>, the main square of Vigevano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Ducale, 27029 Vigevano PV<br>Coordinates: 45.3171, 8.8589<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/YdAJhMgZiX5qd68X9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_2e2e5085-e978-48b2-b3fc-326cfe64e79a\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"palestro\"><strong>Palestro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Palestro is a small town in the Province of Pavia, near <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/vercelli\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Vercelli<\/a>. The settlement is best known for the Battle of Palestro, in which the Sardinian and French army defeated the Austrians in 1859, during the Second Italian War of Independence.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_85ea1250-700b-4fac-8ddc-cbeeeb54904e\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ossuary-of-palestro\"><strong>Ossuary of Palestro<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ossuary of Palestro (<em>Ossario di Palestro<\/em>) is a large war memorial erected near Palestro at the end of the 19th century to commemorate the Battle of Palestro that was fought here in 1859. Both the exterior and interior of the monument are richly decorated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: S.da Provinciale ex S.da Statale 596 dei Cairoli, 97, 27030 Palestro PV<br>Coordinates: 45.3034, 8.5242<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Hcfb9jezaowbc4Co7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_9935b822-61dc-4bfd-8343-ce93cb42c714\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"voghera\"><strong>Voghera<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Voghera is a city located south of Pavia, and the most important town in the Oltrep\u00f2 Pavese. A city of ancient origins, it rose to prominence in the Late Middle Ages as a center of local trade. Ruled for centuries by Milan, it was taken by the Kingdom of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/insular-italy\/sardinia\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Sardinia<\/a> in 1743, and it became part of Lombardy after the unification of Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_0166fd01-24f4-4f91-996d-8444fbf6c262\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"duomo-of-voghera\"><strong>Duomo of Voghera<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Duomo of Voghera is the main religious site in the city. This Renaissance chruch was built starting in the 17th century to replace a previous building. The church features a large dome and it houses a few interesting artworks and relics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Duomo, 92, 27058 Voghera PV<br>Coordinates: 44.9928, 9.0091<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/BRSX5C1cRiabXxgD9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_bc4ae75b-1c29-4674-8a3c-fe4d049a51f1\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"visconti-castle-of-voghera\"><strong>Visconti Castle of Voghera<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Visconti Castle of Voghera (<em>Castello Visconteo di Voghera<\/em>) is a medieval castle erected during the 14th century in Voghera. The castle was later reworked and used as a residential palace and then as a prison. Now restored, the castle features a few ancient frescoes and some halls can be visited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: P.za Liberazione, 27058 Voghera PV<br>Coordinates: 44.9894, 9.0092<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WEUzpeupZBC3k3Qg8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_7fec8d4d-96f4-477a-997c-a43cd2cd95b7\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"caserma-vittorio-emanuele-ii\"><strong>Caserma Vittorio Emanuele II<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Caserma Vittorio Emanuele II is a former military complex erected in Voghera during the 19th century. Now part of the building hosts the <strong>Giuseppe Beccari Historical Museum of Voghera<\/strong> (<em>Museo Storico di Voghera Giuseppe Beccari<\/em>), a museum of military history that features some important pieces, and the <strong>Natural History Museum of Voghera<\/strong> (<em>Museo di Scienze Naturali di Voghera<\/em>), which hosts collections of zoology, paleontology, mineralogy, and botany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Gramsci, 1 bis, 27058 Voghera PV<br>Coordinates: 44.9904, 9.0054<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Jd12eTKRWC3Dz5TXA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_412a0f9b-fe90-4caa-b9ef-619913bcc601\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"montesegale\"><strong>Montesegale<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Montesegale is a small hamlet in the Province of Pavia, located among the hills of the Oltrep\u00f2 Pavese.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_8f429fe5-16ae-455f-a499-46d4b510b662\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"montesegale-castle\"><strong>Montesegale Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Montesegale Castle is a large fortification located on a hill in Montesegale. Originally erected in the Late Middle Ages, it was reworked and restored various times and it features buildings of different eras surrounded by imposing walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Castello di Montesegale, 27052 Montesegale PV<br>Coordinates: 44.9071, 9.1264<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/5YxNj4Nzun7EuqXn9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt;&nbsp;Lombardy The Province of Pavia includes the historic regions of Lomellina and Oltrep\u00f2 Pavese. Lomellina is the northwestern part of the province, and it is part of the Po Valley. This is an agricultural area, and the main center here is Vigevano. The Oltrep\u00f2 Pavese is located south of the Po river and its largest town is Voghera. From north to south, this area includes the plain near the Po river, a hilly region, and finally a section of the Apennine mountains. Vigevano Vigevano is the second largest city in the Province of Pavia, and the main center of the historical region of Lomellina. Founded in the Early Middle Ages, it was contested for centuries between Pavia and Milan. After a period as a free comune, Vigevano was conquered by Milan and remained the most important city in the area. Now it is mainly an agricultural center featuring some historic attractions. Sforza Castle of Vigevano The Sforza Castle of Vigevano (Castello Sforzesco di Vigevano) is a fortified complex in the center of Vigevano. Built in various phases during the Late Middle Ages, it was transformed into the residence of the ruling Sforza family in the 15th century. The castle features a tall civic tower and a series of connected historic palaces and fortifications. The complex houses the art gallery Pinacoteca Casimiro Ottone, the International Footwear Museum (Museo Internazionale della Calzatura), which hosts a collection of historic footwear, and the National Archaeological Museum of Lomellina (Museo Archeologico Nazionale della Lomellina), featuring various local archaeological findings. Address: Piazza Ducale, 20, 27029 Vigevano PVCoordinates: 45.3170, 8.8572 Google Maps Vigevano Cathedral Also known as: Cathedral of Sant&#8217;Ambrogio The Vigevano Cathedral (Duomo di Vigevano) is the main church in the city, erected between the 16th and 17th century. The church features a concave facade and various Mannerist frescoes, artworks, and decorations. Adjacent to the church is the Museo del Tesoro del Duomo di Vigevano, a collection of historic pieces of religious art, tapestries, and many other artworks. The cathedral faces the large Piazza Ducale, the main square of Vigevano. Address: Piazza Ducale, 27029 Vigevano PVCoordinates: 45.3171, 8.8589 Google Maps Palestro Palestro is a small town in the Province of Pavia, near Vercelli. The settlement is best known for the Battle of Palestro, in which the Sardinian and French army defeated the Austrians in 1859, during the Second Italian War of Independence. Ossuary of Palestro The Ossuary of Palestro (Ossario di Palestro) is a large war memorial erected near Palestro at the end of the 19th century to commemorate the Battle of Palestro that was fought here in 1859. Both the exterior and interior of the monument are richly decorated. Address: S.da Provinciale ex S.da Statale 596 dei Cairoli, 97, 27030 Palestro PVCoordinates: 45.3034, 8.5242 Google Maps Voghera Voghera is a city located south of Pavia, and the most important town in the Oltrep\u00f2 Pavese. A city of ancient origins, it rose to prominence in the Late Middle Ages as a center of local trade. Ruled for centuries by Milan, it was taken by the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1743, and it became part of Lombardy after the unification of Italy. Duomo of Voghera The Duomo of Voghera is the main religious site in the city. This Renaissance chruch was built starting in the 17th century to replace a previous building. The church features a large dome and it houses a few interesting artworks and relics. Address: Piazza Duomo, 92, 27058 Voghera PVCoordinates: 44.9928, 9.0091 Google Maps Visconti Castle of Voghera The Visconti Castle of Voghera (Castello Visconteo di Voghera) is a medieval castle erected during the 14th century in Voghera. The castle was later reworked and used as a residential palace and then as a prison. Now restored, the castle features a few ancient frescoes and some halls can be visited. Address: P.za Liberazione, 27058 Voghera PVCoordinates: 44.9894, 9.0092 Google Maps Caserma Vittorio Emanuele II The Caserma Vittorio Emanuele II is a former military complex erected in Voghera during the 19th century. Now part of the building hosts the Giuseppe Beccari Historical Museum of Voghera (Museo Storico di Voghera Giuseppe Beccari), a museum of military history that features some important pieces, and the Natural History Museum of Voghera (Museo di Scienze Naturali di Voghera), which hosts collections of zoology, paleontology, mineralogy, and botany. Address: Via Gramsci, 1 bis, 27058 Voghera PVCoordinates: 44.9904, 9.0054 Google Maps Montesegale Montesegale is a small hamlet in the Province of Pavia, located among the hills of the Oltrep\u00f2 Pavese. Montesegale Castle The Montesegale Castle is a large fortification located on a hill in Montesegale. Originally erected in the Late Middle Ages, it was reworked and restored various times and it features buildings of different eras surrounded by imposing walls. 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