La Casa nel Borgo

La Casa nel Borgo

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Area Campagna

The area surrounding Castelfranco d’Oglio, located in the heart of the Cremona plain, is one of the most authentic and unspoiled corners of rural Lombardy. Here, the landscape is still marked by the slow rhythm of nature, with cultivated fields interspersed with rows of poplar trees, streams, and extensive floodplain areas, creating a rich ecosystem teeming with biodiversity, represented most valuably by the Oglio Sud Park.

The Oglio River, which flows through the region before merging into the Po, forms a natural boundary between the provinces of Cremona and Mantova. Over time, it has shaped a fertile and lush landscape dotted with small villages and a network of secondary roads that invite exploration. The Oglio cycling path, stretching over 280 km through the area, is one of the most scenic bike and pedestrian trails in Italy. Following it allows cyclists to traverse unspoiled nature, historic bridges, and picturesque river views.

The village of Castelfranco d’Oglio, with fewer than a hundred residents, is a true oasis of tranquility. Despite its small size, it possesses a strong sense of identity and an ancient history, evidenced by archaeological finds scattered throughout the region. Not far away, the Roman site of Bedriacum, near Calvatone, provides tangible proof of the Roman presence and the strategic importance of this area in past centuries.

The landscape comes alive in every season with different colors and always enchanting atmospheres: the winter fog enveloping the countryside, the snow silencing sounds, the golden reflections of autumn, the spring rebirth, and the fragrant summers filled with cicadas. At any time of the year, the area is perfect for relaxing walks, nature explorations, or simply a contemplative pause among trees and silence.

The strategic location also allows for day trips to culturally rich cities: Mantova, with its ducal palaces and Renaissance squares; Sabbioneta, a 16th-century urban gem created by Vespasiano Gonzaga; Cremona, the birthplace of the violin and rich in medieval architecture; Parma, known for the elegance of its theaters and the refinement of its cuisine; and Brescia, with its historic center layered with Roman, Lombard, and Venetian influences.

The Oglio-Po area is also a gastronomic destination of excellence, where visitors can savor the most authentic flavors of the Po Valley tradition: artisanal cured meats, stuffed pasta, mustards, typical cheeses, and local sweets, served in trattorias and restaurants that have preserved and passed down ancient recipes for generations.

Choosing to stay in this region means opting for a travel experience away from the more crowded tourist circuits, where beauty lies in the details, simple gestures, the scents of the air, and the silent stories of the places.