Montescano
Welcome to Montescano, in the heart of Oltrepò Pavese!
Hello everyone! Today, I will talk to you about Montescano, a municipality with 416 inhabitants in the province of Pavia, located in the beautiful hills of Oltrepò Pavese, where the Versa stream also flows. Here, the main town of Pozzolo is located in the valley, while the historic center of Montescano is located on the hill.
Know that Montescano is known mainly for its important care and rehabilitation center, but it also has a long and interesting history to tell.
History of Montescano
In 1164, much of Oltrepò Pavese passed under the control of Pavia, and Montescano is mentioned in an imperial diploma from that time, which suggests that the town was already important at that time. In the following centuries, the municipality did not leave great traces in history, but always maintained its status as a municipality.
Subsequently, Montescano was included in the feud of Broni, probably followed the fate of Castana, being separated from this feud and passing to the “Borromeo” in the sixteenth century and the “Pallavicino Trivuzio” in the eighteenth century.
Between 1929 and 1948, the municipality was suppressed and aggregated to Castana.
The symbols of Montescano
The Municipality of Montescano has a coat of arms, granted by decree of the President of the Republic in 2003, and a gonfalon, which is a white cloth. In addition, the Missaga fountain, built in the eighteenth century and decorated with valuable lion heads positioned behind the faucets, is considered the symbol of the village; takes its name from the spring from which its oligomineral waters gush.
The society of Montescano
The municipality of Montescano is part of the lower range of the Oltrepò Pavese Mountain Community, and is characterized by a constant and stable demographic evolution.
The administration of Montescano
The administration of the Municipality is particularly attentive to the needs of its citizens. We invite you to visit the website of the Municipality of Montescano for more detailed information and to discover the numerous cultural, sporting, and recreational activities that we organize every year.
Conclusions
We have come to the end of this brief description of Montescano, a municipality that lives on beauty and history but knows how to adapt with great flexibility and creativity to the needs of its inhabitants and visitors. We hope to have piqued your curiosity enough to come and visit us!
