Pizzale
Welcome to Pizzale, a small town in Lombardy
Hello everyone and welcome to Pizzale! This small town in the province of Pavia has 692 inhabitants and is located in the plain of Oltrepò Pavese, just north of Voghera. The original name, ''Al Pissà'' in Oltrepadano dialect, refers to its geographical position, to the right of the Staffora stream.
History of Pizzale
The history of Pizzale is closely linked to that of Voghera, since until 1164 it was part of the same territory. Later, it became part of the podesteria and then of the feud of Voghera, under the lordship of various noble families. In 1770, Voghera was liberated from the feudal regime, but Pizzale was the only village to maintain municipal autonomy. In the nineteenth century, the municipality of Porana, which had a very different history, also joined the territory of Pizzale.
The history of Porana
Porana belonged to the pieve of Casteggio, in the diocese of Piacenza-Bobbio, and was an ancient possession of the diocese of Pavia. As a municipality, it was already known in the thirteenth century and had a castle, destroyed during the fights between the Beccaria and the Visconti.
Monuments and places of interest
If you find yourself in Pizzale, don't miss the opportunity to visit Villa Meroni, a beautiful example of neo-gothic architecture surrounded by a large garden. Among other tourist destinations, we highlight the church near Villa Meroni and a coat of arms that commemorates the war dead.
Society and administration
The population of Pizzale has undergone numerous changes over the years, but currently has 692 inhabitants. As for administration, the municipality of Pizzale is part of the province of Pavia and follows Italian legislation.
Image gallery
Finally, we leave you with some images of Pizzale and its points of interest. Don't hesitate to visit this small Lombard town, you will be surprised by its beauty and its history!
Notes and references
If you are curious to deepen the history of Pizzale and Porana, we invite you to consult the sources we used for this summary.
Related voices
If you are interested in other topics related to this area of Lombardy, we recommend that you take a look at the related voices, including that on Remo Franceschelli and the Pizzale-Lungavilla station.
External links
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