Villa Biscossi
Hello from Villa Biscossi: History and Monuments of the Small Lombard Community of 61 Inhabitants
Villa Biscossi is a small municipality in the province of Pavia in Lombardy, known since the 13th century as Villa Piperatorum. Today it has only 61 inhabitants, but it has a history that deserves to be told. Below you will find all the information about the monuments and places of interest in Villa Biscossi, accompanied by their stories and curiosities.
History
Villa Biscossi has been part of the county of Mede since the 13th century, and the Biscossi or Biscossa, who were part of the vast consortium of the Counts of Mede, were its particular lords. Over the years, the community has remained alive thanks to agricultural and artisanal activities, while the Casale Palace, the ancient residence of the Biscossi family, underwent a period of great decline around the 1930s due to the abandonment by the owners.
Monuments and Places of Interest
Casale Palace
The Casale Palace is an 18th century building, built in the second half of the century on a square in front of the 16th century church. Today it is open to the public and available for private events after being restored by the last owners. The Casale Palace hosted Vittorio Emanuele II and Cavour during the Risorgimento period and the wedding between Antonia Giuseppe Ernesto Nomis di Pollone and Elisa Pallestrini was celebrated here in 1885.
Churches
There are two churches in Villa Biscossi: the church of Santi Nazzaro and Celso and the church of Santi Gervasio and Protasio. Both churches are small, but of great historical and artistic interest.
Society
Demographic Evolution
The population of Villa Biscossi has remained constant around 60 inhabitants from the beginning of the 21st century onwards.
Infrastructure and Transport
Between 1884 and 1933, the locality was served by a stop of the Mortara-Ottobiano-Pieve del Cairo tramway.
Image Gallery
Now all you have to do is see the beautiful pictures of Villa Biscossi and its monuments in our photo gallery.
Notes
Other Projects
External Links
On this page, you will find all the necessary information to visit Villa Biscossi and discover its places of interest. Take a look at the monuments and history of this small municipality and make your visit unforgettable. Now you know all about Villa Biscossi, the next time you come here, you will feel like you already know this wonderful Lombard community.
