The year is 1181. A weathered parchment, clutched in the hand of a weary messenger, bears the name “Bulgarello” – a small village on the outskirts of Pavia. Today, we know that village as Borgarello. Standing here, you might not guess that this seemingly quiet town once played a role in the grand schemes of dukes and Visconti hunting grounds. Borgarello found itself enveloped by the “Parco Nuovo,” a vast hunting estate established by the powerful Visconti family. Imagine a sprawling expanse of forests, teeming with game, stretching from the grand Castle of Pavia to the serene Certosa. This was their playground, a testament to their power. Borgarello, however, retained its name, a small act of defiance in the face of such dominance. Centuries later, Borgarello was briefly absorbed into the municipality of Certosa di Pavia, only to reclaim its independence in 1958. It stands today as a testament to resilience – a small town with a big history.
Nuovo Cimitero di Cologno Monzese
“A timeless sanctuary,” the old woman whispered, her gaze fixed on the rows of marble within Nuovo Cimitero di Cologno