Padan Plain Collection

Ancient map of Northern Italy, lithograph, published in 1876
Ancient map of Northern Italy. Lithograph, published in 1876

Montalto castle on a hill overlooking all of Oltrepo Pavese. Montalto Pavese, Oltrepo Pavese, Pavia district, Lombardy, Italy

Cigognola castle. Cigognola, Oltrepo Pavese, Pavia district, Lombardy, Italy

Santuario della Passione or Santuario Santa Maria with the sacred mount. Torricella Verzate, Oltrepo Pavese, Pavia district, Lombardy, Italy

Soncino, Lombardy, Italy. The castle

Map of Genoa 1898

Northern Alpine regions, Padan Plain and Western Liguria Region, Map by Nicolas Sanson from Cartes generales de toutes
Cartography, Italy, 17th century. Northern Alpine regions, Padan Plain and Western Liguria Region. Map by Nicolas Sanson from Cartes generales de toutes les parties du monde, 1655

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Discover the enchanting Padan Plain, a historic and picturesque region in northern Italy, as depicted in this 1876 lithograph. Explore the ancient landmarks, including the Santuario della Passione in Torricella Verzate, Montalto Pavese's majestic castle, and the imposing Cigognola fortress. Delve deeper into the rich history of this area, once part of the Duchy of Milan, as shown on the 1898 map of Genoa. Wander through the rolling hills of Oltrepo Pavese, where the sacred mount of Santuario Santa Maria stands proudly, and marvel at the natural beauty of this land, nestled between the Northern Alpine regions and Western Liguria. Step back in time and uncover the stories of the past that continue to shape the Padan Plain, from the medieval castles of Montalto Pavese and Soncino to the ancient maps of Nicolas Sanson.