1 | Isola Dovarese Piazza Matteotti
at 11.00, 15.00 and 16.30 hours. Food tastings and refreshments available throughout the day. 3 | Monticelli Ripa d’Oglio
Most of the urban area is taken up by an 18th century Villa in a sad state of decay but still surrounded by a magnificent park. 7 | Agriturismo Le Puleselle
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The Gonzaga’s Lands Isola Dovarese and Parco Oglio Sud
The village is enclosed in a large meander of the Oglio River. It used to be a 1414 Gonzaga fief bordering with the Signoria of Milan to the South and West and with the Republic of Venice to the North. The main square was built at the end of the 16th century. It is surely worth visiting the prisons, the parish curch which contains the paintings “Madonna del Gatto” by G. F. Bembo and “Ecce Homo” of B. Campi and the baroque church of Saint Joseph (guided tours organised by Isola’s Proloco at 10.30, 11.30, 14.30, 15.30 hrs). Refreshments and direct selling of local produces at Crepa with a 10% discount for advance bookings (tel. 0375 396161). Tasting menus for 15 euros and the possibility to overnight at Palazzo Quaranta (tel. 0375 396162) or B&B Il Gustofilo (tel. 0375 036322).
4 | Cascina Porto
The farm is very close to the river as it used to be a landing place for boats which left from the opposite riverbank at Cascina Gerre. It is possible to watch cows being milked from 14.00 to 17.00.
Cascina Concessione is right in the centre of Isola and it is home to the “Associazione Ecomuseo Isola” an association aiming to promote rural culture towards a balanced interplay between agriculture and tourism. The Cascina hosts a market of local agricultural produces for the day. Discussions with farmers on the topics of Grana Padano, Parmigiano and other fruits and vegetable productions
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A relaxing stopover in an isolated location on the right bank of the Oglio River where to watch peacocks, ducks, chickens and enjoy refreshments for 15 euros. Reservation only – tel. 0372 856052 or 334 3453951. 8 | Ostiano Castello Gonzaga
10 | Attracco gommoni Argine Oglio
Do not miss the opportunity to paddle along the Oglio River in a dinghy. Departures at 11.00 and 15.00 hours - 10 euros contributions - Reservation only on www.faiprenotazioni.it - Limited places available. 11 | Volongo Argine Gambara Enjoy a picnic in designated areas along the embankment of the tributary which flows through the plain near Brescia. 12 | Cascine di via Caselle
5 | Agriturismo Campagnino
2 | Isola Dovarese Cascina Concessione
Sunday, 14th of June 2015 From 9.30 to 18.30
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The Church of Santa Maria features interesting 15th century frescos - currently under restoration - still relatively unknown.
horses, chickens, rabbits and pigs, which are all raised with organic produces. Grana Padano tastings are available.
Learning activities available between 10.30 and 15.00. Selling of local produces and refreshments at 13 euros - reservation only – tel. 347 4445607.
The synagogue in the castle’s courtyard attests the presence of an ex Jewish community in the area. Visits to the 19th century theatre and parish of San Michele Arcangelo at 11.00, 15.00 and 16.00 hours. 9 | Cascina Mezzulli
6 | Villarocca Villa Fraganeschi
A friendly landlord guides visitors through the farm to see goats,
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Watch cows being milked – both traditionally and with automatic milking machines - in two nearby farms at 14.00 hours. Si ringrazia: Associazione Ecomuseo Isola Pro Loco Isola Dovarese Parrocchia San Nicolò di Isola Dovarese Parrocchia San Michele Arcangelo di Ostiano Protezione Civile di Piadena CIA Lombardia Est Maps, times and detailed programs for all 2015 events are available and downloadable from www.faivialattea.it
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Isola Dovarese
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Along the trail, among farmhouses, stables, parks and 18th century villas, you can find pleasant places to eat at agritourism farms, which will offer visitors various learning activities for the occasion. Churches with 15th century frescoes and magnificent views complement the itinerary, which also gives the more adventurous the chance to have an exciting dinghy ride down the River Oglio.
Ostiano Castello Gonzaga
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Volongo
Attracco gommoni Argine Oglio
Cascina Porto
Pessina Cremonese
Volongo Argine Gambara
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How to get there: By train: Milan-Mantova line, get off at Piadena, continue for 9 km along the local road to Isola Dovarese. By car: SS10 from Cremona towards Mantova, at the junction take the SP11 and continue for approx. 4 km.
Starting point: Isola Dovarese, Piazza Matteotti (large car park nearby). Limited number of bicycles for hire. Minimum contribution 10 euro.
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The Gonzaga’s Lands Isola Dovarese and Parco Oglio Sud >> Km 22
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Bike rental
Live shows point Workshops
Historic Property
Open famhouse didattics, sales
Dangerous crossing
Area of natural interest
Parking
Dirt road
Ecomuseum
Dinghies dock
Refreshment Live shows
Farmers market km 0
Cascine di via Caselle
Isola Dovarese Piazza Matteotti