Pizzighettone

Pizzighettone is a fortified town along the Adda River with walls that run throughout the settlement and defend its position. The construction shows typical medieval military design with sturdy walls and integrated defensive features.

The town developed as a strategic point to control the river and later became a prison for important captives from military conflicts. Its walls were reinforced multiple times to withstand different military threats.

The town's religious art collections display works from different periods, reflecting the faith that shaped community life across generations. These pieces reveal how local devotion influenced artistic choices and decoration throughout the centuries.

The town is reachable by public transport and offers good parking for visitors with cars. The pathways around the fortifications are walkable and allow you to explore along the historic structures.

The underground chambers with barrel vaults run throughout the entire defense system and form a network of connected rooms. These hidden structures show the sophistication of medieval fortification design and are still walkable today.

Location: Province of Cremona

Capital city: Pizzighettone

Elevation above the sea: 46 m

Shares border with: Cappella Cantone, Cornovecchio, Formigara, Maleo, San Bassano, Castelgerundo, Crotta d'Adda, Grumello Cremonese ed Uniti

Website: http://comune.pizzighettone.cr.it

GPS coordinates: 45.18333,9.78333

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:54