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Visiting the ancient village of Fortunago means rediscovering emotions that were thought lost. Tourists can relive the centuries-old history of this locality in the streets of the village and project themselves into the future thanks to its auditorium, a true marvel at the service of the entire Oltrepò Pavese area.
Fortunago is one of the ‘Borghi più belli d‘Italia‘ (Italy‘s most beautiful villages) and is a real jewel of the Oltrepò pavese. The name of this village seems to be of Celtic origin and comes from Fortunacus, meaning ‘house by the water‘. This meaning would be quite realistic given that there is a perennial water spring in this village, where the San Ponzo fountain stands today.
This small village, completely immersed in the nature of the Oltrepò pavese, began to exist many centuries ago, welcoming Celts, Romans, Lombards, emperors and lords of important families who ruled it, following one another and leaving their traces in the history, culture and traditions of this magnificent village.
Visiting Fortunago is a unique experience, it is like taking a journey back in time, walking through the porphyry-paved streets and stone-built houses to reach the ancient water spring, letting yourself be enraptured by the scent of bread baked in a wood-burning oven. At the highest point of the hill, in the centre of the village, is the ancient church of San Giorgio, from which one can admire a breathtaking panorama, being completely surrounded by nature. Culture and tradition are accompanied by the typical Locaran cuisine, allowing tourists who come to visit this village to discover the food and wine of a land that has a centuries-old history, with dishes and recipes that have been handed down for generations.
For those who want to visit the Oltrepò pavese, Fortunago is the perfect place from which to discover its history, traditions and experience the sensation of going completely back in time, visiting a typical medieval village: the various houses perched on the slope separated by narrow streets, with the church and palace dominating from above.
