A Walk in Nizza

Exploring history, food, and culture between the Belbo river and the vineyard hills of Monferrato

June 13, 2017
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A nice game of bowls

Summer brings fair weather and warmth in the Belbo Valley. Nothing better than spending the afternoon in the shade, playing a traditional game of “Bocce”.

November 11, 2016
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Bicycle show in Nizza Monferrato

The San Carlo Fair is the major “off season” event in Nizza Monferrato – and in recent years, cultural or historical events have been proposed side-by-side with the traditional animals and tools market and vicarious celebrations. This year in particular, … Continue reading →

October 30, 2016
by Dave
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Looking for the Templar Knights in Southern Piedmont

We spent a beautiful Sunday exploring the mysteries of the Templar knights in Southern Piedmont, thanks to a very nice tour offered by Alto Monferrato Gusto & Tour – a purveyor of fine typical local foods that also designs and … Continue reading →

A stroll around the walls of Incisa Scapaccino

September 22, 2016 by Dave | 8 Comments

Incisa Scapaccino is a small village about five kms out of Nizza Monferrato, in the Belbo Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy. A small industrial and agricultural center, Incisa hides one of the most fascinating and cozy Medieval centers in the area: Borgo Villa, the town’s historical center, is an undiscovered gem.

This morning, despite the overcast day, we took a stroll around the walls of Borgo Villa.
Here are some of the shots we took.
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