Carbonara Po was founded by Romans (II century B.C.), but appears in documents only since the Middle Ages. You should pay a visit to XVI century Assunta parish church, which hosts an altar piece by Ippolito Andreasi depicting the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. There are other interesting early XX century buildings, such as liberty style Villa Mila and monumental Villa Bisighini, which hosts today the local government offices. In Carbonarola, you can see XV century Corte Dalla Valle by architect Luca Fancelli, which is connected with Carbonarola church; the church is dedicated to the Blessed Osanna Andreasi, who was a relative of Gonzaga family. Just at the entrance you can admire a canvas by Lorenzo Costa the Elder – who succeeded Mantegna in Mantua court – depicting the Blessed Osanna
Near Carbonara Po, you can visit Isola Boscone nature reserve, with its 64 hectares wood: it has a rich vegetation and hosts several rare birds.
Events:
Assumption Day festival – Truffle festival (last November weekend)