Discover Scorzarolo between the Oglio and Po

Scorzarolo between the Oglio and Po

Scorzarolo lies at the confluence of the Oglio and Po rivers. Its location combines riverside landscapes, culture and routes, making it a destination for a range of day plans.

Churches and architecture in the village

The Church of Santi Pietro e Paolo in Scorzarolo has a façade largely designed in the 18th-century style, a single-nave layout and two side altars. The Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo Apostoli in Scorzarolo was built in 1821 after the earlier church was destroyed in the 1770 flood. Its central upper façade window depicts Saints Peter and Paul.

Corte Mainolda is a rural architectural complex in Scorzarolo. Il Fienile is a cultural association based at Via Gambino 13 in Scorzarolo; its rural venue is intended for music, culture, knowledge-sharing and leisure through various arts.

Routes through the riverside landscape

The Parco dell’Oglio Sud cycling tour begins at the Oglio’s mouth on the Po near Scorzarolo. The Via Postumia stage from Scorzarolo to San Martino dall'Argine follows the Oglio river corridor and offers continuous contact with the riverside landscape. Those wishing to explore Scorzarolo by bicycle or on a longer route will find two clearly distinct ways to engage with the landscape here.

Museums, palaces and gardens in the surrounding area

Fruttiere di Palazzo Te, a museum, is located in the area around Scorzarolo. Also nearby are Te Palace and Soardi Palace, both palaces, as well as the Tazio Nuvolari Mantova Museum. Giardini Valentini, Giardini di Piazza Anconetta, Giardini di Piazza Lega Lombarda and Giardini Marani provide a green addition; each of these places is a garden in the area around Scorzarolo.

Music and events connected with the village

The 3rd Festa della Musica in Scorzarolo included a musical tour through the village on 21 June 2024, meeting at the parish church. The programme for Festa di Primavera 2025 scheduled a concert by Duo Seraphim, with Gian Andrea Guerra on violin and Stefano Molardi on organ, for 9 May 2025 at 8:45 p.m. in the Chiesa Santi Pietro e Paolo apostoli in Scorzarolo.

Choose accommodation according to your interests

When choosing a hotel in Scorzarolo, your day plan can determine the right focus: churches and architecture, music and culture, or a route along the river corridor. This allows you to tailor your stay to the experiences you actually want to include, while Scorzarolo also retains its connection with the destinations in the surrounding area.

More places for travel planning: Mantova, Piubega, Roverbella, Buscoldo, Casaloldo, Ceresara, Rivarolo Mantovano, Libiola

For the main travel overview: Mantua.