A small village on the banks of the Secchia River, Quistello boasts an ancient history dating back to the pre-Roman era, as evidenced by archaeological excavations that revealed early settlements.

At the heart of the town, a fortress was constructed around the 10th century AD but was destroyed by the Austrians in the 18th century when the region was annexed to the Habsburg Empire.

In the hamlet of Nuvolato, one finds the beautiful Romanesque Church of San Fiorentino, built in the 11th century AD by Matilde di Canossa.

Originally designed as a single-nave church with three apses, it was later expanded in the 18th century with the addition of two side aisles, while two of the apses were demolished to make way for the bell tower and sacristy.

Inside, visitors can admire 15th- and 16th-century frescoes.

Quistello is also the birthplace of Giuseppe Gorni, a multifaceted artist and World War veteran whose artistic career flourished in the early 20th century. His murals, which still adorn several buildings in the town, are well-preserved. The Museo Diffuso exhibits a wide collection of his drawings, engravings, and sculptures.

Nature lovers can explore the Parco delle Golene Foce Secchia, a protected area that follows the final stretch of the Secchia River before it meets the Po River. The trail network connects several points of interest, including the Church of San Fiorentino and the Museo Diffuso Gorni.

Quistello is also known for its local delicacies, two of which hold De.Co. (Denominazione Comunale) recognition:

• Vin Còt – a Lambrusco-based condiment, perfect for meats and salads.
• Zucca di Quistello – a rare and prized pumpkin variety, also known as Capèl da Pret.

Nestled along the Po River, Quingentole centers around its historic core, identified with Piazza Italia, where the Gran Casa del Sole stands.

Now serving as the town hall, this elegant building was originally the palace of the bishops of Mantua, built in the 15th century AD by Lodovico Gonzaga.

The villa hosted several bishops, including Ercole Gonzaga, a descendant of Lodovico, who expanded and adorned the structure. He is credited with designing the gardens and commissioning Renaissance artist Giulio Romano to decorate the interiors.

Across the square, visitors will find the beautiful Baroque Church of San Lorenzo Martire, built in the mid-18th century by order of Bishop Antonio di Bagno to replace the previous parish church, which was located outside the village.

This imposing structure features a single nave, four side chapels, a presbytery, and an apse, complemented by a 38-meter-high bell tower.

Also of great historical interest is the Oratory of the Blessed Virgin of Loreto, located in the hamlet of San Lorenzo.

It was built to replace the ancient Matildic parish church, demolished in the 18th century, with some of its materials being repurposed for the new Church of San Lorenzo Martire.

Excavations around the oratory have revealed the perimeter walls of the previous church, allowing historians to study and identify its structure.

Now part of a municipal union, Revere holds a rich and ancient history, thanks to its strategic location along the Po River and the historic Via Claudia Augusta.

The Canossa family controlled these territories in the early 11th century, before ceding them to the Church. The village then changed hands several times due to conflicts between Modena, Reggio, and Mantua, ultimately falling to the Mantuans in the 12th century.

It was during this period that the castle was built, of which only the imposing tower remains today.

Not far from the tower, the Ducal Palace showcases the influence of the Gonzaga family, who took control of the village in the 14th century.

This magnificent square-plan palace, featuring a porticoed courtyard on three sides, was designed by Luca Fancelli, a pupil of Filippo Brunelleschi.

Today, it houses the Museum of the Po, an engaging exhibit across eleven rooms, illustrating the history of the great river, its surrounding landscapes, the people who lived along its banks, and its rich wildlife.

The village tour concludes with a visit to the Church of the Blessed Virgin Annunziata, built in the late 18th century.

It stands out for its curved late-Baroque facade and its single-nave interior, decorated with frescoes by Giuseppe Milani and Giuseppe Bazzani.