The Pila
During the Roman Age it was already an importan agricoltural centre, for its geographic position.
It was for that reason really important for Longobardi too.
When the army of Milano came into Lomellina they conquisted this village too in the 1213, and about at the
end of the XIV century it is overcome by Galeazzo Visconti that wanted to build the castle (in square shape)
together with the moat, towers and great walls a really fortress.
In 1462-1463 Sforza wanted to extend and consolidate the circle tower projected by the famous architect Bartolomeo Fioravanti; and they remained the owner for sixty years about.
Sartirana and its castle got to Spain with Mercurino Arborio (cardinal) until his death in the 1530.
After about ten years from the 2nd world war it became private property.
Today it is a centre of the Centre of Study of Lomellina and Fondazione Sartirana Arte which organises shows and cultural events of international importance too
