Holiday apartment in Boffalora Sopra Ticino – Water, History and Nature

Holiday apartment in Boffalora Sopra Ticino: Water and local character

When choosing a holiday apartment in Boffalora Sopra Ticino, it is worth looking at the special combination of canal, river and landscape. The Naviglio Grande crosses the central part of the town, while the Ticino River runs along its outskirts. Boffalora Sopra Ticino is also located within the Parco Lombardo della Valle del Ticino.

History along the Naviglio Grande

The town’s history is closely connected with the waterway. The first settlement in Boffalora Sopra Ticino is documented for the years 1180 to 1190, during construction work on the Naviglio Grande. An illustrative trace of the waterway’s history of use is the “Cornice” water intake on the Naviglio. It was first mentioned in 1346, belonged to the noble Crivelli family and was of great importance for the use of water in agriculture, crafts and industry. The Barchètt was a river transport service on the Naviglio that connected Boffalora Sopra Ticino with Milan, has been documented since 1645 and continued until the beginning of the 20th century.

Villas, sanctuary and agricultural traces

Several buildings give the town and its surroundings different historical accents. Villa Giulini was built together with the surrounding English garden around the middle of the 18th century by Count Giorgio Giulini. The Santuario dell’Acquanera preserves the marker indicating the water level reached by the Ticino during the 1868 flood. The Grangia dei Certosini was built by the Carthusians of Pavia; there, they did not become feudal lords until 1750 and gave agriculture a major boost. Palazzo Cattaneo, a palace, is also located in the vicinity of Boffalora Sopra Ticino. Visconteo Castle and Castello Sforzesco are also castles in the surrounding area.

Nature between fields, woodland and the Ticino

Boffalora Sopra Ticino is located within three areas of natural-science significance: the La Fagiana and Turbigaccio forests, the forests of Castelletto and the Lanca di Bernate. These areas are classified as a Zona di protezione speciale for their flora and fauna. In the western part of the Valle del Ticino, cultivated fields and wooded areas extending to the Ticino River shape the landscape.

Water experiences and a special September date

A mini-cruise departs from the pier in Boffalora Sopra Ticino at Piazza IV Giugno, travels via Bernate Ticino to the hamlet of Rubone and then returns to Boffalora Sopra Ticino. The 49th Festa da la Sücia will take place from 12 September to 20 September 2026 in Boffalora Sopra Ticino.

Other destinations in the surrounding area

Possible destinations for excursions around Boffalora Sopra Ticino include Bioparco Roggia Moretta, a park; La Bareggeta, a garden; Parco Pubblico Comunale, a park; and Parco Lombardo Valle del Ticino, also a park. Villa Ottolini-Tovaglieri, a palace, is also located in the wider regional area.

More places for your planning

If, in addition to Boffalora Sopra Ticino, you would like to compare other places in the region, you will find the directly connected destinations here: Linate, Carugate, Vermezzo, Cassina de’ Pecchi, Assago, San Donato Milanese, Bellinzago Lombardo and Vittuone.

To the higher-level travel overview: Milan.