Romantic Night in the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy

A romantic night in the heart of Val d'Ossola

The Romantic Night in the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy is a national event that animates hundreds of small Italian historic centers every year around the summer solstice. In Vogogna, in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola (Piedmont), this evening becomes the perfect occasion to experience one of the region's most fascinating villages in an intimate and evocative atmosphere.

Vogogna is the only town in the province to have kept its 14th-century medieval architectural layout intact: for this reason, it is part of the 'Most Beautiful Villages of Italy' circuit and has been awarded the Orange Flag by the Touring Club. Its cobbled streets, the Palazzo Pretorio commissioned in 1348 by Giovanni Visconti, and the Visconti Castle overlooking the Val d'Ossola provide a natural backdrop for a night dedicated to beauty and memories.

What to expect

From late afternoon until midnight, the historic center transforms into an emotional journey of art, photography, music, theater, creativity, and local flavors. The initiative involves local associations, artists, and regional producers, with a program that changes from year to year while maintaining its romantic and communal spirit.

• Photographic exhibitions scattered along the village streets
• Theatrical performances and musical moments in the Castle area
• Creative workshops for adults and children, including ancient crafts
• Food and wine tastings featuring typical products of the Val d'Ossola

A nationwide event

The Romantic Night is promoted by the I Borghi più Belli d'Italia association, a member of the international federation 'Les Plus Beaux Villages de la Terre'. In 2026, over 400 villages in all regions are participating in the initiative, each with a personalized program. In Vogogna, the organization is managed by the Municipality together with local associations, which reinterpret the national theme with their own unique touch every year.

For those visiting the Val d'Ossola, the Romantic Night is also a way to discover an authentic corner of Piedmont, nestled among mountains, medieval history, and gastronomic traditions, just a few kilometers from the Val Grande National Park and Lake Maggiore.