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- Enjoy an aperitivo and an Aperol spritz in the Piazza. What happens in Italy stays in Italy! And what better way to start your trip than with a cheeky drink at 11 AM and a traditional Italian aperitivo!
- Catch a sunset on Ponte Coperto. This iconic bridge Ponte Coperto (Covered Bridge), was completely destroyed during World War II and rebuilt into what we see today!
- Have a picnic at Area Vul. Pavia’s charm doesn’t sit just in its museums or monasteries, this city has such a pleasant atmosphere in its most unexpected corners!
- Visit Duomo di Pavia in Piazza Duomo. Is it really a trip to Italy if you haven’t seen a few churches and duomos? I think not! Just like most Italian cities, Pavia has a Piazza Duomo (Duomo Square) with its own Duomo!
- Explore Pavia: Tourism and Travel Guide
- Pavia Castle
- Pavia Charterhouse
- The Gastronomic Art in Pavia and Region
- Where Is Pavia?
Start your visit in the south of the town at Borgo Ticino, which is a good introduction to historic Pavia. Here you will immediately notice the 12th century Church of Santa Maria di Betlem, a typical example of Pavia Romanesque style. Next cross the Ticino River using the 'Covered Bridge' (this bridge was entirely reconstructed after bombing in Wor...
Pavia Castle was erected between 1360 and 1365 by Galeazzo II Visconti with the help of Venetian architects, Bernard from Venice and Jacobello Dalle Masegne. The architectural aspect of the castle is extraordinarily rich in artistic forms, and dominated by galleries with mullioned windows and perforated rose-windows. Unfortunately only a few of the...
No visit to Pavia would be complete without a visit to the the famous Carthusian Monastery known as the Certosa di Pavia in the countryside a few kilometres from the city and the most impressive example of renaissance architecture in the region. Founded as a monastery in 1396 most of the building dates from the 15th century. First among the highlig...
With your visit to the Certosa you have moved into the countryside around Pavia - and what better excuse to savour the local cuisine! Local first courses include Risotto alla Certosina (Carthusian risotto)* and the hors d'oeuvre called 'salame di Varzi'. * Risotto alla Certosina is named after the Carthusian Monastery. This ancient recipe comes fro...
Pavia is in the southern part of the Lombardy region of northern Italy, deep in the heart of Italian rice-growing territory and about 30 kilometres south of Milan.
We would like to give you 10 good reasons to visit Pavia. Whether it is for its large monuments or unspoiled nature, there is something for everybody! Browse the following gallery and check every reason to come here.
Pavia’s streets are paved in cobblestones, narrow, and very picturesque. The main vie and corsi (avenues and boulevards) are beautiful and lined with shops, cafes, bars, and thronging with people. But the side streets beg to be explored for their tiny pizzerias, local groceries, bars, and crafts studios.
Pavia What To Do. The visit of Pavia can start from the Visconteo Castle, a marvelous medieval complex that was built by Galeazzo II Visconti between 1360 and 1365. The interior rooms are worth a visit for the beautiful Visconti and Sforza frescoes where there is the seat of the Civic Museums of Pavia.
Mar 4, 2023 · Nestled in the Lombardy region of Northern Italy, Pavia is a destination that will transport you back in time with its Gothic cathedrals, Renaissance buildings, and medieval alleyways. One of the things that makes Pavia stand out is its Duomo, which is considered one of the most impressive Gothic cathedrals in Italy.
Aug 9, 2022 · Pavia. How the former Lombard capital went from old glory to near-obscurity, and why it's worth exploring.
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