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The Visconti Castle of Pavia (Castello Visconteo di Pavia in Italian) is a medieval castle in Pavia, Lombardy, Northern Italy. It was built after 1360 in a few years by Galeazzo II Visconti, Lord of Milan, and used as a sovereign residence by him and his son Gian Galeazzo, first duke of Milan.
Gian Galeazzo Visconti; Duke of Milan; Reign: 5 September 1395 – 3 September 1402: Coronation: 5 September 1395, Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio: Successor: Gian Maria Visconti: Lord of Milan; Reign: 6 May 1385 – 5 September 1395: Predecessor: Bernabò Visconti: Lord of Pavia; Reign: 4 August 1378 – 5 September 1395: Predecessor: Galeazzo II ...
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Pavia Cathedral (Italian: Duomo di Pavia) is a church in Pavia, Italy, the largest in the city and seat of the Diocese of Pavia. The construction was begun in the 15th century on the site of two pre-existing Romanesque, "twin" cathedrals (Santo Stefano and Santa Maria del Popolo).
The Certosa di Pavia (The Monastery of Pavia) is a juxtaposition that finds balance in the beautiful work of arts made in 1396 by Gian Galeazzo Visconti thanks to the help of the most famous architects and artists of his time. CATHEDRAL ENTRANCE – LOW-RELIEF FOUNDATION STONE LAYING.
The construction of the Cathedral of Pavia was an extremely long process, spanning out over four centuries.Its history dates back to 1488, when its construction began; from this date onwards many people contributed to the design of the cathedral, including Leonardo Da Vinci who visited Pavia during the early stages of the cathedral's construction. The church was not fully completed until the ...
Italy, Europe. Top choice in Pavia. One of the Italian Renaissance's most notable buildings is the splendid Certosa di Pavia. Giangaleazzo Visconti of Milan founded the monastery, 10km north of Pavia, in 1396 as a private chapel and mausoleum for the Visconti family.
Piazza della Vittoria, 20/D, Pavia. +39 0382399790. Discover Lombardy. Pavia. Castles. Visconti Castle. Built in 1360 by Galeazzo Visconti, this castle was home to a refined and elegant court rather than being a rough military outpost, as testified by the remarkable internal loggia, the beautiful frescoes and the mullioned windows, to the point ...
