Pavia, Historic city in Lombardy, Italy
Description
Pavia is a city in the province of the same name in northern Italy, situated along the Ticino River. The center features medieval towers and Renaissance buildings that line narrow streets and small squares throughout the old town.
History
The city served as capital of the Lombard Kingdom between 572 and 774 and remained a key political center until the 11th century. The Visconti and Sforza families later used the location as a strategic base, building the castle that still stands today.
Culture
The university shapes daily life here, with students gathering in cafes and around the main squares. The courtyards of the old colleges open onto quiet inner spaces where people move through their routines at an unhurried pace.
Practical
The historic center is easy to explore on foot, with streets and squares connecting the main sights. Most key locations lie within walking distance and follow a clear grid layout that makes navigation straightforward.
Did you know?
The Certosa di Pavia monastery lies about 8 kilometers north and displays a marble facade decorated with hundreds of sculptures. The complex also houses an important art collection and cloisters dating from the 15th century.
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San Michele Maggiore
458 m
Pavia Cathedral
178 m
Civic Tower
174 m
Ponte Coperto
606 m
Visconti Castle
613 m
Ghislieri College
551 m
Collegio Borromeo
825 m
Pavia railway station
821 m
Visconti Castle
610 m
Santa Maria del Carmine, Pavia
172 m
San Teodoro, Pavia
416 m
Teatro Fraschini
305 m
Monumental cemetery of Pavia
1.5 km
Sant'Eusebio
232 m
Broletto
139 m
Visconti Park
3.8 km
Palazzo Reale
396 m
San Lanfranco Church
2.2 km
Pavia City Museums
607 m
Malaspina Picture Gallery
546 m
San Francesco d'Assisi
443 m
Collegio Cairoli
490 m
Horti Borromaici
1 km
Palazzo Cornazzani
721 m
Church Santi Gervasio e Protasio
414 m
Mirabello Castle
3.9 km
San Giovanni Domnarum
161 m
Pavia Botanic Garden
647 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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