Vigevano, Renaissance town in Province of Pavia, Italy.
Vigevano is a commune in the Province of Pavia in northern Italy, known for its rectangular Renaissance plaza. The streets in the town center display a planned layout, and old facades from the 15th and 16th centuries line several lanes and smaller squares near the historic core.
The town came under the rule of the Milanese dukes in the 14th century and experienced an expansion of its fortifications and squares in the following period. Later centuries brought changing control by different Italian powers, yet the built heritage from the early Renaissance remained largely intact.
Locals gather regularly under the arcade walkways of the central piazza, using the covered space for conversations and daily errands. The square connects residential areas and shops together, so the life of the town unfolds here daily and visitors can observe the rhythm of everyday routines.
Train links allow quick trips to the nearest major cities, and arrival at the station is only a short walk from the town center. Routes within the center are flat and can be explored on foot, with most sights close together and reachable in a short time.
The area was once known for rice cultivation, and some older residents still remember the time when fields reached up to the town edges. Today, small workshops and craft businesses in the center show the long tradition of local manufacturing, which has been passed down through generations.
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