Certosa di Pavia

The Certosa di Pavia combines Gothic and Renaissance architecture across its church, cloisters, and extensive grounds, featuring marble decorations and intricate sculptures throughout the complex.

Construction of the monastery began in 1396 under Gian Galeazzo Visconti, with the church completed in 1465 and the facade, designed by Giovanni Antonio Amadeo, finished in 1507.

The monastery houses numerous art pieces from the 15th to 18th centuries, including frescoes by Bergognone and altarpieces crafted by prominent Italian artists.

Located 8 kilometers north of Pavia and 35 kilometers from Milan, the monastery offers guided tours of its premises and maintains regular visiting hours for the public.

The monastery complex managed extensive agricultural lands between Pavia and Milan, totaling 2,325 hectares of irrigated fields during the 18th century.

Location: Certosa di Pavia

Inception: 1396

Architects: Giovanni Antonio Amadeo

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Address: Viale Certosa

Website: http://certosadipavia.gov.it/c018046/zf/index.php/servizi-aggiuntivi/index/index/idservizio/20005/idtesto/85

GPS coordinates: 45.25700,9.14828

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24