Pavia City Museums, Historical park museum at Visconti Castle, Pavia, Italy.
The medieval Visconti Castle, measuring 142 meters in length, contains eleven square rooms on two levels with mullioned windows overlooking a surrounding moat.
Constructed after 1360 by Galeazzo II Visconti, the castle functioned as both a military headquarters and residence for the first Duke of Milan.
The museum displays multiple collections, including the Pinacoteca Malaspina, Archaeological Museum, and Longobard Room featuring medieval artifacts and Renaissance sculptures.
The museum receives visitors from Tuesday through Friday between 14:30 and 18:00, and on weekends from 11:00 to 19:00, with wheelchair accessibility throughout.
The castle contains remnants of elaborate frescoes created by artists Pisanello and Bonifacio Bembo during the 15th century decorative enhancement period.
Location: Pavia
Official opening: 1838
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Monday off; Tuesday-Friday 14:30-18:00; Saturday-Sunday 11:00-19:00
Phone: +39038233853
Email: museicivici@comune.pv.it
Website: http://museicivici.pavia.it
GPS coordinates: 45.19084,9.15821
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:31
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