Visconti Park, Medieval hunting park in Pavia, Italy
The Visconti Park extends across 2,200 hectares between Pavia Castle and Certosa di Pavia monastery, enclosed by 25 kilometers of surrounding walls.
Established in 1360 by Galeazzo II Visconti, the park later suffered extensive damage during the Battle of Pavia in 1525 when 50,000 troops fought within its grounds.
Geoffrey Chaucer mentioned the gardens in his Canterbury Tales after visiting the Visconti court in 1378, contributing to the park's European recognition.
Three nature reserves within the park maintain the environmental heritage, connected by cycling paths and walking trails for current visitors.
The park contained over 5,000 deer during the Sforza period and featured an indoor swimming pool connected to a fish pond.
Location: Pavia
Location: San Genesio ed Uniti
Location: Borgarello
Location: Certosa di Pavia
Inception: 1360
GPS coordinates: 45.21944,9.16694
Latest update: March 15, 2025 10:55
Visconti Castle
3.3 km
Visconti Castle
3.2 km
Teatro Fraschini
3.5 km
Pavia City Museums
3.3 km
Malaspina Picture Gallery
3.3 km
Mirabello Castle
38 m
Visconti Sforza Library
3.4 km
Santa Maria alle Pertiche
3.4 km
Borgo Calvenzano
3.2 km
Santa Maria di Caravaggio Church
3.3 km
Museum of Electrical Technique
3 km
Archivio Storico Civico di Pavia
3.5 km
Porta Milano
3.1 km
Chiesa di Santo Spirito e Gallo
3.5 km
Chiesa di San Giacomo della Vernavola
3.4 km
Palazzo Devoti
3.4 km
Casa Milani
3.3 km
Riserva naturale Garzaia della Carola
2.2 km
La Torretta
2.8 km
Collegio Caccia
3.5 km
Palazzo Ghislieri Aizaghi Malaspina
3.6 km
CineTeatro Cesare Volta
1 km
Obelisk in Piazza Castello
3.4 km
Palazzo dei padri Lateranensi
3.3 km
Palazzo Friggi Nocca
3.5 km
Casa Dattili
3.5 km
Biblioteca del Collegio Giasone del Maino
3.5 km
Parco della Vernavola
1.3 kmReviews
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