Pavia

A town for a thousand stories

Pavia is a small town rich in history and it is well-suited for a short stay, both for tourist and business purposes: its ancient alleys, its views, its squares, allow it to be visited also by those who have little time to spare.

If the time of your stay allows it, besides the town’s “classical” monuments, we recommend exploring also the surroundings: the Ticino river, if you like nature, but also the ancient castles, the hills and the small villages of the Oltrepò.

The nearest monument to our suites, is the Castello Visconteo (Visconti Castle), a well preserved medieval complex of the 14th century, now the seat of the Musei Civici (Municipal Museums) of Pavia and venue of important exhibitions, the dates of which you can consult  here

Just two walking minutes away you encounter the great Piazza della Vittoria (Victory Square), with the broletto (municipal hall) and the Duomo (cathedral) of Pavia: one of the most important Renaissance buildings of our country. Not far from the Duomo, you can visit the remains of the Municipal Tower.

Besides the Duomo, also the basilica di San Pietro in Ciel d’Oro (Basilica of St. Peter in golden sky), of medieval origin is worth visiting.

Another place worth visiting is the Ponte Coperto (Covered Bridge), which joins the old town centre with the Borgo Ticino: a very characteristic fishermen village. The covered bridge is actually a reconstruction dating back to the post-war period.

Also the courtyards and the library of the University of Pavia deserve your attention.

The promenade of Corso Garibaldi, will lead you to Piazza San Michele (St- Michael’s square) to visit the Church bearing the same name, full of charm and one of the main masterpieces of Lombard-Romanesque architecture.

the Certosa di Pavia (The Charterhouse of Pavia)

the Charterhouse of Pavia is a monumental complex of great historical and artistic value and of great national importance. It consists of a Monastery and a Sanctuary. It was probably once connected to the Castle of Pavia. It is situated in the municipality bearing the same name and it can be easily reached by train or by bus from the centre of Pavia.

Visit the Certosa di Pavia website

Pavia is a small town rich in history and it is well-suited for a short stay, both for tourist and business purposes: its ancient alleys, its views, its squares, allow it to be visited also by those who have little time to spare.

If the time of your stay allows it, besides the town’s “classical” monuments, we recommend exploring also the surroundings: the Ticino river, if you like nature, but also the ancient castles, the hills and the small villages of the Oltrepò.

The nearest monument to our suites, is the Castello Visconteo (Visconti Castle), a well preserved medieval complex of the 14th century, now the seat of the Musei Civici (Municipal Museums) of Pavia and venue of important exhibitions, the dates of which you can consult  here

Just two walking minutes away you encounter the great Piazza della Vittoria (Victory Square), with the broletto (municipal hall) and the Duomo (cathedral) of Pavia: one of the most important Renaissance buildings of our country. Not far from the Duomo, you can visit the remains of the Municipal Tower.

Besides the Duomo, also the basilica di San Pietro in Ciel d’Oro (Basilica of St. Peter in golden sky), of medieval origin is worth visiting.

Another place worth visiting is the Ponte Coperto (Covered Bridge), which joins the old town centre with the Borgo Ticino: a very characteristic fishermen village. The covered bridge is actually a reconstruction dating back to the post-war period.

Also the courtyards and the library of the University of Pavia deserve your attention.

The promenade of Corso Garibaldi, will lead you to Piazza San Michele (St- Michael’s square) to visit the Church bearing the same name, full of charm and one of the main masterpieces of Lombard-Romanesque architecture.

the Certosa di Pavia (The Charterhouse of Pavia)

the Charterhouse of Pavia is a monumental complex of great historical and artistic value and of great national importance. It consists of a Monastery and a Sanctuary. It was probably once connected to the Castle of Pavia. It is situated in the municipality bearing the same name and it can be easily reached by train or by bus from the centre of Pavia.

Visit the Certosa di Pavia website

Attractions in town

Duomo of Pavia
Castello Visconteo (Visconti castle)
Ponte Coperto (Covered Bridge)
Borgo Ticino (Ticino village)
Chiesa di San Pietro in Ciel d’Oro (Church of St. Peter in golden sky)
Basilica di San Michele Maggiore (Basilica of St. Michael)
Orto Botanico (Botanical Garden)
Piazza della Vittoria (Victory Square)
Palazzo del Broletto (Broletto Palace)
Torre Civica (municipal tower)
Biblioteca dell’Università (University library)
Chiesa di San Teodoro (Church of St. Theodore)
Museo Archeologico (Archaeological museum)
Cupola Arnaboldi (Arnaboldi Dome)
Torri Medievali (Medieval Towers)

The surrounding area

Certosa di Pavia (The Charterhouse of Pavia)
Castello dal Verme di Zavattarello (The dal Verme Zavattarello Castle)
Zavattarello
Vigevano and the must-see Piazza Ducale.
Borgo Lanfranco
Castello di Belgioioso (The castle of Belgioioso) and its exhibitions
Castello di Chignolo (the castle of Chignolo)
Montù Beccaria
Varzi
Stradella

Welcome to Pavia

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