A Guide to Pavia

The town of Pavia is situated adjacent to the river Ticino, just a few kilometres from the Po, crossed by the Navigliaccio and Vernavola rivers.
Today the town is still located on it’s beautifully preserved Roman cityplan, formed by chess board blocks and two principle axii, 'cardo' and 'decumano'.

Following the historical and artistic itineraries through Pavia, one can see the Visconteo Castle, the Civic Museums, the Church of St. Pietro in Ciel d’Oro, the Fraschini Theatre, the five Medieval towers, the Crypt of St. Eusebio, the Church of St. Maria del Carmine, the Palazzo and Establishment of the Belle Arti Malaspina, the Church of St. Giovanni Domnarum, Piazza della Vittoria, Broletto, the Recisole statue and the Church of St. Teodoro.

There are many other attractions in the area such as the covered bridge, the Borromeo College, the Church of St. Michele, Palazzo Mazzabarba, the Botanical Gardens, the Church of St. Maria di Canepanova, the Church of St. Francesco d’Assisi, the Church of St. Lanfranco, the Church of St. Salvatore, the Church of St. Maria in Betlem.

Visitors should take the opportunity to travel the few kilometers from Pavia to see the magnificent Carthusian Monastery.