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Comune in Lombardy, Italy
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Pavia is a city in Lombardy, home to one of the oldest universities in Europe (founded in 1361) and many interesting churches. Pavia is also called the city of the hundred towers, the city of kings (as it was the capital of the Longobards), the city of wisdom, the city of the red bricks and it is surrounded by Oltrepo' Pavese, the so called "Tuscany of the northern Italy" with marvellous hills and wine yards scattered here and then across its landscape.
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Visconti Castle
Built in 1360-1365 the castle hosts now the Musei Civici (City Museums) of Pavia. There is a popular park around it.
3 tall medieval towers in the middle of a nice piazza at the university. At the same square there is also the Cripta di Sant'Eusebio, the remains of a 7th century church.
Cathedral
A Renaissance cathedral with one of the biggest domes in Italy.
St. Michael the Major
An outstanding example of Lombard-Romanesque style.
St. Peter in Golden Sky
A beautifully decorated basilica which is the burial place of St. Augustine and of the famous philosopher Boethius.
A Gothic church with a characteristic brickwork.
A church in Romanesque style.
A Romanesque basilica with bird's-eye-view frescoes of Pavia.
Covered Bridge
It was built in Roman times, rebuilt in the 14th century, and destroyed in World War II. The current structure faithfully replicates the older version.
Pizzeria with wood fired pizza oven, serves great ossobuco.
Fine dining in the historic centre of Pavia. A must for food lovers, but usually fully booked so reservations must be made well in advance.
Pizzeria near the university's science campus.
Drink a very good coffee at "Janko" and taste one of his "delicatessen", enjoying a relaxing "slow shopping".
Pub with a broad selection of local and international beers from the tap.
By car
Pavia is located on the A7 motorway, 30 km south of the Milan ring road. The exit to reach Pavia is "Bereguardo".
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