10 Free Things to do in Province of Pavia That You Shouldn't Miss

September 29, 2021 Elouise Mccaul

The province of Pavia (Italian: Provincia di Pavia) is a province in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy; its capital is Pavia. As of 2015, the province has a population of 548,722 inhabitants and an area of 2,968.64 square kilometres (1,146.20 sq mi); the town of Pavia has a population of 72,205.
Restaurants in Province of Pavia

1. Certosa di Pavia

Certosa di Pavia Italy +39 0382 925613 http://www.certosadipavia.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,697 reviews

Certosa di Pavia

2. Piazza Ducale

Piazza Ducale, 27029 Vigevano Italy +39 390 381 2991 http://Piazzaducalevigevano.it
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,479 reviews

Piazza Ducale

Reviewed By chrisdN4420YN

Beautiful and historical and always the social center. There is always something going on there. There was a car show there when we were there. All kinds of restaurants from high end to snacks and just coffee, even fast food. And surrounding the Ducale are streets filled with shops and even more great restaurants.

3. Basilica di San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro

Piazza San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro 2, 27100 Pavia Italy +39 0382 303036 [email protected] http://santagostinopavia.wordpress.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 419 reviews

Basilica di San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro

Reviewed By mosesloh84 - Singapore, Singapore

At first glance, you may think that this is just one ordinary church. The name of the church, San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro (St. Peter in Golden Sky), refers to the mosaics of gold leaf behind the glass tesserae, decorating the ceiling of the apse. However, the mosaics seem not very well maintained and give the impression that the splendour of this church had faded throughout the centuries. Nonetheless, the richness of this church is not in the appearance but the treasures within. You can find the tombs of St. Augustine of Hippo and a lesser known philosopher, Boethius, here. There should not be many tourists around as well, which will give you the quiet space and time to yourself.

4. Eremo di Sant'Alberto di Butrio

Via Fr. Sant'Alberto Di Butrio, 59, 27050 Ponte Nizza Italy +39 0383 542179 [email protected] http://www.eremosantalbertodibutrio.it/index.php?lang=it
Excellent
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4.5 based on 248 reviews

Eremo di Sant'Alberto di Butrio

5. Basilica San Michele Maggiore

San Michele square, 27100 Pavia Italy +39 0382 26063 http://www.sanmichelepavia.it
Excellent
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4.5 based on 664 reviews

Basilica San Michele Maggiore

6. Basilica di San Lorenzo

Piazza Monsignor Luigi Dughera, Mortara Italy
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Basilica di San Lorenzo

7. Tempio Sacrario della Cavalleria Italiana

Via del Tempio Sacrario, 27058 Voghera Italy +39 0163 841017 [email protected] http://www.tempiocavalleriaitaliana.it/
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Tempio Sacrario della Cavalleria Italiana

The Cavalry Branch of the Italian army has its own chapel in the town of Voghera (in the Province of Pavia). This superb example of Romanesque art is located in an area of Lombardy south of the River Po, known as the Oltre Po Pavese. The walls inside the church are decorated with polychrome terracotta reliefs depicting the coats of arms of the Italian Cavalry School, the 30 regiments of the Cavalry when it was at its height, the Sardinian and 'Colonial' Squadrons, and those of the Italian Armoured Cavalry Division formed in the period following WWII. In recent years, the coats of arms of the Regiments of the Aviation Wing of the Army have been added. Even more recently, those of the Tank Regiments, special regiments which only became part of the Cavalry proper in 1999, have also been added. Also displayed in the chapel, and given equal dignity, are the coats of arms of the 'Voloire' Horse Artillery Regiment and Carabinieri Mounted Regiment. Various plaques inside the church explain why the Cavalry was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Military Order of Savoy and the Gold Medal for Military Valour. They remember those who belonged to the Cavalry who were decorated with the Gold Medal for Military Valour of the Military Order of Italy. Outside the church, and all around its perimeter, are the coats of arms of the places which housed--or still house-departments and local institutions of the Cavalry and the towns after which Cavalry regiments were named. Other ornaments confirm the unmistakable role of the old 'red church' as a place of worship dedicated to the Cavalry. The church houses the most significant and treasured memories of the Cavalry. It contains memorials to members of the Cavalry who died in battle and plaques recording the most important events in its history. The work of administering the church is done by the Priorate, whose job it is to organise ceremonies and events of various kinds, arrange cultural gatherings and prepare publications and other material to raise public awareness about the Italian Cavalry.

8. Basilica San Teodoro

Piazza San Teodoro, 27100 Pavia Italy +39 0382 538110
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4.5 based on 197 reviews

Basilica San Teodoro

Reviewed By O3539CZdebbier - Loughrea, Ireland

Very interesting church to visit, the alter is unusually to accommodate the crypt underneath, beautifully decorated inside, well worth a visit.

9. Pavia University History Museum

Corso Strada Nuova 65 Central University Building - War Memorial Square, 27100 Pavia Italy +39 0382 984707 [email protected] http://musei.unipv.eu/msu/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 223 reviews

Pavia University History Museum

The Museum, inaugurated in 1936, displays anatomical and naturalistic preparations, scientific instruments, manuscripts and printed texts dating back to the medieval origins of the University: a true witness to the history of a hallmark of the city of Pavia. Come and discover Alessandro Volta's inventions and collection of physics instruments, and marvel at the impressive collection gathered by his successors. Are you interested in medicine? We house a collection of anatomical preparations of great historical interest, together with priceless instruments that tell the stories of great doctors, such as Antonio Scarpa, Luigi Porta, Carlo Forlanini and Edoardo Porro. Do you want even more? Then come and admire handwritten documents of Nobel laureates Camillo Golgi and Albert Einstein... Do tag us on Facebook and Instagram pics, and check our website for special openings on Saturdays. Enjoy your visit!

10. Chiesa di San Francesco

Corso Cairoli 2, 27100 Pavia Italy +39 0382 27710 http://www.webdiocesi.chiesacattolica.it/cci_new/s2magazine/index1.jsp?idPagina=23159
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 60 reviews

Chiesa di San Francesco

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