Location: Voghera
Top Things to do in Voghera
Top 10 Things to do in Voghera, Italy
Voghera (Vogherese dialect of Emilian: Vughera; Latin: Forum Iulii Iriensium) is a town and comune of 39400 people located in Lombardy, Italy, in the province of Pavia. It is the third town in the province by population, after Pavia and Vigevano. It is located 30 km south-southwest of that city, on the Staffora (a tributary of the Po).
Restaurants in Voghera
1. Duomo di Voghera
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Magellano81 - Tortona, Italy
I visited this beautiful Cathedral located in the historic town of Voghera, a truly majestic Cathedral judging it from outside. The beautiful square that stands all around it. Try to get to admire it even internally, it is even more beautiful, rich in works of art such as paintings, frescoes, marbles. A church quite different, the altar placed near the center of the church and the aisles in circular flowing on either side. This is undoubtedly the top attraction of the city.
2. Museo Storico di Voghera "Giuseppe Beccari"
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By MarcoManca1989 - Gwangju, South Korea
The museum is full of interesting things from the old Italian uniforms to the car where has been killed the "Generale Dalla Chiesa". In this museum, there is also the gun that was used to kill Mussolini but unfortunately, it is not possible to see it.
3. Cowboyland
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 550 reviews
Reviewed By Robertbw
Just had a very nice weakened at the guest ranch with a visit on Saturday to cowboy land, the event at the guest ranch was very well orginised with lots to do other than drink and dance , the visit to cowboy land was interesting even though meant for kids , but we can all be kids for a day , would recommend a visit to anyone with kids , nice day out
4. Tempio Sacrario della Cavalleria Italiana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
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.
Reviewed By Gallinicoletta65 - Pavia, Italy
La più antica, a Voghera è la Chiesa, di S. Ilario, (detta anche Chiesa Rossa), costruita per volere dei Monaci Benedettini, nelle forme, severe e sobrie del Romanico(secoloXIII). In epoca successiva, la grazia della muratura in laterizio è stata alterata dall'applicazione, degli Stemmi in ceramica dei Reggimenti di Cavalleria.
5. Castello Visconteo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Vicky M
Very strange place, but interesting. Sometimes in this place you can find interesting Exhibitions. This castle absolutely not like other, but it will be nice to see it.
6. Piscina Di Voghera-Gestisport
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4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Vicky M
Good place for vocation with small children's. Many interesting activities for children's and good swimming pool for parents!
7. Oratorio Del Crocifisso
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Magellano81 - Tortona, Italy
I've been walking around the city when i accidentally jumped into this little gem located Hundreds few meters away from the main Cathedral square. It's incredible how this place is unique, too small even for a bunch of people, luckily I was the only person there at the moment so I could freely watch and report.
The stunning frescos and its superb old style architecture. I think this is underestimated but in my humble opinion is one of the top attraction of the city.
8. Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Gius-Anna-123 - Moncalieri, Italy
Questa chiesa, appena fuori dal centro città, si pone parallela al corso Rosselli e presenta una bella facciata in cotto visibile dall'omonima piccola piazza antistante ; l'interno è particolare e suggestivo perché formato da grandi archi a sesto acuto che compongono l'unica, grande navata ; molto ben affrescato il muro sopra l'altare con grande crocefisso appeso.
9. Palazzo Municipale
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By mario c - Stradella
é semplicemente un banalissimo edificio, in zona ci sono angoli e monumenti molto meno conosciuti ma artisticamente assai più di valore. Di palazzi municipali simili, l'Italia ne è piena, e spesso più belli e ricchi di storia e fascino artistico.
10. Chiesa di San Sebastiano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Gabriele G - Voghera, Italy
Là dove non ci si aspetterebbe di trovare una simile struttura dietro ad una facciata piuttosto anonima, si viene sorpresi da un luogo che sa di antico e che nasconde una lunga storia ricca di fascino. Questa chiesa custodisce al suo interno dei preziosi dipinti seicenteschi, un coro ligneo del medesimo periodo ed un piccolo organo ottocentesco di uno dei primi allievi della famosa famiglia di maestri organari Serassi.
La struttura nacque come oratorio per opera della Confraternita della Misericordia di San Giovanni Decollato ora non più presente nella cittadina di Voghera dove l'edificio si trova. Questo ordine monastico aveva il compito di assistere spiritualmente i condannati a morte accompagnandoli durante le ultime ore di vita. Dopo l'esecuzione veniva data sepoltura ai giustiziati proprio nell'oratorio della confraternita. Oggi si trovano ancora molte testimonianze di quel passato all'interno dell'edificio.
La chiesa attualmente apre soltanto nelle ore mattutine infrasettimanali.
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