Things to see in Pavia

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.

Castello Visconteo (Visconti Castle). Built in 1360-1365 the castle hosts now the Musei Civici (City Museums) of Pavia. There is a popular park around it. Le 3 Torri dell'Universita. At the same square there is also the Cripta di Sant'Eusebio, the remains of a 7th century church. Duomo di Pavia (Cathedral). A Renaissance cathedral with one of the biggest domes in Italy. Basilica di San Michele Maggiore (St. Michael the Major). An outstanding example of Lombard-Romanesque style. San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro (St. Peter in Golden Sky). A beautifully decorated basilica which is the burial place of St. Augustine and of the famous philosopher Boethius. Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine. A Gothic church with a characteristic brickwork. Chiesa di Santa Maria di Canepanova. A church in Romanesque style. Chiesa di San Teodoro. A Romanesque basilica with bird's-eye-view frescoes of Pavia. Ponte Coperto (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.