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The town where you have everything you need
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invasion of flies and other mosquitoes during the summer
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uglyscot Says: The university of Pavia is one of the oldest universities in Europe; Originally a religious/legal institution in 825 AD , and then as a university established by Emperor Charles IV in 1361.My father insisted on taking us to the University of Pavia where there is a marble...
PALLINA Says: Fortunago belongs to "I borghi più belli di Italia" (=Italy's most beautiful villages association) and deserves definitely a visit if you are in the Oltrepò Pavese area. I did not even know the name of Fortunago, but recently, I become close friend with a young lady coming...
leics Says: Pavia's Medieval 'covered bridge' was destroyed by bombing in the Second World War but reconstructed in the 1940s.It's worth walking down to the river to see the bridge, even though it's 'new'...some of its columns are from the old bridge.You can see the stumps of the...
leics Says: San Teodoro is south-west of the Duomo, towards the river, and well worth seeking out. It's in the oldest part of Pavia, where the Roman settlement once was.Dating from the 1100s, and still obviously ancient despite subsequent restorations, this smallish church impressed me...
leics Says: I haven't been able to find a definitive number for the still-existing towers and tower 'stumps' in Pavia, though I'm certain it exists.The town must have been astonishing when its towers were all standing...see the San Teodoro tip below for an 'aerial-view' fresco created...
leics Says: San Michele is a very ancient church indeed. It is first mentioned in 682 (the existing building is not that old, of course) and, later, the kings of Northern Italy were crowned there.The western facade is a wonderful example of Romanesque architecture, dating from the...
leics Says: Pavia retains far more of its Medieval buildings and street layout than I had expected to find.As you wander and explore keep your eyes open not only for the 'stumps' of the many tower houses which once existed (and the few which still stand) but also for little glimpses of...
Vishuddha Says: The very Romanesque style architecture with small windows and arch vault. Built in the early XII century.The buildings in Pavia at that time were mostly built with bricks. San Michele is an exception. Its exterior is entirely stone.Please have time to enter the church and...
Cristian_Uluru Says: The Certosa di Pavia is one of the most important monastery complex of Lombardy. It is located about 8 Km north of the downtown of Pavia. It was built from 1396 and you can find many masterpieces of arts. More information on my Certosa di Pavia page.
Cristian_Uluru Says: The church of San Michele Maggiore is the most important Medieval religious building of the town. It is a masterpiece of the Romanesque Lombardo with many testimonies of the time in which Pavia was the capital of the Lombards Reign. The church was built in the 9th century...
Cristian_Uluru Says: This church was built in 1132 with a Romanesque architecture. Inside the churhc there are the relics of Saint Augustine. When I was there the facade was under restoration.
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I only stopped here for an espresso boost and, to be honest, in the hopes of finding a toilet I could use.
The cafe/restaurant is right next to the Tre Torre, the three Medieval towers which look over Piazza Leonardo da Vinci. It's got permanent outside tables under an awning and is clearly a popular place with students.
The staff were lovely, the coffee was good and the toilet was sparklingly clean (and very much appreciated!).
I didn't eat anything but noticed there was a pretty good menu of basics and staples, with a 'specials' board as well. Their website has menus and info about booking etc (in Italian).
Written Mar 20, 2011
Address: Via Spallanzani 6
Phone: 0382 303820
Website: http://www.letretorrirestaurant.com/
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the most practic way to move around. Near the station of trains you can rent the bicycles - that's a newly opened service.
Written Apr 4, 2006
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Strada Nuova is the main pedestrian and shopping area where you can find all kinds of little boutiques. But, in my humble opinion, the prices are quite high.
Written Apr 4, 2006
Light the candle in the church
satara Says: There are a huge choice of candles in the churches of Pavia. And a huge range of prices for them...:)
satara Says: I always wondered why everyone has this green drapes protecting from sun? Green, brown or blue.. no other colour!
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In Pavia, like in all Pianura Padana zone of Italy, during the summer hot and humid days it's practically impossible to evit the bites of "zanzara" (mosquitoes). Just imagine, dining out at some pizza restaurant and if the waiter doesn't bring you some special spray or light some special candle to keep away the flies and mosquitoes, your dinner won't last long...:)
This cloud of mosquitoes is due to the rice fields - the largest production of Italian rice comes from this zone.
Written Apr 6, 2006
Cristian_Uluru Says: The Crypt of St.Eusebio is located in Piazza Leonardo da Vinci. Apart the ruins there isn't nothing to see!
satara Says: The area of Pavia is a habitat of many birds, like the cormorants who like to relax in the waters of river Ticino just beneath the Ponte Coperto bridge.
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The favorite place for joggers is the Vernavola park in the zone of Citta Giardino.
Not only for running, biking, horse riding (yes!), but also for wild birds watching, for visiting the children playgrounds with your little ones.
Written Apr 6, 2006
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