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Pavia is one of cities in Italy situated some 30 km north-west of Stradella and 600 km from the capital, 120 km south-east of Italy - Switzerland border. The population of the the large city was estimated at 65,800 people according to the 2016 census Pavia is a popular tourist destination thanks to its castles and churches.

Pavia is served by Linate (IATA: LIN) airport, which is 40 km away.

Places to see in Pavia

1. Visconti Castle
Castle Visconteo is a castle built in the town of Pavia, Lombardy, northern Italy. It was built by Galeazzo II Visconti in 1360, soon after the taking of the city, a free city-state until then. The credited architect is Bartolino da Novara. The castle used to be the main residence of the Visconti family, while the political capital of the state was Milan. North of the castle a wide park was enclosed, also including the Certosa of Pavia, founded 1396 according to a vow of Gian Galeazzo Visconti,

2. San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro
San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro (Italian for " Saint Peter in the Sky of Gold" ) is a Roman Catholic basilica (and a former cathedral) of the Augustinians in Pavia, Italy, in the Lombardy region. Its name refers to the mosaics of gold leaf behind glass tesserae that formerly decorated the ceiling of the apse. The plain exterior is of brick, with sandstone quoins and window framing. The paving of the church floor is now lower than the modern street level of Piazza Dante, which lies before its facade.

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Visconti Castle

Castle Visconteo is a castle built in the town of Pavia, Lombardy,

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Certosa di Pavia

The Certosa di Pavia ('Charterhouse of Pavia') is a monastery

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Cascina Scova Resort

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Hotel Don Carlo

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Hotel Il Castelletto

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Comtur Hotel

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Hotel Riz

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Hotel Motel Del Duca

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Affittacamere Pavia

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