PAVIA

From the courtyard of its University have passed great minds like Ugo Foscolo and Alessandro Volta. On the roads of Oltrepò, Albert Einstein. Pavia is wisdom, pride, and tradition

POPULATION
72,612
DENSITY
1,148 ab/kmq
AREA
2,968.64 inhabitants/sq. km
ELEVATION
77 m a.s.l.
PATRON SAINT
Siro di Pavia

Experiences

10 good reasons visit Pavia

  • Art & Culture
10 good reasons visit Pavia

Lomello and its Christian buildings

Village of strategical importance since ancient times, here you can discover the great Romanesque Lombard architecture
  • Art & Culture
Lomello and its Christian buildings

Oltrepò Pavese, le Vie del Gusto

The tranquil Oltrepò is the home of 36 DOC-certified wines, which accompany a traditional cuisine with its roots in Italy’s remote history
  • Food & Wine
Salame di Varzi

Pavia in a weekend

On the trail of the Longobardi or among the cloisters of the University, without forgetting flavors and traditions
  • Lifestyle
Pavia in a weekend

Theaters Pavia

Opera, prose, dance and theatrical review .... the theater in Pavia and the province is staged
  • Art & Culture
Theaters Pavia, cultural vacations in Lombardy

Churches Pavia

The wonders of faith and the marvels of architecture in splendid religious buildings
  • Religious Tourism
Church Pavia, what to see

Pavia Photo Gallery

An area full of attractions and experiences to experience
  • Art & Culture
Pavia from A to Z, art and culinary traditions

A Day in Pavia

When organizing your trip to Lombardy do not forget to visit Pavia
  • Art & Culture
A Day in Pavia

Places

Fraschini theatre

  • Art & Culture
Fraschini theatre

Visconti Castle

At the start of the 20th century, Visconti Castle(PV) was acquired by the local municipality and has since been home to the civic museums
  • Tourism Accessible
Pavia Castello Visconteo@inlombardia

Pavia University Campus

An ancient and glorious history. Alessandro Volta, Ugo Foscolo, Carlo Rubbia sat on the professorships of the University of Pavia
  • Art & Culture
Pavia University Campus

Piazza Ducale in Vigevano

You will be enchanted by one of the most beautiful Renaissance squares
  • Art & Culture
Piazza Ducale in Vigevano

Ponte Coperto Bridge

  • Art & Culture
Ponte coperto di Pavia (Ph: I Mille)

Events

Pavia Crossroads of Europe

Piazza della Vittoria, 20/D Pavia PV
06/04/2025 - 09/11/2025
  • Religious Tourism
Pavia Crossroads of Europe

Bach in the City

Pavia PV
08/10/2025 - 12/11/2025
  • Music and show
Bach in città

Pavia Art Talent

Castello di Belgioioso (PV)
22/11/2025 - 23/11/2025
  • Top Events
inLombardia@adobestock

Climb to the Tower of the Castle of Pavia

Castello Visconteo
Viale XI Febbraio, 35 Pavia
11/10/2025 - 29/11/2025
  • Art & Culture
Climb to the Tower of the Castle of Pavia

Drupi – 50 Years of Piccola e Fragile Tour

Teatro Fraschini
Corso Strada Nuova 136, Pavia
23/12/2025
  • Music and show
Drupi – 50 Years of Piccola e Fragile Tour

The Silence of Print. The Book and the City Facing the Storm

Salone Teresiano, Biblioteca Universitaria
Corso Strada Nuova 65, Pavia
10/10/2025 - 30/12/2025
  • Art & Culture
The Silence of Print. The Book and the City Facing the Storm

Christmas Village 2025 in Pavia

Piazza della Vittoria
07/12/2025 - 06/01/2026
  • Lifestyle
mercatini di natale a Pavia 2025

Pavia 1525: the city, the arts, the battle

Castello Visconteo
Viale XI Febbraio, 35, Pavia
19/09/2025 - 11/01/2026
  • Art & Culture
arazzi della battaglia di Pavia

Celebrations of the 500th Anniversary of the Battle of Pavia 1525/2025

Castello Visconteo
Pavia
21/02/2025 - 11/01/2026
  • Art & Culture
Celebrations of the 500th Anniversary of the Battle of Pavia 1525/2025

The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525: the times, the places, the men

Castello Visconteo
Viale XI Febbraio, 35, Pavia
15/02/2025 - 15/01/2026
  • Art & Culture
The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525: the times, the places, the men

Milano Sanremo 2025

Strade della provincia di Pavia
Pavia (PV)
20/03/2026 - 21/03/2026
  • Sport
Milano Sanremo 2025

73rd Raid Pavia – Venezia

Pavia Lungo Ticino Sforza
29/05/2026 - 31/05/2026
  • Sport
73rd Raid Pavia – Venezia

Where to sleep

MODERNO

Pavia
MODERNO

SELVATICO

Rivanazzano Terme
SELVATICO

CASCINA SCOVA RESORT

Pavia
CASCINA SCOVA RESORT

ITALIA

Stradella
ITALIA

PARK HOTEL OLIMPIA

Brallo di Pregola
PARK HOTEL OLIMPIA

HOTEL RISTORANTE ITALIA

Certosa di Pavia
HOTEL RISTORANTE ITALIA

HOTEL MOTEL FLOWER

Gropello Cairoli
HOTEL MOTEL FLOWER

HOTEL DUCALE

Vigevano
HOTEL  DUCALE

HOTEL MOTEL DEL DUCA

Cava Manara
HOTEL MOTEL DEL DUCA

I DIAMANTI

Garlasco
I DIAMANTI

HOTEL MOTEL RIZ

San Genesio ed Uniti
HOTEL MOTEL RIZ

CERTOSA

Certosa di Pavia
CERTOSA

HOTEL CLEMENTI

Godiasco Salice Terme
HOTEL CLEMENTI

HOTEL MONUMENTO

Giussago
HOTEL MONUMENTO

LE GRONDE

Cava Manara
LE GRONDE

MILANO

Godiasco Salice Terme
MILANO

IL PINO

Garlasco
IL PINO

PARK HOTEL

Rivanazzano Terme
PARK HOTEL

HOTEL DUCA DI TROMELLO

Tromello
HOTEL DUCA DI TROMELLO

TERME DI RIVANAZZANO

Rivanazzano Terme
TERME DI RIVANAZZANO

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