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

Discovering the lavender fields in Oltrepò Pavese

Not just Provence: lavender fields can also be found in Oltrepò Pavese.
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Spring in Pavia

5 suggestions to spend a spring day in the name of outdoor in the territory of Pavia.
Boat trip along the Po river
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The 10 best panoramic viewpoints in Oltrepò Pavese for incredible photos

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10 good reasons visit Pavia

Pavia Piazza della Vittoria
  • Art & Culture

Lomello and its Christian buildings

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

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
Salame di Varzi
  • Food & Wine

Cycling through the land of good living

From Pavia to Lomellina and the hills of Oltrepò: some of the most scenic cycling routes.
In bici sulla Greenway Voghera Varzi
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Churches Pavia

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

The Salt Route

From Varzi to the sea
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Pavia Photo Gallery

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

A Day in Pavia

When organizing your trip to Lombardy do not forget to visit Pavia
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Salame di Varzi D.O.P.

The origins of Varzi Salame are to be found in the dawn of time
  • Food & Wine

Places

Ponte Coperto Bridge

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

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
Pavia Castello Visconteo@inlombardia
  • Tourism Accessible

Piazza Ducale in Vigevano

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

Fraschini theatre

Teatro Fraschini Pavia
  • Art & Culture

Pavia University Campus

An ancient and glorious history. Alessandro Volta, Ugo Foscolo, Carlo Rubbia sat on the professorships of the University of Pavia
Statua di Antonio Bordoni, Università di Pavia.
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73rd Raid Pavia – Venezia

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Belgioioso Comics and Games

  • Lifestyle
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Lost oceans. Sea giants in the time of dinosaurs

Lost Oceans
  • Art & Culture
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Pavia, City of Walking Routes 2026

  • Art & Culture