Abbey of Santa Croce – Teatro di Mortara loop from Mortara

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Abbey of Santa Croce – Teatro di Mortara loop from Mortara

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Abbey of Santa Croce – Teatro di Mortara loop from Mortara

01:34

27.4km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 502 m for 259 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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185 m

Bicycle Underpass Entrance (Difficult to See)

Highlight • Cycleway

It is easy to get lost here, the cycle path starts behind parked cars

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629 m

Palio dell'Oca of Mortara

Highlight • Historical Site

What is the Palio del'oca? The Palio del'oca is a competition between the seven contrade (neighborhoods) of Mortara. The event is based on a Gioco dell'oca vivente, where participants earn points through archery. The name “oca” refers to the goose, which plays a central role in this unique game.
How is the event going? Every year, on the last Sunday of September, the contrade gather for a colorful and historic corteo storico (historical parade). Then the actual game begins, where participants shoot their bows to score points. It's a peculiar mix of archery skills and strategy.
The meaning and tradition The Palio del'oca is deeply rooted in local history and culture. It brings the community together and celebrates the pride of each contrada. The winning contrada receives the honor and prestige of winning the Palio.

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995 m

Municipio di Mortara (Town Hall)

Highlight • Monument

The town hall was built in 1857 to a design by Pietro Troncone; it was to be completed in 1862 to a design by Alessandro Antonelli, but only a few granite columns were added. Until 1850 the municipality was located in the Palazzo Pretorio located in Piazza Silvabella. A town in the province of Pavia famous for its rice market. Mortara is located in the central-northern Lomellina, between the Agogna and the Terdoppio, among the rice fields, not far from Milan, Novara, Vercelli and Pavia. It is now an important centre for the rice market and is famous for its goose dishes.

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1.08 km

Basilica of San Lorenzo, Mortara

Highlight • Religious Site

The Basilica di San Lorenzo is Mortara's most prominent historical monument, a Gothic building from the 14th century. Located in the city center, near the Palazzo del Comune, it attracts attention with its terracotta facade.

Architecture: Built in Gothic Lombard style between 1375 and 1380 by Bernardino da Novara. Martino Bassi made some structural changes in 1573.
Exterior: The cotto facade has frescoes in the lunettes of the portals, made by Nando Bialetti. The tondi on the facade are by Boniforte da Mortara. The colorful stained glass windows are the work of Francesco Mossmeyer.
Interior: Rich in works of art, including paintings by Paolo da Brescia and a remarkable wooden nativity scene by Lorenzo da Mortara. In the 20th century the interior was renovated by Giuseppe Piatti.

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1.47 km