Piazza della Vittoria – Cathedral of Pavia loop from Pavia Porta Garibaldi

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Piazza della Vittoria – Cathedral of Pavia loop from Pavia Porta Garibaldi

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Piazza della Vittoria – Cathedral of Pavia loop from Pavia Porta Garibaldi

02:24

9.16km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Parco Lombardo della Valle del Ticino

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Start point

Train Station

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1.38 km

Basilica of San Michele Maggiore

Highlight • Religious Site

This masterpiece in Lombardy-Romanesque style was built in the 12th century on the remains of an older church, where the coronation of the Lombard kings took place. This tradition continued in the new building and it was here that Frederick Barbarossa was awarded the Iron Crown of the Kingdom of Italy in 1155. The importance of the building explains its façade** of light sandstone (and not the then usual brick), remarkably balanced and varied in its sculpted decoration. On the right is a Romanesque door. On the door lintel, Christ gives Paul a papyrus scroll and Peter the keys to the church.

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1.96 km

Statue of the Washerwoman

Highlight • Monument

beyond the bridge extends the Borgo Ticino, the former quarter of the fishermen and washerwomen, as illustrated by the statue of the pale star on the shore.

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2.42 km

Corso di Strada Nuova

Highlight • Settlement

The pedestrian street Corso di Strada Nuova runs north to south through the old town and is the main axis for exploring the main attractions of Pavia.
The heart of the city beats here, the small shops with its attractions, there is even something going on here on Sundays.

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2.74 km

Piazza della Vittoria

Highlight • Settlement

Piazza Vittoria is the main square of the city, formerly known as "Platea Magna", large square.
Almost completely surrounded by arcades from the fourteenth century, it is bordered by the ancient Palazzo del Broletto and the noble Gothic palace "dei Diversi". This is the meeting point of the city, on Wednesday and Friday the young people meet here.

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2.97 km

Basilica of San Michele Maggiore, Pavia

Highlight • Religious Site

3.08 km

Cathedral of Pavia

Highlight • Religious Site

The history of the cathedral begins in August 1487 when the citizens asked for the construction of a new cathedral to replace the medieval buildings.
Cardinal Ascanio Sforza received permission from Pope Innocent VIII in 1488 to demolish the ancient cathedral and supervise the project.
The architecture of the cathedral follows a central plan with arms converging under a large central dome, influenced by structures such as the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence and the studies of Leonardo da Vinci. Donato Bramante initially led the project, while subsequent architects made some changes while maintaining Bramante's original ideas.
The construction of the dome was resolved at the end of the nineteenth century by Carlo Maciachini, who chose a masonry dome with a Greek cross plan.

The Cathedral of Pavia, completed in 1885, has an imposing façade surmounted by a dome and a loggia inside. The interior has a Greek cross structure with four arms divided into three naves. The dome is supported by eight elaborately shaped pillars, while all the other pillars have the same design. The presbytery is illuminated by high windows with frescoes and an image of the Assumption. The completion of the Cathedral involved several construction phases, including the addition of a reinforced concrete transept in the 20th century by several architects and engineers.

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4.78 km

Visconti Castle of Pavia

Highlight • Castle

Impossible not to be conquered by the beauty of the Castello Visconteo in Pavia. The stronghold is immersed in a park and represents an imposing medieval fortress in the heart of a city. Despite its grandeur, it is harmonious and luminous. The interior can only be visited in the afternoon, but the courtyard is very beautiful and the museums are interesting.

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7.41 km

Medieval Towers of Pavia

Highlight • Historical Site

In the 12th century, around fifty family towers were built in Pavia, three of which are still standing as free-standing towers. Remains of several other towers are built into houses today.

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9.16 km

End point

Train Station

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