A view onto "Ducale" square in Vigevano's downtown and a view on the cathedral, having the front face curved.
Pavia and Vigevano
Vigevano is known to have one of the most beautiful central square in Italy, surrounded by magnificent arcades, a cathedral with its typical curved face and a beautiful castle in Renaissance style. Pavia is built along the Ticino river and has one of the oldest university in Italy. Hiking along the Ticino River.
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A view onto "Ducale" square in Vigevano's downtown and a view on the cathedral, having the front face curved. |
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Other views on Ducale square, with the arcades and the tower. This square in Vigevano is considered by many the most beautiful square in Italy. |
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The nice gutters ending into Ducale square. |
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| A beautiful castle near Ducale square in Vigevano downtown, made in Renaissance style. |
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Additional pictures of Ducale square in Vigevano, taken during a subsequent trip. |
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The Ticino river, near Vigevano, has long trails for hiking and large picnic areas. |
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Pavia: the Visconteo castle and the civic museum. It was built in just 5 years between 1360 and 1365. The castle is surronded by a beautiful garden. |
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Duomo of Pavia (cathedral). It was built from year 1488 over two romanic churches, the project was signed also by Leonardo da Vinci. |
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| Pavia: the Coperto bridge, also said Old Bridge (Ponte Vecchio) along the Ticino river. | |
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Pavia: the church of St. Michael (San Michele) is very old, built between years 1118 and 1130. |
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| Views on a side of St. Michael cathedral and a door. | |
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"Piazza della Vittoria" (Victory Square) in the hearth of Pavia, is about 700 years old. |