One of Italy's largest monasteries, the gigantic Certosa di Pavia was built during the 14th and 15th centuries. Admire the church's intricate vaulted ceiling, collection of frescoes, and detailed Lombard-style facade. The Grand Cloister main inner courtyard measures more than 125 m (410 ft) long. Add Certosa di Pavia and other attractions to your Certosa di Pavia trip itinerary using our Certosa di Pavia day trip planning tool.
Certosa di Pavia reviews
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This is truly an impressive monastery that you should definitely visit if you're in the Pavia area. As others have written, your experience will be wonderful if you arrive around 9:30. Go to the...
This is truly an impressive monastery that you should definitely visit if you're in the Pavia area. As others have written, your experience will be wonderful if you arrive around 9:30. Go to the... more »
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An extraordinary complex starting in the 14th century with additions over several centuries. The tombs of several Visconti dukes of Milan are there, one of great complexity. Try to visit the museum..... more
An extraordinary complex starting in the 14th century with additions over several centuries. The tombs of several Visconti dukes of Milan are there, one of great complexity. Try to visit the museum..... more »
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The best! The facade is wonderfully made. The tour is free, you just have to be a bit earlier before the mass. Now the parking - there is a pay parking near the church but instead what I did, I parked in the nearby villages, same distance, in Via Amadeo & Via Repubblica, see the map. Worth visiting!
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Building from outside is great, inside - nothing impressive. You can visit abbey's gardens and some exhibitions. The entrance is for free. Parking is in 3...5 min walking from this place, and parking is for fee.
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