It’s a beautiful bridge with great views of the city in the background. Well worth a visit.

A nice historical bridge that tells a story despite being rebuilt. The bridge is considered an icon of Pavia and still retains a charm across the river. There are viewing points along the 2-way bridge. In the middle of the bridge, there is a small chapel though it is not always open. Across the river, there is a statue on the left dedicated to the people (often, the ladies) who used to wash clothes along the river.

The Bridge is well worth a visit it's unique I believe it's a rebuild as it was bombed during the 2nd WW but it's great to see lots of people socialising on it . I also like the sculpture of the Washer Woman dedicated to all the scrubbers who washed there laundry in the Ticcino River before the wonderful invention of the washing machine .

Really nice bridge to see. Not much to do around. Though I’d recommend making a picture at the statue of the guy with the cannon pointing towards the bridge/city. Nice spot

Ponte Coperto is very famous point for walking and enjoying peaceful nature around the Ticino river. It's very soothing and relaxing to walk around ponte after hectic daily routine.

When reading about Pavia, the Ponte Coperto is mentioned as one of its highlights. While it's definitely not something you see every day, it's also definitely not very picturesque. The bridge is still very much in use and only has narrow sidewalks. The amount of traffic crossing the bridge is huge, so it's a noisy and smelly experience crossing it on foot. View from the bridge is nice, but not spectacular. Been there, seen it, that's it.

Best time to visit: At dusk where one could enjoy the breeze and admire the sunset. You will find many vendors selling goods and wares. Italy with its great interest and passion for architecture and history has some of the world’s most interesting and ancient bridges. Albert Einstein spends quite a bit of time here, his quote is inscribed on a plaque.

We were there too late so we saw it only outside. Unfortunately the facade is under renovation, however, there were some interesting elements on it. I must visit Pavia once more to get inside.

Stunning architecture, makes one feel small and insignificant. Amazing frescos and lots of history everywhere.

It is a very beautiful place to see. One of oldest building in pavia.

Wonderful lombardic-roman basilica, San Michele Maggiore stands here since 1100 and is today recognized as one of the most impressive churces of the Longobardic period.

The church is impressive. The old sandstone of the façade is impressive. I found the inside less taken care of as it used to be. Especially the crypt. No light to the stone steps to go down. Dark the inside, sloppy the cloth on the altar. I was so surprised, I use to come here when I am near Pavia. San Michele was probably my favourite church... I was really deluded!

It is worthy to visit.

Worth a visit. Well laid out tourist route with explanations in Italian only (you can get by). Highlight is the 10 century, silver covered wooden crucifix. In and out in 25 minutes. Free.

Architecture wowww ....must see in Pavia. Can be reach by local train from Milan Centrale. Get off at certosa di pavia From train station you need to walk for 20mins.

The exterior of this cathedral is a bit dull with poor brickwork. But inside, you are overwhelmed by the massive pillars and the fine details all around.

Il Duomo di Pavia is a beautiful cathedral with lot of history. If you stop in Pavia you cannot miss it.

The cathedral is nice. I like big columns inside. It's not ornate like many other churches I've seen, but that's not to say it's not beautiful. And there is San Siro inside.

A beautiful Cathedral with such intricate marble work inside. Visible from almost every corner of Pavia, the Duomo is an exceptional icon of the city. Definitely a must visit when in Pavia!

Such a big Duomo for such a relatively small city. In front of the church there is a horse’s statue with a warrior on it. There’s a competition in the town between graduates of 5 different schools, and the winner gets to paint the balls of the house!

BEAUTIFUL DUOMO in PAVIA, HUMBLE ROMANIC STYLE with RED BRICK WALLS, WHITE INTERIORS/LIGHT COLOURS.

Amazing place with a lot of beautiful trees and architecture is amazing. Must visit place.

I didn’t spend much time here, so I don’t have detailed information about the place, but I really liked the architectural style it showcased.

Pavia. Beautiful castle with fantastic collection of medieval stone art and pretty decent painting gallery. Highly recommended.

Visconti Castle is a nice place to go to spend maybe 2-3 hours in. Firstly the garden around the castle is very nice and serene (free to access), to enter the castle itself you need a ticket. The reason I gave this 4 stars is that the ticket is €10 per person which is not at all reasonable, and adding to that there is no discount for students (at least that’s what the lady said when we asked). The castle is a museum as well with nice and interesting pieces of history, including some ancient Egyptian artifacts (which caught me by surprise). The architecture of the castle itself is beautiful, it apparently has 4 floors but we could only access the ground and first floor (which has nothing but locked doors). On the ground floor you can enter the “museum” part of the castle. All in all a nice place to visit, but it felt kind of dead and boring sometimes. And I would not come here again simply because of the unreasonable price, only suitable for a one-time visit.

Civic Museum housed in a massive palace with beautiful arches, high windows and painted ceilings. Walls of each room are differently painted. The collection is well curated. However, lighting at the paintings gallery and the overall maintenance of the building were not that great. Friendliness of the staff made up to it. There is lot to see and enjoy at a slow pace. Definitely worth the ticket price of €10. Tickets could be purchase from the reception counter.

Absolutely brilliant museum - I got in free for being in my early 20's too. Very interesting mixture of historic architectural, artifact and artistic pieces. Definitely worth a visit, even just to see the castle and it's grounds.

Super château ! Loved it

(Translated by Google) Ancient basilica with the tomb of Saint Augustine inside... worth visiting. (Original) Antica basilica con, all'interno, la tomba di sant'Agostino... da visitare.

(Translated by Google) very nice and very friendly staff (Original) muy bonito y muy amable el personal

The Statue of Minerva in Pavia, created by Francesco Messina in 1938, stands as a symbol of wisdom and strength. Its intricate craftsmanship and imposing presence make it a key cultural landmark in the city, reflecting Pavia’s rich heritage.

A large square that does an important job in Pavia's traffic, an imposing statue but not recommended during rush hour given the number of cars and the danger they can cause

Most amazing piece of art in my city.

We walked through a few times during our stay in Pavia. The statue is very nice. The circle is bustling. There is a few very nice bakeries and restaurants here. Very near the downtown walking neighborhood.

Wonderfull monument of Minerva, Roman godess of wisdom, justice, law and victory. The Statue is located into the dedicated square, at few steps from train station of Pavia

One of the most majestic structures in the city.

Lot of history, small town, nice place

A Small Museum, worth visiting. The medical portion is really great. It could have English description of the items

The artifacts are fascinating and the guide persons can help with English descriptions. However, the written descriptions' language are all in Italian and is not appreciated for a museum in an international university. Overall, the museum is very nice to visit.

The medical section was very interesting with many unique exhibits and very nice staff!

(Translated by Google) Interesting museum on the history of the University of Pavia, with special reference to anatomy and physics. Rich in finds, the readability of many of its labels should be improved (Original) Museo interessante sulla storia della università di Pavia, con speciale riferimento all'anatomia e alla fisica. Ricco di reperti, andrebbe migliorato nella leggibilità di molte delle sue targhette

(Translated by Google) Interesting museum inaugurated in 1936 and located inside the central university building, with entrance from the ancient courtyard of the medical faculty. In addition to the first room, where the portraits of teachers who have brought prestige to the University are collected, there are essentially two sections, that of physics and that of medicine. The physics section includes two rooms, centered on the figure of Alessandro Volta, who taught experimental physics in Pavia from 1778 and which contains the instruments used or invented by him and his successors. The medicine section is divided into three rooms, named respectively after the anatomist Antonio Scarpa, the pathologist surgeon Luigi Porta and the histologist and pathologist Camillo Golgi, Nobel Prize winner for medicine in 1906 and the first Italian, together with Giosuè Carducci, to receive the prestigious recognition. Given the specificity of the museum, it would be preferable to join one of the guided tours that are organized periodically. However, if you have a good knowledge of the subjects covered, a visit on your own, using computer aids, may also be interesting. (Original) Interessante museo inaugurato nel 1936 e situato all'interno del palazzo centrale universitario, con ingresso dall'antico cortile della facoltà di medicina. Oltre alla prima sala, dove sono raccolti i ritratti di docenti che hanno dato lustro all'Università, vi sono sostanzialmente due sezioni, quella di fisica e quella di medicina. La sezione di fisica comprende due sale, incentrate sulla figura di Alessandro Volta, che insegnò fisica sperimentale a Pavia dal 1778 e che contiene gli strumenti utilizzati od inventati da lui e dai suoi successori. La sezione di medicina è invece articolata in tre sale, intitolate rispettivamente all'anatomista Antonio Scarpa, al patologo chirurgo Luigi Porta ed all'istologo e patologo Camillo Golgi, premio Nobel per la medicina nel 1906 e primo italiano, insieme con Giosuè Carducci, a ricevere il prestigioso riconoscimento. Data la specificità del museo, sarebbe preferibile associarsi ad una delle visite guidate che vengono organizzate periodicamente. Tuttavia, se si ha una buona conoscenza delle materie trattate, può essere interessante anche la visita da soli, usufruendo dei supporti informatici.

(Translated by Google) Museum in the center of Pavia and inside the university. Little frequented and small in size (5 rooms) but full of information (mainly visual) that leaves you speechless. University pieces and instruments in the fields of optics, electrology, physics and some original documents also in the literary field (few things to be honest). For those who are not easily impressionable, it is worth a visit to the human anatomy rooms which illustrate the progress of medicine (with difficulty but unstoppable) in the 19th century. (Original) Museo in centro Pavia e all'interno della università. Poco frequentato e di dimensioni ridotte ( 5 stanze) ma pieno di informazioni ( visive principalmente) che lasciano a bocca aperta. Pezzi e strumenti della università nei campi di ottica,elettrologia, fisica e alcuni documenti originali anche nel campo letterario ( poche cose per la verità). Per chi non è facilmente impressionabile merita la visita alle stanze di anatomia umana che illustrano i progressi della medicina ( con fatica ma inarrestabili) dell'800.

(Translated by Google) In Pavia, it's a must-see! A unique place, and well worth a visit. Be careful, though, as it can be challenging for those with a slightly impressionable nature. (Original) A Pavia è una visita doverosa! Un luogo fuori dal comune e che merita. Attenzione però perché può mettere in difficoltà le persone un po' impressionabili.

The main attraction of pavia after the university, worth to see of course

Nice park around the castle

I haven't been on the inside of the Castle/museum but the surroundings are pretty! Reminded me of the Sforza Castle in Milano

Great location with nice garden for having a walk!

Very nice garden with a big community of friendly kitties

Beautiful place!!!!

(Translated by Google) The garden was conceived by the Viscontis as a "place of delight", intended to accommodate the court's moments of leisure, and a hunting reserve. The Park is characterized by its large extension and the richness of fauna and flora within it; the project was based on the ideal model proposed by medieval treaties and a large, flat, fertile place, rich in water and vegetation, was chosen. It is a green lung where you can walk and in the meantime take a look at the outside of the Castle. (Original) Il giardino fu concepito dai Visconti come "luogo di delizia", destinato ad accogliere i momenti di svago della corte, e riserva di caccia. Il Parco si caratterizza per la grande estensione e per la ricchezza di fauna e flora al suo interno; il progetto si basò sul modello ideale proposto dai trattati medievali e venne scelto un luogo ampio e pianeggiante, fertile, ricco di acqua e vegetazione. E’ un polmone verde dove passeggiare e nel frattempo dare un’occhiata all’esterno del Castello.

I was fascinated by the towers as much as by hundreds of tiny little green parrots flying in and around them.

Two towers, a symbol of the old times that are still standing still and making this city even more beautiful! Very nice area, full of students as the University is very near!

Three historical towers, house for parrots, one of them one of them restored. Great place to sit for afternoons.

An historical part of the city,is near the university and it's a quiet place to stay

Amazing torri. 3 next to each other. Make u feel so small....

Pavia small but nice place to visit

Nice place near Pavia University

Worth a visit. Highlights are the frescoes showing Pavia during the French siege (notice the canons). The painted stone statue of St Theodore near the altar is as also worth noting. Very quiet. I was the only visitor. Unlike many other churches, it doesn't close midday. In and out in 20 minutes. Free.

San Teodoro is a Romanesque-style Roman Catholic church in the town center of Pavia, Italy. A church at the site is documented since the year 752. The parish is cited in documents from the mid-13th-century. Initially the church was dedicated to Saint Agnes, but by the year 1000, it was dedicated to San Teodoro, bishop of Pavia who died in 778. The body of the saint, who is the protector of fisherman and those working in the River Ticino, is housed in the main altar. The interior has a 13th-century altarpiece of a Madonna and child. and a series of early 16th-century frescoes depicting the Life of Sant'Agnese and San Teodoro. The Apse has a painting of the Adoration of the Lamb and some saints by Antonio Villa. The church has frescoes (1507) by Bramantino and Bernardino Lanzani. The latter's fresco includes a vista of Pavia in 1525/26 replete with medieval towers.

No words are enough to describe this church. If you love early middle ages or are a fan of the Longobards is one of those places you can't miss.

One of the modt beautiful church in Pavia with very nice frescos rapresenting Saint Teodoro life.

This is a must-see landmark when it is open.

Walking alongside the path leading to this church really gives me an illusion of being in the middle ages.

Nice church, free entrance

The level of courtesy and professionalism at this place is severely lacking. Upon arrival, I wasn’t even greeted with a simple “good afternoon”—just a blunt “tell me.” I had booked access to the pool, only to find myself in the middle of a water polo training session with no prior notice or warning. Communication and basic manners were entirely absent. Yet, when it comes to charging guests, the efficiency and eagerness are suddenly impeccable. Disappointing and unacceptable.

Great pool and the pizza was amazing as well☑️

Nice place but lifeguards are not really friendly. The pool is supposed to close at 8pm but they actually close the entire structure at that time including showers and changing room. So you might actually be kicked out with your swim wear

Comprehensive venue. Pools, for adults and little ones, lots of fun, super clean water and poolside, tiled or grass areas as you like, sunbeds, shaders, bars, indoor and outdoor restaurant (Swimland). Plenty of room for whatever you love to do with friends or family.

One of the worst experiences I have ever encountered. I arrived around 12 o'clock on Sunday with my boyfriend. Right at the entrance, the staff were very arrogant and were not giving the proper information (for instance I am a student, therefore should have been given the student discount, the staff was annoyed when I asked about it). We payed 25 euroes (with a student discount!) for 2 tickets which were supposed to also include 2 sunbeds, and on top of that we payed another 3 euroes for a parasol. The outside area includes only 2 small pools which were fully packed and it was impossible to even put a little finger in the pool (read: overselling of tickets). Furthermore, there were no sunbeds available as some people took even 5 for themselves. As a cherry on top, there was not even the space available to put our parasol. At that point, we decided to leave as we have clearly seen that there is no space. Thus, we asked for a refund. Yet again, the staff was annoyed that we even asked them something and just refused the refund. They did though offer to find us a spot. The girl who accompanied us brought us literally on the soil and told us we could put our towels there. THERE WAS NO GRASS THERE, it was dirty and I think it was not even the area included in the actual complex. At that point, we could not even believe that the whole thing was happening, and we asked whether we could at least go in the inside pools so that we can swim. For the inside pools, not only did they make us pay another 4 euroes for the swim caps, but also 4 euroes for the locker. When I asked if I can at least bring a book with me so that I can read in between swimming, the staff said that it is forbidden to take anything with you near the pools, only one towel. No one showed any empathy and we were not even offered any discount when we complained. Never coming back.

Perfect for training a 50-meter outside pool. Not crowded even in summer. Indoor pol are 25 meter. In the 50m there are lanes reserved for competitive swimmers.

Bar restaurant and both indoor/outdoor pool. Gym is also adequately equipped. A cosy place with sofa seats in the lobby. The restaurant serves good pizza and the coffee at bar is awesome.

An interesting church. Who are the four mitred gentlemen at the altar? I like the pulpit halfway down the church … no sound system for the preaching … the people know by heart what’s in the Missal but what is said in the homily? Even today, I would like a handout for those interested, to take away and study. I liked the painting of Mary, Mary M., and John at the crucificion.

All churches in Italy are beautiful with a spectacular architecture and beautiful paintings

I visited many churches in Milan, but this one is one of the most beautiful.

It is the church were I felt more at peace, the ambience, music and almost no one inside when I visit made me stay there for quite a while, I felt at home, and it is beautiful.

Amazing ancient architecture. Treat to civil engineers eyes 🙂

I like the structure of the church and it's beautiful inside the colors the statues

Stunning church, well worth a visit!

It was fantastic since i went to see my kid's performance😍. Very big and i was so in love with it.

Beautiful classic theatre, really intresting for tourister and for pavia citadines. The program present Opera, theatre rappresentation and concerts.

Wonderful old and classic theatre in the inner city of Pavia. Not easy to get in because it is only opened two times a month for visit. Otherwise only visitable when listening to performances.

Beautiful theatre, nicely restored. Great acoustics for opera.

Nice place and fancy.. I watched opera performance there.. Its was very beautiful

The theater is fantastic. The acustics are perfectly suited for classic music concerts

Beautiful theatre at Pavia city center. Must visit.

The park is very nice and very large, so you can get quite a long hike. If you walk north up the center you’ll follow a stream that meanders in the extreme! A lot of picnic tables along the way but many of them are broken.

Very nice park

Very big and very beautiful park

Very big wild kind of park. Open air monkey bar for pullups. Stream and a water resevior near highway. Good for long walks/ running only during the day. No lights in the evening. Child play area on one side which is decently equipped.

This park in Pavia is really big, walking one round in thus park we can achieved our daily goal of 10k steps. It’s generally quiet and tranquil.

Looks very natural, but people walk their dogs which is forbidden inside the park. Very good for families especially with kids. Good place for a picnic lunch.

Park is good for Joggers and exercises. There is a small kid park where children can have a lot of fun.

Perfect location and lots of beverage options! A few pages only for different kinds of beer and a lot of cocktail alternatives. Moreover, staff also talks in English. Fast and kind service. Inside of the bar is antique, very beautiful atmosphere indeed.

Great Irish bar. Mixologists know.their trade.

It is an excellent place to spend time with friends, and it's really cheap. We paid 12€ for two beers and they come with some snacks.

Nothing Irish about this pub. Absolutely no connection to Ireland. Very basic and totally Italian. Not sure why they call it an Irish pub. No Irish drinks bar Guinness which was not poured correctly and tasted nothing like the Guinness at home. Toilets are like something from the dark ages. As an Irish person. I really want people to understand that a pub like this would be closed if it was in Ireland

After having real taste of Guinness. The Guinness beer I found here is the worst of my life. It was like water instead of real Guinness. I would not recommend this pub to real Guinness lovers

The best Irish Coffee in Pavia!

The staff was really kind and their English was very good. You also get very good snacks with beer. Would definetely visit again.