| This was commissioned by Ludovico il Moro and designed by Leonardo da Vinci, Bramante (who completed the Tower which dominates the square that was started in 1198), and other important architects, such as Luini and Gaudenzio Ferrari. The works were carried out between 1492 and 1495. It is 134m long and 48m wide. This is one of the most beautiful Renaissance squares in Italy, decorated with columns and Visconti and Sforza family medals. |
Exploring the Area
Pavia | Pavese
Ponte Coperto Bridge
Church of San Michele Maggiore
Church of San Teodoro
The Regisole Statue
Cathedral of Pavia
Piazza della Vittoria
The Broletto
The Medieval Towers
Crypt of Sant’Eusebio
Church of Santa Maria del Carmine
Church of San Pietro in Ciel d’Oro
The Visconteo Castle
The Mezzabarba Building
San Francesco Church
The University
Ghislieri College
Borromeo College
Cairoli College
The Fraschini Theatre
Exploring the Area
Voghera | Oltrepò
The Duomo
The Visconteo Castle
Church of Santi Ilario e Giorgio
Castle of Oramala
Castle of Nazzano
Castle of Cigognola
Castle of Montalto Pavese
Castle of Montesegale
Castle of Zavattarello
Exploring the Area
Vigevano | Lomellina
Piazza Ducale
The Castle
The Cathedral
Castle of Scaldasole
Castle of Lomello
Castle of Cozzo
Castle of Sartirana
Castle of Frascarolo
