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Town of Pavia, city of a Hundred TowersLooking for the town of Pavia best hotel deals Visconti Castle founded by Galeazzo Visconti in the second part of the 14th century and houses the City Museum.
Visconti castle University of Pavia, one of the oldest universities in Italy situated in Strada Nuova (the New Street), founded in 1361 by the Visconti family.
University of Pavia Piazza dalla Vittoria and Broletto, the square in the heart of Pavia, surrounded by gracious buildings dating back to 14th and 15th centuries.
Piazza della Vittoria
Broletto palace Duomo, the imposing cathedral was founded in 1488 by Cardinal Ascanio Sforza. It shows the magnificence of the Renaissance and the design of Leonardo da Vinci and Bramante.
Pavia Cathedral This town has so many medieval towers that it became known as the - city of a Hundred Towers. Today only five remain. Three of The Medieval Towers are on Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, one with a remaining working clock.
Three medieval towers
On my northern Italy romantic tour I will definitely include the city of Pavia, not only because it is worth visiting, but also for its exquisite cooking and wine. This province is known for rice production and rice based meals (risotto). In this town there are 80 different ways to prepare rice. My favorite local wine is their red Bonarda.
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