'HOW, WHERE, WHEN'
is the name of the super practical
and concise guide to the province
of Pavia produced by the tourism
authority.
Inside is everything from
lists of cultural events and
restaurants to when the weekly
markets take place, as well
as the best places to buy
the typical products or wine
of the area.
We like the look of the 'Fiera
di San Contardino' in Broni
in April and the antiques
market amongst the columns
of the old town of Vigevano.
www.comune.pv.it
The River Ticino runs through
the center of Pavia along
with the Via Francigena. Both
means of communication helped
the city become, and remain,
an important commercial center.
The city was founded by the
Liguri tribe and over the
centuries became the capital
of the Ostrogoth King Teodorico
and the Longobards who built
many of the splendid churches,
such as the Chiesa di San
Michele and the Chiesa di
San Lazzaro.
Florence has its covered
Ponte Vecchio bridge but a
similar one at Pavia is equally
impressive.
Built in the 14th century
to replace a Roman bridge,
it links the historical heart
of the town with a medieval
hamlet.
Following the Second World
War, when it was damaged by
allied bombing, it was reconstructed
and is the symbol of the town.
Take a look at it on the website
above. |
