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Certosa di Pavia

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Certosa di Pavia

Certosa di Pavia works well as a base: 10 minutes from Marcignago, 23km from Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore.

Certosa di Pavia is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 3,320, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Certosa di Pavia sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Certosa di Pavia to your route.

About Certosa di Pavia

The Certosa di Pavia is a monastery complex in Lombardy, Northern Italy, situated near a small village of the same name in the Province of Pavia, 8 km (5.0 mi) north of Pavia. Built from 1396 to 1495, it was once located at the end of the Visconti Park a large hunting park and pleasure ground belonging to the Visconti

Read more dukes of Milan, of which today only scattered parts remain. It is one of the largest monasteries in Italy. Certosa is the Italian translation of Charterhouse: a monastery of the cloistered monastic order of Carthusians founded by St. Bruno in 1044 at Grande Chartreuse. Though the Carthusians in their early centuries were known for their seclusion and asceticism and the plainness of their architecture, the Certosa is renowned for the exuberance of its architecture, in both the Gothic and Renaissance styles, and for its collection of artworks which are particularly representative of the region.

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Certosa di Pavia is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.2542 latitude, 9.1329 longitude.

What is the population of Certosa di Pavia?

Certosa di Pavia has a population of approximately 3,320 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
3,320
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
45.2542, 9.1329

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Certosa di Pavia

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Deus Ex Machina Milan

Milan's temple of motorcycle and surf culture with custom bikes, coffee, food, and a vibrant events programme.

22 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore

One of the oldest churches in Milan, featuring an early Christian octagonal plan and Roman-era colonnade.

23 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology

Italy's largest science museum, housed in a Milan monastery, with halls of vintage vehicles, locomotives, aircraft, the submarine Toti and machines built from Leonardo's drawings.

23 km · about 25 min drive

museum

The Last Supper (Santa Maria delle Grazie)

Leonardo da Vinci's iconic mural painting of the Last Supper, housed in the refectory of a Dominican convent in Milan.

24 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano)

Italy's largest church and the third-largest in the world, a breathtaking Gothic masterpiece adorned with 3,400 statues and 135 spires.

24 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Museo Storico Alfa Romeo

Beautifully restored museum chronicling Alfa Romeo's racing glory and design mastery across three themed floors at the historic Arese factory.

31 km · about 35 min drive

racetrack

Autodromo Nazionale Monza

The 'Temple of Speed': one of the oldest and fastest circuits in the world, hosting the Italian Grand Prix since 1922.

42 km · about 50 min drive

museum

Monza Circuit Museum

Small museum inside the Monza park preserving the history of Italian Grand Prix racing with historic cars and memorabilia.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Certosa di Pavia

  • 58 kmPonte Gobbo, BobbioEleven irregular humpbacked arches carry this medieval 'devil's bridge' across the Trebbia at Bobbio, the abbey town Hemingway reputedly called part of 'the most beautiful valley in the world'. The SS45 Trebbia gorge drive to reach it is half the reward.
  • 63 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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