One of Italy's largest monasteries, the gigantic Certosa di Pavia was built during the 14th and 15th centuries. Admire the church's intricate vaulted ceiling, collection of frescoes, and detailed Lombard-style facade. The Grand Cloister main inner courtyard measures more than 125 m (410 ft) long. Add Certosa di Pavia and other attractions to your Certosa di Pavia trip itinerary using our Certosa di Pavia day trip planning tool.
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Well worth the trip, the Certosa is magnificent, particularly its marbled facade. I didn’t make it to the the 10am tour so looked around self guided. Entrance to the main building is free. A monk...
Well worth the trip, the Certosa is magnificent, particularly its marbled facade. I didn’t make it to the the 10am tour so looked around self guided. Entrance to the main building is free. A monk... more »
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Reading the other reviews, it is obvious that casual visitors do not understand the program. You can walk the grounds and there is a small museum with limited hours, but there is a very special FREE..... more
Reading the other reviews, it is obvious that casual visitors do not understand the program. You can walk the grounds and there is a small museum with limited hours, but there is a very special FREE..... more »
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