Badia Pavese between Abbey History and Regional Discoveries

Badia Pavese combines local history, religious architecture and destinations in the wider surrounding region. The town developed on the lands of the former Abbey of Santa Cristina. Since the 9th century, Badia Pavese was known as Caselle Badia (Casule Abbatiae). Until 1797, Badia Pavese remained in the fiefdom of Chignolo Po. The church is located in Badia Pavese; museums, gardens and parks are situated in the wider surrounding region.

History and the Church of San Giovanni Battista

The most important building in Badia Pavese is the 17th-century Chiesa della Natività di San Giovanni Battista. Following the pastoral visit by San Carlo Borromeo on 20 April 1581, the church was elevated to parish church status. A 14th-century chapel probably stood on this site and was later incorporated into the present-day Church of San Giovanni Battista. The present-day Church of San Giovanni Battista thus combines the 17th-century structure with the possible earlier building from the 14th century.

Palaces, a Castle and Museums in the Wider Surrounding Region

In the wider surrounding region of Badia Pavese, Gotico is a palace. The Galleria D'Arte Ricci Oddi, a museum, is also located in this wider surrounding region. Palazzo Farnese is a castle there, while the Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese is a museum. Visitors interested in culture can complement the church in Badia Pavese with Gotico, Palazzo Farnese, the Galleria D'Arte Ricci Oddi and the Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese.

Gardens and Parks

Green spaces are also part of the wider surrounding region of Badia Pavese. Giardini Margherita is a garden. Parco di Montecucco and Parco D'isola Carolina are parks. Orto Botanico Pavia is a botanical garden. For thematic planning in the surrounding region, Giardini Margherita, Parco di Montecucco, Parco D'isola Carolina and Orto Botanico Pavia can be included alongside the cultural destinations.

Badia Pavese on a Cycling Tour

An 83 km cycling tour between Milan and the Po passes through Badia Pavese. On this cycling tour, turn off at Casoni in the direction of Badia Pavese. The route length of 83 km provides a clear framework for your own planning. The turnoff at Casoni can serve as a reference point for the direction to Badia Pavese.

Landscape and Agriculture

Cascina Pezzanchera has been located between the Olona, Lambro and Po rivers since 1499. Rice is cultivated at the Ai Due Taxodi farm. The riverside location of Cascina Pezzanchera and rice cultivation at Ai Due Taxodi bring together two specific aspects of the landscape and agriculture. Those interested in rural areas can consider Cascina Pezzanchera and Ai Due Taxodi as two different points of interest.

More Places for Your Travel Planning

If you would like to extend your travel planning beyond Badia Pavese, you will find more places here: Spessa, San Damiano Al Colle, Gropello Cairoli, Santa Cristina, Montù Beccaria, Cornale, Voghera, Calvignano.

For the higher-level travel overview: Pavia.