Pavia is just a 4km drive from Milan and has a wealth of churches, a cathedral and probably most famous of all, the Certosa di Pavia; a monastery which lies just to the north of the city, making car hire in Pavia popular. San Pietro and the Ciel d'Oro Basilica is a gem of Italian religious architecture, and the Ponte Coperto which crosses the Ticino River is a typically Italian bridge - slightly reminiscent of the Ponte Vecchio, but with a charm all of its own. Hiring a car in Pavia is available from the town itself and Milan's Airports.
Pavia has a wonderful cultural heritage; right in the centre of town you can absorb the historic atmosphere in Vittoria Square and perhaps visit the likes of the San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro Basilica with its enchanting golden dome. The Ponte Coperto exudes rustic old-world charm, and historic state buildings such as the Castello Visconteo show how important Pavia was to Lombardy. The Certosa di Pavia Monastery is the jewel in Pavia's crown and being situated 9.5km just north of the city on the SS35, makes hiring a car in Pavia popular. The quaint town of Vigevano is to the north-west and here you'll find the much-loved Piazza Ducale (38km SS596). Rent a car in Pavia and discover its significance in Lombardy.
