Located in Pavia province in Lombardy is the delightful town of Vigevano. This old artistic town is well known for its artisan crafts and agriculture. The two main economies here are shoemaking and rice growing. Check out some fabulous villas with guest reviews in Lombardy where you could book a stay and visit Vigevano for yourself!
Begin your tours of Vigevano in its stunning Piazza Ducale, a Renaissance square designed by Bramante in the town centre.
Renowned as one of the finest piazzas in Italy, the Piazza Ducale is rectangular in shape and was originally built to be a noble forecourt to the Castello Sforzesco. See the beautiful old cathedral that frames one side of Piazza Ducale built in a decorative Baroque style. It houses some splendid artworks inside worth seeing.
Begin your tours of Vigevano in its stunning Piazza Ducale, a Renaissance square designed by Bramante in the town centre.
Renowned as one of the finest piazzas in Italy, the Piazza Ducale is rectangular in shape and was originally built to be a noble forecourt to the Castello Sforzesco. See the beautiful old cathedral that frames one side of Piazza Ducale built in a decorative Baroque style. It houses some splendid artworks inside worth seeing.
From there go to walk around the magnificent Castello Sforzesco which has served several roles since its construction in 1492. It was primarily a fortress, the an hunting lodge and then sold to Ludovico il Moro who transformed it into his noble residence.
He hosted several famous guests such as Leonardo da Vinci and Bramante who designed the Piazza and later a tower of Castello Sforzesco overlooking Vigevano.
Vigevano is a little gem of culture that lies off the beaten tourist track and is situated only 35 kilometres away from Milan. In fact there is a Castello Sforzesco in Milan city also, built by the same family.
If you’re a tourist with a love for authentic Italian footwear then Vigevano is most certainly a place you must visit!
He hosted several famous guests such as Leonardo da Vinci and Bramante who designed the Piazza and later a tower of Castello Sforzesco overlooking Vigevano.
Vigevano is a little gem of culture that lies off the beaten tourist track and is situated only 35 kilometres away from Milan. In fact there is a Castello Sforzesco in Milan city also, built by the same family.
If you’re a tourist with a love for authentic Italian footwear then Vigevano is most certainly a place you must visit!
After World War II the shoemaking trade became very prosperous here and there’s even a museum built in honour of this ancient tradition where tourists can learn all about this town’s association with it in greater depth.
As Vigevano is a rice growing area of Lombardy, delicious risotto dishes feature heavily on the local menus. In mid-September Vigevano hosts a lovely three day rice festival where locals and tourists alike can walk around stalls trying lots of tasty risottos and other rice dishes.
Come and see the town of Vigevano for yourself and delight in the many attractions it has to offer!
As Vigevano is a rice growing area of Lombardy, delicious risotto dishes feature heavily on the local menus. In mid-September Vigevano hosts a lovely three day rice festival where locals and tourists alike can walk around stalls trying lots of tasty risottos and other rice dishes.
Come and see the town of Vigevano for yourself and delight in the many attractions it has to offer!
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picture 1: Idéfix / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Idéfix / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Mac9 / CC BY 2.0
picture 1: Idéfix / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Idéfix / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Mac9 / CC BY 2.0
