Obelisk in Piazza Castello

Obelisk in Piazza Castello is a monument in Pavia, Southern Lombardy, Lombardy. Obelisk in Piazza Castello is situated nearby to the park Parco dei Bersaglieri, as well as near the theater building Teatro Fraschini.

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Type: Monument
Description: monument in Pavia
Also known as: “obelisco di Piazza Castello” and “obelisk in Piazza Castello”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include San Pietro in Ciel d’Oro and Teatro Fraschini.

San Pietro in Ciel d’Oro

Church

The Basilica of St. Peter in the Golden Sky is an 8th-century Catholic basilica and monastery church served for centuries by the Augustinian friars in Pavia, in the Lombardy region of Italy. San Pietro in Ciel d’Oro is situated 230 metres northwest of Obelisk in Piazza Castello.

Teatro Fraschini

Theater building

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The Teatro Fraschini is an opera house in Pavia, Italy. It was inaugurated in 1773 and is considered one of the most important historic theatres in Lombardy. The theatre is renowned for its horseshoe-shaped auditorium and rich Baroque interior. Teatro Fraschini is situated 110 metres south of Obelisk in Piazza Castello.

Visconti Castle

Castle

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The Visconti Castle of Pavia is a medieval castle in Pavia, Lombardy, Northern Italy. It was built after 1360 in a few years by Galeazzo II Visconti, Lord of Milan, and used as a sovereign residence by him and his son Gian Galeazzo, first duke of Milan. Visconti Castle is situated 260 metres northeast of Obelisk in Piazza Castello.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mirabello di Pavia and Cascine Calderari.

Mirabello di Pavia

Suburb

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Mirabello is a suburb of Pavia, Lombardy, northern Italy. It lies north of the city, bordering San Genesio ed Uniti. Mirabello di Pavia is situated 3½ km north of Obelisk in Piazza Castello.