Holiday apartment in Badia Pavese: history, gardens and cycling tour

Badia Pavese was established on the lands of the former Santa Cristina Abbey. From the 9th century onward, the place was known as Caselle Badia (Casule Abbatiae); until 1797, Badia Pavese remained within the fiefdom of Chignolo Po.

Church history and historical traces in Badia Pavese

For those interested in culture, the Chiesa della Natività di San Giovanni Battista is a key point of reference in Badia Pavese. It dates from the 17th century and is considered the town’s most important building. The Church of San Giovanni Battista was elevated to parish church status following the pastoral visit of San Carlo Borromeo on 20 April 1581. A chapel dating from the 14th century probably already stood on this site and was later incorporated into today’s Church of San Giovanni Battista. The present church brings together the probable 14th-century chapel and the 17th-century building as two historical layers.

Museums and historic buildings in the wider regional area

Gotico is a palace, the Galleria D'Arte Ricci Oddi is a museum, Palazzo Farnese is a castle, and the Musei Civici di Palazzo Farnese there is also a museum. The church is located in Badia Pavese; the museums and buildings are in the wider regional area.

Gardens and parks in the wider regional area

For garden enthusiasts, Giardini Margherita, Parco di Montecucco, Parco D'isola Carolina and the Orto Botanico Pavia are located in the wider area around Badia Pavese. Giardini Margherita is a garden. Parco di Montecucco and Parco D'isola Carolina are parks, while the Orto Botanico Pavia is described as a botanical garden. These places stand as independent destinations alongside the region’s historic buildings and museums. The Orto Botanico Pavia stands out as a botanical garden from Giardini Margherita and the two parks.

The 83 km cycling circuit via Badia Pavese

An 83 km cycling circuit between Milan and the Po passes through Badia Pavese. On this circuit, you turn towards Badia Pavese at Casoni. The route length provides a clear framework for personal cycling planning: the entire circuit can be regarded as one continuous distance or divided into sections of your choice. The 83 kilometres refer to the total distance of the circuit; the section near Badia Pavese is incorporated into it.

Cascina Pezzanchera, rivers and rice cultivation

Cascina Pezzanchera has been located between the Olona, Lambro and Po rivers since 1499. Rice is cultivated at the Ai Due Taxodi agricultural holding. Rice cultivation at Ai Due Taxodi adds a specific agricultural aspect to the rural surroundings of Badia Pavese, while Cascina Pezzanchera is placed in historical context through its location between three rivers and the year 1499.

Other places in the same region can also be added with Rocca De' Giorgi, Godiasco, Montesegale, Sartirana Lomellina, Ottobiano, Ruino, Sant'alessio Con Vialone and Calvignano .

For the higher-level travel overview: Pavia.