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Certosa di Pavia – Der grosse Kreuzgang📷 Willyman, CC BY-SA 4.0

Certosa di Pavia

Certosa di Pavia, Italy

History

A great Carthusian monastery of the 14th and 15th centuries with a carved marble façade and cloisters lined with monks’ cells. Entry is free; it closes on Mondays and at midday, so check times.

Nearest town
Certosa di Pavia, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
45.2573, 9.1470

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Certosa ParkMotorhome stopover
    0 km from Certosa di Pavia
    MotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping TicinoCampsite
    7 km from Certosa di Pavia
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Podere Ronchetto AgriturismoCampsite
    16 km from Certosa di Pavia
    TentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • NuovorimessaggioMotorhome stopover
    21 km from Certosa di Pavia
    MotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Area Sosta Camper VigevanoMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Certosa di Pavia · 14 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping MilanoCampsite
    25 km from Certosa di Pavia · 130 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Certosa di Pavia?

Certosa di Pavia is in Certosa di Pavia, Italy, at GPS 45.2573, 9.1470. It is about 8 km from Pavia.

Can you camp near Certosa di Pavia?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Certosa Park, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Certosa di Pavia?

Certosa di Pavia is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Mantua, Sabbioneta and Cremona: Renaissance towns of the Po plain.

What is there to see near Certosa di Pavia?

Places worth a stop nearby: Bergamo Città Alta (64 km), Torrazzo of Cremona (70 km), San Carlone statue (73 km) and Morcote (74 km).

When is the best time to visit Certosa di Pavia?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)