Via Francigena Near Pavia – Medieval Towers of Pavia loop from Motta San Damiano

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Via Francigena Near Pavia – Medieval Towers of Pavia loop from Motta San Damiano

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Via Francigena Near Pavia – Medieval Towers of Pavia loop from Motta San Damiano

01:42

27.8km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.86 km for 158 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.05 km

Via Francigena Near Pavia

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via Francigena just outside Pavia

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6.99 km

Medieval Towers of Pavia

Highlight • Historical Site

In the 12th century, around fifty family towers were built in Pavia, three of which are still standing as free-standing towers. Remains of several other towers are built into houses today.

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7.59 km

Strada Nuova, Pavia

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The Strada Nuova in Pavia is a historic street dating back to Roman times.
The name “Strada Nuova” does not suggest it, but it is actually the oldest street in …

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7.90 km

Basilica of San Michele Maggiore

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This masterpiece in Lombardy-Romanesque style was built in the 12th century on the remains of an older church, where the coronation of the Lombard kings took place. This tradition continued …

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17.8 km

Via Francigena in Linarolo

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The Via Francigena runs through the municipality of Linarolo, which belonged to the Order of the Knights Templar.
The passage of pilgrims is confirmed by the existence, in the past, …

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20.0 km

San Giacomo di Belgioioso

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Belgioioso is an Italian town of 6,253 inhabitants in the province of Pavia in Lombardy. It is located in the southern Pavese area, in the plain a few kilometers from …

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20.1 km

Church of San Giacomo della Cerreta

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In the countryside between Belgioioso and the river Po, near the hamlet of San Giacomo della Cerreta stands the small church of San Giacomo, a destination for pilgrims because it …

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24.9 km

Church of San Leonardo

Highlight • Religious Site

Church of San Leonardo Confessore in neoclassical/baroque style, rich in frescoes and decorations. Very suggestive. The parish church is dedicated to St. Leonard of Limoges.

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27.8 km

End point

Train Station

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