Come and discover Pavía, one of the most fascinating art cities in Northern Italy. It treasures Italy’s second oldest university, and so it is a lively university town. Along the Main Street you can find the best shops, picturesque bars and restaurants, and the majestic University itself.

Oltrepò or Oltrepò Pavese is located in the south of Pavia district. Being hilly and the driest area of Lombardy, it is a suitable place for growing grapes. More than 6 thousands grape growers, 800 cellars and 12 thousand hectares of vineyards produce 75% of Lombardy wine (5% of national production). The most important local grapes are Pinot Noir, Barbera, Croatina, Uva Rara, Riesling, Malvasia, Moscato, which allow the production of tasty red and wonderful spumante wines. Thanks to the beauty of its hills, the purity of its air and its delicious local specialities it is a most loved place for Milan people in the weekends. Among them, the world famous stylist Giorgio Armani.