• Religious Tourism
    • Art & Culture

Duomo di Vigevano

It delimits the eastern side of the Piazza Ducale, with its grandiose Baroque façade

Where
Piazza Ducale, 27029 Vigevano PV
Contacts
+39 0381 83556

The construction of the Cathedral of Saint Ambrose – or the Duomo di Vigevano – began in 1532 after it was commissioned by the Sforza Family.

However, it is very probable that the cathedral was built on an existing religious structure dating back to before 1000.

In reality, the work was only completed towards the end of the 1600s, with the construction of a completely unique concave façade which represents a magnificent example of Baroque style.

The Bramante Tower stands above the Duomo, overlooking the splendid Piazza Ducale.

The cathedral holds a number of notable works of art. Paintings by Magni and Gatti date back to the 1500s, while the main altar was designed and built by Alessandro Sanquirico and the large pipe organ, which dominates the entire structure, is the work of the Serassi family from Bergamo.

A short distance from the centre, on high ground overlooking the Ticino valley, stands the Castello Sforzesco, which was commissioned by Ludovico Sforza in 1486. Built as a hunting residence and summer retreat, is was visited by Leonardo da Vinci, who designed a system of irrigation channels and water mills for the complex.

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Places

Piazza Ducale in Vigevano

You will be enchanted by one of the most beautiful Renaissance squares
  • Art & Culture
Piazza Ducale in Vigevano
60 mt

Vigevano

  • Villages
Vigevano
89 mt

International footwear museum

An art and a tradition in the town that has been the shoes world capital
  • Art & Culture
International Footwear Museum
180 mt

Leonardiana

On the trail of Leonardo da Vinci, the museum itinerary inside the Castello di Vigevano
  • Art & Culture
Leonardiana
184 mt

Castle of Vigevano

The Castle of Vigevano is considered one of the biggest fortified structures in Europe, occupying 70 thousand square metres.
  • Art & Culture
Sforza Castle in Vigevano
185 mt

Golf Vigevano

Golf Vigevano is a prestigious benchmark in the Italian golf circuit. The 18-hole course is set in the green surroundings of Ticino Park.
  • Golf
Golf Vigevano
3.32 km

The Sforzesca

A genuine prototype for subsequent rural Lombard architecture
  • Art & Culture
La Sforzesca
3.88 km

Gambolo'

  • Villages
Gambolo'
6.54 km

Abbazia di Sant'Albino

Abbey of Saint Albino (VIII century) on the Via Francigena
  • Religious Tourism
Abbazia di Sant'Albino
11.4 km

Santa Croce abbey - Mortara

The Santa Croce abbey was instead the church of Ordine Mortariense
  • Religious Tourism
Santa Croce abbey - Mortara
11.88 km

Mortara

Mortara si è guadagnata nei decenni il titolo di patria del Salame d'Oca più buono del mondo
  • Villages
Mortara
11.89 km

Basilica of San Lorenzo - Mortara

  • Art & Culture
Basilica of San Lorenzo - Mortara
11.92 km

Sanctuary of Madonna del Campo - Mortara

  • Religious Tourism
Sanctuary of Madonna del Campo - Mortara
12.49 km

Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Bozzola Garlasco

  • Religious Tourism
Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Bozzola Garlasco
13.14 km

Garlasco

  • Villages
Garlasco
14.32 km

Bereguardo Castle

Destinato prevalentemente a funzioni residenziali difendeva il versante occidentale dello Stato di Milano
  • Art & Culture
Bereguardo Castle
14.69 km

Pontoon bridge

This bridge is one of the last remaining pontoon bridges in Italy.
  • Art & Culture
Ponte delle barche
14.76 km

Where to sleep

B.E.A. SRL

Vigevano
B.E.A. SRL
69 mt

SOTTO I MERLI

Vigevano
SOTTO I MERLI
102 mt

APPARTAMENTO LEONARDO DI N. 30 CHARME APARTMENTS

Vigevano
APPARTAMENTO LEONARDO DI N. 30 CHARME APARTMENTS
126 mt

APPARTAMENTO IL MORO DI N. 30 CHARME APARTMENTS

Vigevano
APPARTAMENTO IL MORO DI N. 30 CHARME APARTMENTS
126 mt

PICCOLA TORRE MAISON

Vigevano
PICCOLA TORRE MAISON
186 mt

PICCOLA TORRE MAISONETTE

Vigevano
PICCOLA TORRE MAISONETTE
197 mt

MAISON 16

Vigevano
MAISON 16
202 mt

CASA LUIGINA

Vigevano
CASA LUIGINA
224 mt

DANTE 12

Vigevano
DANTE 12
328 mt

HOTEL DUCALE

Vigevano
HOTEL  DUCALE
459 mt

RESIDENZA SAN BERNARDO

Vigevano
RESIDENZA SAN BERNARDO
461 mt

LOCANDA SAN BERNARDO

Vigevano
LOCANDA SAN BERNARDO
468 mt

I MULINI B&B

Vigevano
I MULINI B&B
477 mt

TREVISAN

Vigevano
TREVISAN
510 mt

B&B DI GUGLIERI MARA

Vigevano
B&B DI GUGLIERI MARA
639 mt

LA VIA PER MILANO DI MISTRETTA ROSA

Vigevano
LA VIA PER MILANO DI MISTRETTA ROSA
672 mt

VIGEVANO LOVES MILANO

Vigevano
VIGEVANO LOVES MILANO
756 mt

LA TORRE DEL BRAMANTE

Vigevano
LA TORRE DEL BRAMANTE
947 mt

RISTORANTE PIZZERIA BELLA NAPOLI DI AMATO FILOMENA & C.

Vigevano
RISTORANTE PIZZERIA BELLA NAPOLI DI AMATO FILOMENA & C.
949 mt

HOLIDAY HOUSE VIGEVANO

Vigevano
HOLIDAY HOUSE VIGEVANO
1.03 km