The Diocese of Pavia is organising a day of guided tours of the Bishop’s Palace, in Piazza Duomo, on Saturday, 14 November 2026, with a particular focus on rediscovering the Giampietrino Altarpiece, depicting the Madonna and Child with Saint Jerome and Saint John the Baptist.

The initiative offers an opportunity to discover a work of great artistic and spiritual value, reflecting the extraordinary period of the Lombard Renaissance. Attributed to Giampietrino, an artist associated with Leonardo da Vinci’s school, the painting bears witness to the rich cultural heritage preserved by the Church of Pavia.

The guided tours will provide an insight into the history and beauty of the Bishop’s Palace, with particular attention to the Giampietrino Altarpiece. The visit will then continue at the Diocesan Museum of Pavia, offering participants a further opportunity to explore the city's artistic and religious heritage.

The initiative aims to enhance this cultural heritage and make it increasingly accessible to the local community, highlighting the enduring dialogue between art, history and faith.

All visits are free of charge and will take place at the following times:

Morning: 10:00 am – 10:45 am – 11:30 am

Afternoon: 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Advance booking is compulsory and must be completed by Thursday, 12 November 2026, subject to availability.

To take part, visitors must complete the online registration form available at the following link:

https://www.diocesi.pavia.it/2026/10/29/visite-guidate/

The registration form can also be accessed by scanning the QR code on the event poster.

Further information: infovisite@diocesi.pavia.it

Accessibility information: Access to some of the historic rooms in the Bishop’s Palace involves climbing a staircase without lift access. The route therefore includes architectural barriers and is not accessible to visitors with mobility difficulties.