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Statue of Minerva (Piazzale Minerva, Pavia)

Statue of Minerva (Piazzale Minerva, Pavia)

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Statue of Minerva (Piazzale Minerva, Pavia)

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Parco Lombardo della Valle del Ticino

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Location: Pavia, Lombardy, Italy

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1. Bereguardo Pontoon Bridge – Naviglio di Bereguardo loop from Bande Nere

96.9km

05:28

150m

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2. Gaggiano Bridge – Naviglio di Bereguardo loop from Moscova

124km

07:03

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3. Certosa di Pavia – Certosa di Pavia loop from Pavia

19.9km

01:08

40m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Willem VS

April 4, 2024

The Minerva Statue welcomes visitors and stands in Piazzale Minerva in Pavia.
The goddess's body, visible in the arms and face, is made of bronze, while her robe is made of marble.
Originally the goddess probably had bare breasts, but out of prudishness they were covered with a light cloak-shaped plate.
It is striking that the Minerva's lance in Pavia points downwards, which may symbolize the superiority of culture over weapons. This is associated with the nearby university.
The Minerva statue turns its back on Milan, the eternal enemy. With her shield and lance she seems to want to control and defend the city.

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Andrea__dt

July 6, 2020

Statue of artistic and historical interest

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claudio pasero

March 13, 2023

The work was created by the sculptor Francesco Messina (author among other things of the RAI horse) in 1938, in full fascist era.

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Elevation 120 m

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Location: Pavia, Lombardy, Italy

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Statue of Minerva (Piazzale Minerva, Pavia)

1. Bereguardo Pontoon Bridge – Naviglio di Bereguardo loop from Bande Nere

2. Gaggiano Bridge – Naviglio di Bereguardo loop from Moscova

3. Certosa di Pavia – Certosa di Pavia loop from Pavia

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