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Between embankments and secondary roads, the banks of the Ticino offer the opportunity to pedal immersed in greenery, discovering the rich biodiversity of these places.

Madonna della Bozzola, sanctuary on the Via Francigena

The Chiesa di San Martino Vescovo is the parish church of Tromello, located in the province of Pavia and belonging to the diocese of Vigevano. This church, dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours, has a rich history and eclectic architecture. Here are some of its features: Exterior: The facade of the church has a striking cotto structure with frescoes in the lunettes of the portals. Above the portals is a large painting depicting Saint Martin and the Poor Man. The adjacent square bell tower is divided into several levels and has an elegant cupola. Interior: The interior of the church consists of three naves with pillars supporting arches. Notable works of art include: An altarpiece depicting Our Lady of the Rosary, painted by Guglielmo Caccia. Two canvases depicting the Madonna with Saints and the Descent from the Cross, made by Giovanni Battista Crespi. Other paintings by Pietro Ramella and Paolo Maggi.

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Dirt path in the heart of the Ticino Park. Section of the Zerbolò ring.

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 Pavia. The street is 1,195 meters long and runs from the Ponte Coperto to the Castello Visconteo. The Roman street plan is still clearly visible in present-day Pavia. The Strada Nuova is particularly lively and rich in shops and boutiques.

According to legend, some pilgrims wanted to attend midnight mass in the city on Christmas Eve in 999, but due to the thick fog their boats could not cross the river. Suddenly, a man dressed in red arrived and promised that he would immediately build a bridge in exchange for the first soul to cross the bridge. The man in red was the devil, and only the Archangel Michael, who had come from the nearby church, recognized him. Michael pretended to agree to the deal, but once the bridge was built, a goat crossed it first. The bridge is therefore also known as the Ponte del Diavolo ("Devil's Bridge").

The covered bridge has its origins in Roman times. The current one was constructed in the 14th century and covered in 1583. Upstream of the bridge you can still see pillars of the original bridge, reconstructed after the Second World War. A memorial stone on the bridge tells that Albert Einstein stayed in Pavia for several months and loved the place.