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Civic Tower, Italy: what it is and when to go
Civic Tower is a Collapsed medieval bell tower in Pavia, Italy (Torre Civica) (Certosa di Pavia). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Collapsed medieval bell tower in Pavia, Italy · History
- Local name
- Torre Civica
- Where
- Italy
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 60 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 45.18499, 9.153
What it is and where
Civic Tower is a Collapsed medieval bell tower in Pavia, Italy (Torre Civica) (Certosa di Pavia). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Certosa di Pavia, where this site lists 30 more places to see, 8.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.18499, 9.153; the nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 60 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Italy. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Civic Tower is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible8:56
- FebPossible10:10
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:17
- MayBest time14:40
- JunBest time15:26
- JulPossible15:07
- AugPossible13:54
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:16
- DecPossible8:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Italy
To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Italy checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pavia CathedralCathedral in Lombardy, Italy52 m
- Broletto, PaviaBuilding in Pavia, Italy94 m
- San Giovanni DomnarumChurch building in Pavia, Italy167 m
- Santa Maria del Carmine, PaviaChurch building in Pavia, Italy246 m
- San Teodoro, PaviaChurch building in Pavia, Italy252 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Italy guide.
More in Italy: History
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- Colosseum: ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy
- St. Peter's Basilica: church in Vatican City
Every Italy place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Civic Tower?
It is a Collapsed medieval bell tower in Pavia, Italy (Torre Civica in the local language). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Civic Tower?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34.
How do you get to Civic Tower?
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 60 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pavia Cathedral, Broletto, Pavia, San Giovanni Domnarum. The rest is in the Italy guide.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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