Experience in Pavia, Italy by Greg

How did you find your stay? Would you recommend it? How is the city?

Pavia is a very old city, a quiet place in the countryside. There are 80, 000 inhabitants, but every year, 20, 000 students come from everywhere. At least 15 churches are located in the center. The city is well known for its university, which is one of the oldest in Europe, and is very close to Milan.

How is the student life?

Everything revolves around the University, it has a perfect atmosphere for students. Every night there is something to do.

How is the cost of living?

Relatively expensive.

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Is it difficult to find an accommodation in Pavia? Any advice to give?

It is not difficult, there are quite a lot of accommodations in the center. Don't hesitate to go to a real estate or on Facebook, a lot of offers are posted by students.

How is the food? What are your favorites dishes?

Very good, like in the rest of Italy.

Pisarei au face.

What places you would recommend?

The Certosa di Pavia and the cathedral, but the city-center is amazing too.

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Certosa di Pavia

Can you tell us your favorite places to eat?

On the main place there are known restaurants that are good. Otherwise, on the Strada Nuova.

What places do you recommend for going out?

Piazza Vittoria

Piazza Duomo

Any advice you would like to give to future Erasmus students in Pavia?

Go see this city, you will be impressed and you will only ask to go back!