"The covered bridge over the Ticino at Pavia was erected, under Gain Galeazzo Visconti, about the end of the 14th century. This bridge, which still exists, has seven pointed brick arches, each 70 feet in span and 64 feet in height; the depth of the arch ring at the crown is 5 feet, 6 inches." — Encyclopedia Britanica, 1893

Ticino Bridge

"The covered bridge over the Ticino at Pavia was erected, under Gain Galeazzo Visconti, about the end…

The Dolphin Choir Seats are found in Certosa near Pavia an ancient Italian town. It was designed during the Italian Renaissance.

Dolphin Choir Seats

The Dolphin Choir Seats are found in Certosa near Pavia an ancient Italian town. It was designed during…

This Cherub Head was used on a candelabrum in Certosa near Pavia, Italy during the Italian Renaissance.

Cherub Head

This Cherub Head was used on a candelabrum in Certosa near Pavia, Italy during the Italian Renaissance.

The common names of pavia are buckeye and smooth-fruited horse chestnut. The californica variety has white or pale rose flowers. The flowers are very fragrant and cover the dense head of the tree. Pictured is the flowering branch, detached leaf, flower, and young fruit of pavia californica.

Pavia Californica

The common names of pavia are buckeye and smooth-fruited horse chestnut. The californica variety has…

The common name of pavia rubra is red buckeye. The flowers are bright red and bloom in May. The plant grows ten feet high.

Flowering Branch of Pavia Rubra

The common name of pavia rubra is red buckeye. The flowers are bright red and bloom in May. The plant…

The Renaissance square panel is an intarsia (wood inlaying) design found on the stalls of a church in Pavia, Italy.

Renaissance Square Panel

The Renaissance square panel is an intarsia (wood inlaying) design found on the stalls of a church in…