The city was a major political centre in the medieval period, being the capital of the Ostrogothic Kingdom from 540 to 553, the capital of the Kingdom of the Lombards from 572 to 774, the capital of the Kingdom of Italy from 774 to 1024 and the seat of the Visconti court from 1365 to 1413. Pavia is the capital of the fertile province of Pavia, which is known for a variety of agricultural products, including wine, rice, cereals, and dairy products. Although there are a number of industries located in the suburbs, these tend not to disturb the peaceful atmosphere of the town. It is home to the ancient University of Pavia and several other universities, colleges and related institutions and the 15th-century Policlinico San Matteo. Pavia is the episcopal seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Pavia. There are many artistic and cultural treasures in the area, including several important churches and museums, such as the Certosa di Pavia. The municipality of Pavia is part of the Parco naturale lombardo della Valle del Ticino (a Nature reserve included by UNESCO in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves) and preserves two forests (Strict nature reserve Bosco Siro Negri and Bosco Grande nature reserve). More information...
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