| Vigevano | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Lombardy | |
| Territory | Lomellina | |
| Altitude | 116 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 82.38 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 63.150 (2018) | |
| Name inhabitants | Vigevanesi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0381 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 27029 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Vigevano is a city of Lombardy and main center of the Lomellina.
To know
Among the most important industrial centers in the whole of Lombardy, Vigevano is known throughout Italy for having long been one of the main shoe production centers. The first industrial model shoe factory was built there in 1866, opening a season that in the following century would lead the capital of Lomellino to produce tens of millions of shoes exported all over the world, earning the nickname of "shoe capital".
Geographical notes
Vigevano is located in the north-eastern Lomellina, on the right bank of the Ticino river, which separates it from the province of Milan. It is about 38 km from Pavia, 36 km from the center of Milan, 27 km from Novara, 14 km from Mortara, 12 km from Abbiategrasso. The landscape, being Vigevano inside the Po Valley, it is flat.
Vigevano borders with Abbiategrasso, Bereguardo, Besate, Borgo San Siro, Cassolnovo, Cilavegna, Gambolò, Gravellona Lomellina, Morimondo, Mortara, Motta Visconti is Parona.
When to go
The climate is temperate sub-continental, with humid and very cold winters (average 3.1 ° C), and very hot and equally humid summers (average 21.7 ° C). Precipitation reaches its maximum peak in October (122 mm) and the minimum peak in July (58 mm).
How to orient yourself
Vigevano: full screen map.Neighborhoods
Other centers in its municipal area are Buccella, Fogliano, Morsella, Piccolini, Sforzesca.
How to get
By plane
- 1 Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport (the Caravaggio), Via Aeroporto 13, Orio al Serio, ☎ 39 035 326323.
- 2 Milan-Malpensa Airport (MXP), Ferno. The airport has two terminals (T1 and T2), the second is used for low cost flights. The bus service Motorway connects the airport with Milan central station in about 50 minutes, while the Malpensa Express it connects Terminal 1 with Cadorna station (red and green line underground) in 40 minutes. The buses of the Sadem is Motorway reach the city of Turin (2 hours), while the company Foxes make a few trips for Genoa (3 hours).
- 3 Brescia Airport (D'Annunzio), Via Aeroporto 34, Montichiari (Connections with Brescia airport are guaranteed by public transport via the bus. The stop a Brescia city is located at the bus station (number 23), while that of the airport is at the front of the terminal. There are also connections to the city of Verona via bus / shuttle line 1), ☎ 39 045 8095666, @[email protected]. Charter only
- 4 Verona Airport (Catullus), Boxes of Sommacampagna, ☎ 39 045 8095666, @[email protected].
By car
The town is crossed by the state road 494 Vigevanese which, passing through Vigevano, connects Milan to Alexandria, from which it is respectively 40 and 70 km.
For information, it is reported that Vigevano is approximately 30 km from Novara, 70 from Praise, 100 from Piacenza, 130 from Turin and 140 from Brescia.
On the train
The Vigevano station, located along the Milan-Mortara railway, is served by regional trains operated by "Trenord" as part of the service contract stipulated with the Lombardy Region.
How to get around
By public transport
City public transport is carried out by urban and interurban bus lines operated by the companies respectively Autoguidovie is STAV.
What see
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- 1 Piazza Ducale (Living room of Vigevano).
free. The Piazza Ducale di Vigevano is a Renaissance-style square dating back to the year 1492, at the behest of Ludovico il Moro, then completed in 1494. It is a rectangular square that winds under the arcades on three sides and which sees the fourth side occupied by the Vigevano Cathedral. It should be noted that above each arch of the arcades there are medallions depicting historical figures of the Renaissance period with some mottos that distinguish them. The beating heart of the city, it is connected by a staircase to the Vigevano Castle and the Bramante Tower that overlooks the roofs of the center and which remains, even today (2016) the tallest building in the city.
free. The Piazza Ducale di Vigevano is a Renaissance-style square dating back to the year 1492, at the behest of Ludovico il Moro, then completed in 1494. It is a rectangular square that winds under the arcades on three sides and which sees the fourth side occupied by the Vigevano Cathedral. It should be noted that above each arch of the arcades there are medallions depicting historical figures of the Renaissance period with some mottos that distinguish them. The beating heart of the city, it is connected by a staircase to the Vigevano Castle and the Bramante Tower that overlooks the roofs of the center and which remains, even today (2016) the tallest building in the city.
- 2 Duomo.
- 3 Sforzesco Castle.
Events and parties
The patronal feast of Blessed Matteo Carreri takes place on the second Sunday of October and the following Monday, with religious celebrations in the church of San Pietro Martire. On the folkloristic level, the Palio delle Contrade with its parade takes place in this context. The third annual city fair takes place on Monday. (The first takes place in San Giuseppe and the second for Ferragosto).
A further palio called "of the children" is played (given that it sees their participation in the games), on the second Sunday of May.
What to do
Shopping
Throughout history, Vigevano has always been famous for the manufacture of high quality shoes. Even today, the internationally renowned Moreschi company has its headquarters in the city, in via Cararola 69, with an outlet with much more affordable prices. But a tour in the center and under the arcades of Piazza Ducale will make you realize that there is no shortage of clothing and perfumery shops and jewelers also in the rest of the city center. For lovers of shopping centers, a little further on the outskirts, there is the "Il Ducale" shopping center, of the Ipercoop chain, with the traditional supermarket and a shopping arcade.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Among the various proposals of dishes and gastronomic delights that embellish Vigevano and Lomellina, sausages, cheeses and rice-based dishes stand out, the latter present in all types of courses, from appetizers to desserts.
Moderate prices
- McDonald's Vigevano, Corso Milano 146, ☎ 39 0381 347091. Services: McDrive, McCafe, Parking, Wifi, McDrive 24h on weekends (Friday - Saturday)
Average prices
- Roadhouse Restaurant Vigevano, Viale Artigianato 95, ☎ 39 342 1894061.
Sun-Thu: 12: 00-14: 30; 18: 30-22: 00; Fri-Sat: 12: 00-14: 30; 18: 30-22: 30.
Sun-Thu: 12: 00-14: 30; 18: 30-22: 00; Fri-Sat: 12: 00-14: 30; 18: 30-22: 30.Where stay
Safety
How to keep in touch
Telephony
Telephone coverage is good both in the center and in the suburbs.
Internet
In Vigevano internet is usable very well in 4G, although in some peripheral points only 3G is available.
