The Certosa di pavia is a magnificent complex of buildings and gardens which encompasses the Carthusian friars friary, church and cloisters. Located 8 kilometres away from Pavia, its building was commissioned by Gian Galeazzo Visconti, started in 1396 and continued with constant enlargements and finishings until the XVIIth century. The friary is still used by the friars but is open daily to visitors.