Safeguarding · Conservation · Heritage
Preserving beauty. Passing it on to the future.
Our responsibility
The Fabbriceria safeguards, conserves and promotes the heritage of Pavia Cathedral. Its responsibility connects the care of the monument with its place in the life of the city.
Here we share that commitment: the history of the Cathedral’s construction, its artistic heritage and its restoration. Discovering the Cathedral also means understanding the work needed to preserve it for the future.
The Fabbriceria’s commitment
Conserving the Cathedral lies at the heart of the Fabbriceria’s mission. Sharing restoration work helps people understand the monument’s needs, conservation decisions and the value of its care.
The restoration project presented in 2025 (IT)Diocese of Pavia document, April 2025. This project document is not an update on the current state of the works.
The heritage in our care
Architecture
The geometry of the dome. The rhythm of light and space.
The dome rises above an octagonal drum. Inside, eight great pillars define the central space: look up to discover its structure.
Read the historical source (IT) ↗Origins
A new cathedral, a story beginning in 1488.
The foundation stone was laid on 29 June 1488. Bramante, Amadeo and Cristoforo Rocchi were among the figures involved in the early stages of a project that would unfold over centuries.
Read the historical source (IT) ↗Art and devotion
Works and spaces woven into the life of the Cathedral.
In the chancel, architecture and decoration draw the eye towards the altar. The reliquary of the Holy Thorns is preserved here, a testimony to the city’s devotion.
Read the historical source (IT) ↗The Fabbriceria and the Cathedral’s construction
The history of the Fabbriceria is intertwined with the construction of the Cathedral. Three milestones in the life of the monument.
Construction of the new Cathedral begins on 29 June.
The great dome and the façade take shape in the nineteenth century.
The transepts are completed, another chapter in the Cathedral’s long history.
Come and discover
The Cathedral stands on Piazza Duomo. Before travelling, check visitor information and any changes related to religious services.
Alongside the Fabbriceria
Supporting the care of the Cathedral means sharing responsibility for passing on this heritage. The Fabbriceria is a point of reference for understanding its needs and projects.
How to contribute