In 2025, the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Pavia will be commemorated, marking one of the most significant events in the history of Italy and Europe. This anniversary offers a vital opportunity to remember the clash of February 24, 1525, which marked the decline of French ambitions in Italy and the consolidation of Habsburg power. Commemorative events, historical conferences, and exhibitions will retrace the battle and its aftermath, shedding light on the political and military context of the era. The anniversary will be an occasion to reflect on Pavia's historical legacy and its impact on the European landscape of the 16th century.

2025 Program

Historical Reenactment
With over 500 reenactors from across Europe
MIRABELLO CASTLE, FEBRUARY 21-23, 2025

Multimedia Exhibition
"The Battle of Pavia, February 24, 1525: The Times, the Places, the People"
VISCONTI CASTLE, FEBRUARY-DECEMBER 2025

Tapestry Exhibition
Tapestries from the Museum and Real Bosco di Capodimonte and 16th-century Pavia artworks
VISCONTI CASTLE, SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 2025

International Conference
"Pavia 1525: A Landmark Battle in a Changing World"
UNIVERSITY OF PAVIA AND HISTORIC PAVIA COLLEGES, APRIL 7-9, 2025

“Battle of Pavia 2025” Run
A competitive half-marathon through the Battle’s historic sites
MARCH 2025

Book Exhibition
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY OF PAVIA
UNIVERSITY OF PAVIA, FEBRUARY-DECEMBER 2025

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