Certosa di Pavia Carthusian Monastery Lombardy Italy with Palace of Dukes of Milan on right

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Certosa di Pavia Carthusian Monastery Lombardy Italy with Palace of Dukes of Milan on right The marble façade is a splendid example of Lombard art Founded in 1396 as a family mausoleum by Gian Galeazzo Visconti of Milan the Monastery was built in the 15C and 16C The lower part of the façade was the work of the Mantegazza brothers the architect and sculptor Amadeo and his pupil Briosco The upper part was completed by Cristoforo Lombardo

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Location: Certosa di Pavia Carthusian Monastery Lombardy Italy
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