The church of San Francesco is one of the main Medieval monuments in the city of Lodi. It dates back to 1252.

Known as Piazza Maggiore, it is the scenic city center since the municipal era and still today a lively meeting place

The Museum of Natural Sciences, owned by the Barnabite Fathers, was founded in 1833 and offers a large collection of animal specimens.

Founded as a convent it was handed over to the Benedictine nuns who built the church in 1588 (today's Aula Magna).