Padua
Italy · Veneto · 12 m
Description
Padua (Padova) is a historic university city in Italy’s Veneto region and an important center of art, science, and history. The city is known for Giotto’s celebrated frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel, the imposing Basilica of Saint Anthony, the expansive Prato della Valle, and the medieval Palazzo della Ragione. Home to one of Europe’s oldest universities, the historic Botanical Garden, and the iconic Caffè Pedrocchi, Padua combines centuries of scholarship and Italian culture with a vibrant everyday atmosphere. Away from the bustle of nearby Venice, the city offers an authentic character and ranks among northern Italy’s most rewarding cultural destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June
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- May
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- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Scrovegni Chapel & Giotto Frescoes
- Basilica of Saint Anthony
- Prato della Valle
- Padua's Fourteenth-Century Fresco Cycles (UNESCO)
- Palazzo della Ragione & Historic Market Squares
- Orto Botanico di Padova (UNESCO)
- University of Padua & Palazzo Bo
- Piazza delle Erbe & Piazza della Frutta
- Piazza dei Signori & Torre dell'Orologio
- Caffè Pedrocchi
- Padua Cathedral & Baptistery
- Basilica of Santa Giustina
- Eremitani Church & Civic Museums
- Jewish Ghetto & Historic Lanes
- Spritz, Tramezzini & Veneto Cuisine
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Padova, Vigodarzere, Busa di Vigonza