Padua, Italy

Padua, Italy

Padua Italy

Padua is a city and comune in the Veneto, northern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Padua and the economic and communications hub of the area. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Cathedral of Saint Anthony. The Basilica of Saint Anthony is the most well-known tourist site in Padova. Constructed immediately after "The Saint's" death in the 1200s, it is home to his tomb and significant relics. • St. George's Oratory. A stunning, frescoed, and generally vacant hall on the south side of the square adjacent to the Basilica di Sant'Antonio. • Roman ruins, including an Arena. The Arena is smaller and less impressive than those in Verona or Rome, but it is situated in a beautiful and well-maintained park. • Palazzo della Ragione is the large building located between Piazza della Frutta and Piazza delle Erbe. Its ground floor hosts small market shops. • Jewish Ghetto, it's located between "Piazza della Frutta", the "Duomo" and "via Roma". Characterised by narrow streets and numerous small art galleries and bars where you can enjoy a "spritz". • Palazzo del Bo' is the main university building. Padova's university is the second oldest in Italy. • Botanic Garden - the first Botanic Garden in the World, operated by the University of Padova, and on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1997.
Recommended airport
Venezia Tessera (VCE)
Points of interest
  • Zuckermann Palace
  • Museum of Precinema
  • San Antonio de Padua Basilica
Nearby destinations
  • Venice a 35.29 km
  • Rovigo a 38.97 km
  • Treviso a 40.79 km