Padua (Padova), Veneto, Italy: Things to Do - What, How and Why to visit it (4K)

If you are planning to visit the city of Padua (Padova), in Veneto - Italy, here you’ll find the best tips on things to do in the city, with a sightseeing map on the most relevant points of interest to enjoy, so you can easily imagine and organize your trip: WHAT to see, HOW to plan your visit, and WHY to discover Padova city.

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WHAT are the major attractions that you can't go home without having seen, including Scrovegni Chapel and Giotto’s frescoes, Basilica of St. Anthony, Palazzo della Ragione, Ghetto, Padua Cathedral (Basilica Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta), and Prato della valle.

Then, I’ll describe to you HOW to follow a daily tour to better visit the city, with a clear map of Padova city and tips for nearby attractions.

Finally, we’ll discover WHY to visit Padova city:
To find a a break from the crowds of Venice
To enjoy the genius of Giotto visiting the Scrovegni Chapel
To breathe the atmosphere of a medieval city well preserved
But especially to relax in the historic gardens of the city, starting from the Botanic Garden of Padua, a UNESCO world heritage site!

So, WHAT to see in Padua?

The Scrovegni Chapel cycle of frescoes is considered one of the greatest art masterpieces of the Italian and European 14th century painting. It is the most complete and best preserved cycle of frescoes painted by the Tuscan master Giotto.

The outside of the Basilica of Saint Anthony (1232) is a mix of Lombard, Tuscan and Byzantine styles.

Palazzo della Ragione was built in 1218 and the upper floor, called il Salone, is one of the largest medieval halls of the world.

Ghetto is marked by via Barbarigo, Manin, Canziano, Roma and Marsala. The area is easy to recognise thanks to its narrow streets and vertical buildings.

Duomo: Padua Cathedral, Basilica Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
The design of the Padua Cathedral, started to be built in 1551) is sometimes attributed to Michelangelo, but in fact it was the work of Andrea della Valle and Agostino Righetto.

Prato della Valle is one of the biggest square in Europe (90.000 mq).

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