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What to see and do in Padua
The places not to miss, practical tips and the tickets to visit them.
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Padua is a city of art with the Scrovegni Chapel frescoed by Giotto, the Basilica of St Anthony and a university founded in 1222. It is close to Venice and easy to explore on foot.
Practical tips
- Book the Scrovegni Chapel a few days in advance.
- The Padova Urbs Picta ticket includes several frescoed monuments.
- From Padua you reach Venice by train in about half an hour.
When to go
Spring and autumn are the best seasons; in summer visit early in the morning.
The places not to miss in Padua
The Scrovegni Chapel
Giotto’s cycle of frescoes, a masterpiece of the 14th century: entry is timed and by reservation.
The Basilica of St Anthony
The great shrine dedicated to St Anthony, a place of pilgrimage from all over the world.
Prato della Valle
One of the largest squares in Europe, with an island ringed by statues.
Palazzo della Ragione
The great medieval hall with a frescoed ceiling and the famous wooden horse.
The Botanical Garden
The oldest university botanical garden in the world, a UNESCO site.
Caffè Pedrocchi
The historic 19th-century café, with neoclassical rooms and an old-time atmosphere.
Palazzo del Bo
The historic seat of the University, with the 16th-century anatomical theatre.
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