History,
art, nature and religion in Padua come together to give life to a center full
of special, often unique attractions. Not everywhere you can see a stream
flowing in circle in a square, like in Prato della Valle: architectural work of
absolute importance, also because of its size. Importance also reflected in the
imposing Basilica of Sant’Antonio, symbol of the city: the cult of the patron
saint is strongly felt in the city and helps to draw the contours of mystique
Padua. The University and its students, however, reveals a jaunty and internationally mood.
The University of Padua is one of the oldest in the world. The charming Palazzo del Bo with its perfectly preserved anatomical theater is now home to the rectory. But there are lots of picturesque spots in the city: from buildings falling edge on channels and the many squares to the more than ten kilometers of arcades.
The University of Padua is one of the oldest in the world. The charming Palazzo del Bo with its perfectly preserved anatomical theater is now home to the rectory. But there are lots of picturesque spots in the city: from buildings falling edge on channels and the many squares to the more than ten kilometers of arcades.
Close to the Basilica there's the Garden
Island Memmia (Prato della Valle) with its colonnade around the raceway. Piazza
delle Erbe, Piazza dei Frutti, and Piazza dei Signori are worth a visit because
of their palaces (Palazzo della Ragione above all) and their lodges often
reminiscent of the architectural glories of Venice.
To make a break don't miss
the famous coffee Pedrocchi, also known as the coffee without doors: open day
and night, was once the haunt of intellectuals and academics who sought here
the good life of Venice.
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