Padua Travel Tips

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Vihren

Globetrotter May 15, 2008

Padua Cathedral 3 stars

Travel Tip: Padua

The cathedral of Padua is a typical Italian Romanesque cathedral, but generally lacks the magnificence and impressiveness of the more famous cathedrals. It cannot even compare to the Church of St. Antonio of Padua in the same city, which is much bigger and much more beautiful. However the... [more]

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Vihren

Globetrotter May 15, 2008

Prato della Valle 4 stars

Travel Tip: Prato della Valle

Prato de la Valle is an enormous square in Padua, one of the largest in Europe. It has thousands of statues, in two rows around a long channel surrounding the whole square, there are also many... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: enormous big square

Vihren

Globetrotter May 15, 2008

Basilica of St. Antonio 5 stars

Travel Tip: Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua

The church of St. Antonio from Padua is a really great one! You can easily recognize the profile of these different-shaped towers and the great square around it. The church belongs to the Vatican... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: church basilica stantonio tongue

Vihren

Globetrotter May 15, 2008

Padua

Travel Tip: Padua

Padua is a wonderful city, very close to Venice. I never expected Padua to be one of the nicest cities I saw in Italy, but it surprised me very nicely. The city has a great net of small streets full of beautiful old buildings, many many great churches, the famous Capella degli Scrovegni painted... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: raggione square giotto

lala30

Discoverer Apr 30, 2008

Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Fruta 5 stars

Travel Tip: Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Fruta

Now Padua is a pretty and vibrant city, however this has got to be my favorite part.

Honestly market is beautiful and you would not believe what sorts of goodies can be found here.... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: market fruitsandvegs

lala30

Discoverer Apr 30, 2008

Law Courts 4 stars

Travel Tip: Palazzo della Ragione

Law Courts (or Palazzo della Ragione) can be found very close to the Café Pedrocchi on Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Fruta. I'll come back to the markets a bit later on.
Even though... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: palazzo

lala30

Discoverer Apr 30, 2008

Museo Civico Eremitani 4 stars

Travel Tip: Musei Civici Agli Eremitani

Museo Civico Eremitani is located at Piazza Eremitani 8.

This building today serves as a civic museum of Padua however once upon a time it was home to the monks that served at the... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: museum art history

lala30

Discoverer Apr 30, 2008

Church of the Hermits 3 stars

Travel Tip: Church of the Hermits

Church of the Hermits is located at Piazza Eremitani.

This church is worth to see even though the most prized treasure that was held inside was destroyed. The church was destroyed... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: church frescos

lala30

Discoverer Apr 30, 2008

Scrovegni Chapel 4 stars

Travel Tip: Cappella degli Scrovegni

The area that is around the chapel has interesting story behind it as well.
It was bought at the beginning of 14th century by a wealthy member of community, Scrovegni. There used to be a... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: church palazzo frescos

lala30

Discoverer Apr 30, 2008

Arena Chapel 4 stars

Travel Tip: Cappella degli Scrovegni

Arena Chapel (or Scrovegni chapel) is located at Piazza Eremitani 8.

Now this one is another must see especially for art lovers however for others it might be a bit cumbersome as the... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: chapel frescos giotto

lala30

Discoverer Apr 30, 2008

Cafe Pedrocchi 5 stars

Café Review: Cafe Pedrocchi

Cafe Pedrocchi is located at Via VIII Febbraio 15.

This was a purely accidental find I have to say and it was not until we were talking to the waitress who happened to be from our... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: cafe coffee

lala30

Discoverer Apr 30, 2008

Universita Palazzo Centrale 4 stars

Travel Tip: Universita Palazzo Centrale

Universita Palazzo Centrale is located at Via VIII Febbraio.

If there is one other thing Padua is known for apart from St. Anthony and his basilica, it is the Padua University.... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: university history

lala30

Discoverer Apr 30, 2008

Basilica di Sant' Antonio 4 stars

Travel Tip: Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua

Basilica di Sant' Antonio is located at Piazza di Santo.

You cannot leave Padua without visiting St. Anthony's basilica. It is a must see even if you are not on a pilgrimage. St.... [more]

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