Walking in this quiet well-groomed park, you can see the ruins of the arena where gladiator battles took place at the turn of the …
Via Roma is one of the most famous streets of Veneto, which runs from Porta Pinciana to Piazza Barberini. Originally it was called …
Prato della Valle is an Italian square, which is considered the largest square in Italy and one of the largest squares in Europe. …
The clock tower adorns the central part of the Admiralty in Veneto. At the top of the tower is an unusual clock. They are uniqu …
Piazza della Signoria is the traditional name of the central squares of Italian cities, where the city authorities were located. T …
Via Tadi is one of the most beautiful streets of the historic center of Padua. A 10-minute walk from the street is the Cathedra …
Captainiato Square is a very quiet place. This small square is occupied by artists with their shop and interesting creations. H …
As many of us know from the school curriculum of the history of the Middle Ages, these times were turbulent and saturated with all …
The temple was built in the sixteenth century by Lorenzo da Bologna, a talented Italian architect and a true expert in Gothic, on …
An introductory tour of the old woman - Padua (the city is the oldest in the Veneto region) begins at the famous "cafe without doo …
One of the holiest cities in Italy, the city of the second oldest university in Europe, the city where the oldest anatomical theat …
Sightseeing tour to the city of Padua - the hometown of St. Anthony. Visit the Basilica of St. Anthony, the Scrovegni Chapel, with …
Tasting and gastronomic tours (wine, cheeses, sausages, olive oil, truffles, pasta, sea products). Tours for antiques …
I organize tours to any city in Italy. Groups up to 8. I can offer excursion programs depending on the wishes and requir …
Padua is one of the most atmospheric cities in the Veneto region, where history is read on every pavement. Roman roots, medieval solemnity and Renaissance refinement are intertwined here: narrow streets, spacious squares and quiet gardens create a unique combination of seriousness and light Italian serenity. Since ancient times, the city has attracted scientists, pilgrims and artists, and today it attracts travelers looking for authentic experiences.
Padua’s man-made sights are striking in diversity: the largest Italian square of Prato della Valle with its islets and statues, the majestic Basilica of St. George. Antonia and the famous Scrovegni chapel with Giotto's frescoes. Historic streets such as Via Roma, Via Daniele Manin and the picturesque Via Tadi lead to the old Porta Altinate Gate and the Admiralty Clock Tower. The architectural appearance of the city also inscribed Piazza del Signoria and Captainiato, the church of Basilica Santa Maria del Carmine and numerous museums – all these places answer the question “what to see in Padua”.
Natural and green corners give the city a special lightness: well-groomed Giardini dell'Arena with visible ruins of the arena, historical gardens of Padua as an expression of cultural heritage, cozy squares and quiet promenades. In the vicinity there are villas with vineyards, where you can combine walks with tasting local wines, and small park areas serve as an ideal backdrop for relaxing after a busy excursion day.
On our site, all the attractions are presented on an interactive map: you can quickly see the location of each point, read a brief help and pave a convenient route for a walk. The routing feature helps to put together a “what to see” list based on time and interests, and marks and photos make planning and orientation easier in the city.
You can explore Padua on your own, slowly walking along the streets and going to your favorite cafes, or choose excursions from local guides - professionals will tell fascinating stories, show little-known corners and immerse in the atmosphere of the city. For those who appreciate depth and context, guides will offer themed itineraries, and freedom lovers will find inspiration in independent walks and tastings in villas.
Come to Padua to discover its masterpieces and the small joys of everyday life, from monumental squares to quiet gardens. Let this city become a place of new discoveries and warm memories - plan the route, choose attractions and go to meet the journey.
