Padua, Italy - Travel Guide
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Updated: 2026-08-09
Padua, a vibrant university city with a rich history, offers a charming blend of art, magnificent architecture, and an authentic Italian atmosphere. Visit to discover Giotto's masterpieces, wander through its beautiful squares, and experience the quiet charm of Northern Italy.
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Top things to do in Padua
The must-see places in Padua include Scrovegni Chapel, Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, Prato della Valle, Palazzo della Ragione, Botanical Garden of Padua and more. Here is the full list, with a short note on each:
- Scrovegni Chapel · Centro Storico
A masterpiece by Giotto, featuring a breathtaking fresco cycle considered one of the pinnacles of Western art.
- Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua · Centro Storico
One of Italy's most important churches, a major pilgrimage site with magnificent architecture.
- Prato della Valle · Centro Storico
The largest square in Italy and one of the largest in Europe, with a central island surrounded by canals and statues.
- Palazzo della Ragione · Centro Storico
A medieval palace with a vast hall containing impressive frescoes and a lively covered market on the ground floor.
- Botanical Garden of Padua · Centro Storico
The world's oldest academic botanical garden still in its original location, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Torre dell'Orologio
- Museo Internazionale della Maschera "Amleto e Donato Sartori"
- Museo Rossimoda della Calzatura
- Monumento equestre al Gattamelata
- University of Padua - Palazzo Bo · Centro Storico
The historic building of one of the world's oldest universities, featuring a famous anatomical theatre and Galileo's chair.
- Teatro Ruzante
- Museo della Fisica Giovanni Poleni
- La Gatta
- Museo di Astronomia
- Teatro Maddalene
Frequently asked questions
What are the must-see places in Padua?
Scrovegni Chapel, Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, Prato della Valle, Palazzo della Ragione, Botanical Garden of Padua, Torre dell'Orologio
When is the best time to visit Padua?
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