Scrovegni Chapel
Centro Storico
A masterpiece by Giotto, featuring a breathtaking fresco cycle considered one of the pinnacles of Western art.
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Plan a free trip to PaduaUpdated: 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.
Things to do in Padua include Scrovegni Chapel, Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, Prato della Valle. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
A masterpiece by Giotto, featuring a breathtaking fresco cycle considered one of the pinnacles of Western art.
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One of Italy's most important churches, a major pilgrimage site with magnificent architecture.
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The largest square in Italy and one of the largest in Europe, with a central island surrounded by canals and statues.
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A medieval palace with a vast hall containing impressive frescoes and a lively covered market on the ground floor.
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The world's oldest academic botanical garden still in its original location, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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The historic building of one of the world's oldest universities, featuring a famous anatomical theatre and Galileo's chair.
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A magnificent 19th-century historic cafe, an icon of Padua, with an elegant atmosphere and excellent pastries.
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A beautiful square with an impressive clock tower, the heart of the old city and a social hub.
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One of Padua's two lively market squares, featuring colorful stalls and an authentic local atmosphere.
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The city's main cathedral, with a baptistery chapel adorned with magnificent frescoes by Giusto de' Menabuoi.
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A historic church with remnants of frescoes by Andrea Mantegna, largely destroyed during WWII.
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An early example of Renaissance architecture, featuring an elegant loggia and a small Roman-style theatre.
Plan PaduaHere is what 3 days in Padua look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
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Build your own itineraryScrovegni Chapel, Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, Prato della Valle, Palazzo della Ragione, Botanical Garden of Padua, University of Padua - Palazzo Bo and 9 more. Scrovegni Chapel: A masterpiece by Giotto, featuring a breathtaking fresco cycle considered one of the pinnacles of Western art.
Day 1: Jewish Ghetto, Museo Ebraico, Spanish Synagogue, Ponte delle Guglie. Day 2: Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Square, Venice National Archaeological Museum. Day 3: Ponte dell'Accademia (Accademia Bridge), Accademia Gallery, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Ca' Rezzonico.
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