Padua - Wikipedia
WEBPadua (/ ˈ p æ dj u ə / PAD-ew-ə; Italian: Padova ⓘ; Venetian: Pàdova, Pàdoa or Pàoa) is a city and comune in Veneto, northern Italy, and the capital of the eponymous province of Padua. The city lies on the banks of the river Bacchiglione , 40 kilometres (25 miles) west of Venice and 29 km (18 miles) southeast of Vicenza , and has a ...
Padua travel - Lonely Planet | Italy, Europe
WEBItaly, Europe. Though less than an hour from Venice, Padua (Padova in Italian) seems a world away with its medieval marketplaces, Fascist-era facades and hip student population. As a medieval city-state and home to Italy’s second-oldest university, Padua challenged both Venice and Verona for regional hegemony.
10 Reasons to Visit Padua, Italy - A Must-See Italian City - Rossi …
WEBMar 15, 2024 · 1. Padua Has an Incredibly Rich Historic and Artistic Heritage That Spans Over 3,000 Years. Padua was founded in 1183 BC which makes it 430 years older than the Italian capital Rome! Plus, by the end of the 1st century BC, Padua had become the richest place in Italy after Rome. Since then, the city has borne witness to many historic events.
Have you ever visited Padua? Discover Padua! - Padova
WEBDiscover Padua! From the Scrovegni Chapel to bicycle rides in the countryside. In the footsteps of Sant’Antonio or along the waterways? A coffee at Café Pedrocchi or a quick snack in the Sottosalone market? Monet. Exhibitions and festivals. Visit Padua Urbs Picta. Unique ticket and App to enjoy culture in Padua. Urbs Picta. Mercato Europeo.
Padua | Italy, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMar 7, 2024 · Padua, city, Veneto region, northern Italy, on the River Bacchiglione, west of Venice. As the Roman town Patavium—founded, according to legend, by the Trojan hero Antenor —it was first mentioned in 302 bce, according to the Roman historian Livy, who was born there (59 bce ).
A local’s guide to Padua, Italy: home of the Aperol spritz and …
WEBFeb 27, 2022 · Founded in 1545 to cultivate medicinal plants under the supervision of the city’s ancient university, it is the world’s oldest botanical garden and Unesco-listed. You can just walk around and enjoy...
Padua, Italy: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBWhat are the best places to eat in Padua? What is Padua known for? What is there to do in Padua? When is the cheapest time to visit Padua? Padua Tourism: Tripadvisor has 209,576 reviews of Padua Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it …
Padua – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBPadua ( Italian: Padova, Venetian: Pàdova) is a city in north eastern Italy, and the capital of the province of the same name. It is located centrally in the Veneto region, between Venice on one side and Vicenza and Verona on the other. The city itself has 210,821 inhabitants (2001), with about 350,000 inhabitants in the wider metropolitan area.
Must-see attractions Padua, The Veneto - Lonely Planet
WEBPadua. Ancient Padua can be glimpsed in elegant twin squares (one the fruit market, the other the vegetable market) separated by the triple-decker Gothic Palazzo… Musei Civici agli Eremitani. Padua. The ground floor of this monastery houses artefacts dating from Padua’s Roman and pre-Roman past, including some delicate glass, serviceable Roman…
A Guide to Padova (and the Colli Euganei) - Italy Segreta
WEBOnly a 30-minute train ride from Venice, Padova is a stunning city that remains largely untouched by mass tourism, but whose history, architecture and lifestyle make it a coveted place to live and visit.
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