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Romanesque and Byzantine architecture meld together in the monumental façade of this superb basilica, which was built in the years following St. Anthony’s death.

Embrace Padova’s rich cultural past at one of Europe’s largest city squares, a historic spot filled with nearly 80 beautiful statues. 

Take a truly unique coffee break in this ornate café. Over the centuries it has played a role in attempted revolutions and hosted writers such as George Sand.

Embrace Padova’s rich cultural past at one of Europe’s largest city squares, a historic spot filled with nearly 80 beautiful statues. 

Overlooking the Sant’Antonio di Padova Basilica, this Christian brotherhood meeting place has a magnificent gold interior showcasing Titian’s painted masterpieces.

Embrace Padova’s rich cultural past at one of Europe’s largest city squares, a historic spot filled with nearly 80 beautiful statues. 

The cloisters of an old monastery provide the backdrop to a magnificent collection of archaeological artifacts and artwork spanning the medieval period to the modern age.

Embrace Padova’s rich cultural past at one of Europe’s largest city squares, a historic spot filled with nearly 80 beautiful statues. 

See some of Giotto’s finest frescoes in person in the breathtakingly beautiful interior of this 14th-century church, which stands in a scenic park.

An unusual cathedral, different from most others in Italy, features an ornate baptistery covered in 14th-century frescoes by Giusto de Menabuoi.

An unusual cathedral, different from most others in Italy, features an ornate baptistery covered in 14th-century frescoes by Giusto de Menabuoi.

Embrace Padova’s rich cultural past at one of Europe’s largest city squares, a historic spot filled with nearly 80 beautiful statues. 

The historic home of the University of Padova is a remarkable Renaissance-style building that witnessed amazing scientific discoveries in the 16th century.

Admire the superb collection of frescoes by Altichiero da Zevio on display in this 14th-century chapel next to the magnificent Basilica del Santo.

The historic home of the University of Padova is a remarkable Renaissance-style building that witnessed amazing scientific discoveries in the 16th century.

An unusual cathedral, different from most others in Italy, features an ornate baptistery covered in 14th-century frescoes by Giusto de Menabuoi.

Romanesque and Byzantine architecture meld together in the monumental façade of this superb basilica, which was built in the years following St. Anthony’s death.

Browse the stores, enjoy flavorful foods and take photos of the many historic buildings in this beautiful square, one of Padova’s most striking. 

Romanesque and Byzantine architecture meld together in the monumental façade of this superb basilica, which was built in the years following St. Anthony’s death.

Visit the observatory where 18th-century astronomers began to unlock the secrets of the skies from a tower built atop the oldest part of the Castle of Padova.

An unusual cathedral, different from most others in Italy, features an ornate baptistery covered in 14th-century frescoes by Giusto de Menabuoi.

Overlooking the Sant’Antonio di Padova Basilica, this Christian brotherhood meeting place has a magnificent gold interior showcasing Titian’s painted masterpieces.

Visit this bright and airy 13th-century church to discover medieval treasures that were spared from bombardment during World War II.

Step inside a church that is one of Padova’s most ancient, a carefully preserved religious relic of the Roman Age.