Are you ready for a journey to discover Padua, the oldest city in the Veneto province? Home to great poets, philosophers, scientists and writers, Padua is a destination to visit for its historical and cultural treasures.
Start your tour from Piazza dei Signori with the Loggia della Gran Guardia, built in the 15th century, which hosts the Padova Civic Museum. On the square, you can also see Palazzo della Ragione, one of Padua's oldest buildings, which houses a museum dedicated to science and art.
From the Palazzo you can move to the Cappella degli Scrovegni, one of the oldest chapels in the city, with frescoes by Giotto. The city tour continues at Caffè Pedrocchi, an obligatory stop for visitors, where you can taste the famous coffee granita, a Paduan specialty.
To discover the culture and art of Padua you can't miss a visit to the famous Prato della Valle, the largest public park in Europe, and the famous Botanical Garden, the oldest botanical garden in Italy.
The city is also known for the Basilica of Sant'Antonio, one of the most important Catholic places of worship in the world, adorned with works by great Renaissance artists, and the Cathedral of Padua, dominated by the very high Clock Tower.
Finally, a visit to the Observatory Astronomical Tower, erected in the 16th century, from which you can admire a breathtaking panoramic view of Padua.
On the Padua table you can find typical dishes such as risotto with radicchio, liver salad, baccalà alla vicentina and sopressa vicentina. And after dinner? One of the trendiest places in the city is undoubtedly Caffè Pedrocchi, where you can savor a drink while listening to a live concert.
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