Padua is a historic city rich in culture and nightlife. Ideal for a weekend or a longer holiday, Padua is one of the oldest Italian cities, with a rich cultural heritage and a lively atmosphere with many events, shows and performances taking place throughout the year. The city is full of monuments and places to visit, including the Basilica of St. Anthony, the famous Prato della Valle, one of the largest urban parks in Europe, the Palazzo della Ragione, the Cathedral, the Scrovegni Chapel, the Clock Tower and the famous Loggia dei Cavalieri. The Basilica of St. Anthony is a real attraction, famous all over the world for being one of the most important pilgrimage sites of Christianity. Inside the Basilica is preserved a very precious relic, the tongue of St. Anthony. You can also go to see the Scrovegni Chapel, famous for Giotto's work, who painted the walls with an extraordinary cycle of frescoes. The Clock Tower, built in the 13th century, has a facade decorated with frescoes of great value. If you want to go shopping, Padua is full of shops and galleries, including the Corso del Popolo, the Strada delle Beccherie and the sports goods stores. For gourmets, Padua offers a wide range of restaurants, trattorias, bars and fashionable venues, where you can taste the famous dishes of the Venetian cuisine, such as baccalà alla Vicentina, bigoli with duck, the famous risottos and the sweets of tradition. If you want to take a leap into history, a visit to the famous Parco della Certosa is a must. Once there, you can enjoy a walk along the Certosa, one of the largest monastic complexes of the peninsula. Padua is also an ideal city for culture and art lovers, with numerous art galleries, including the Galleria d'Arte Moderna, the Galleria dei Carraresi and the Giorgio Cini Foundation. The city is also full of events and manifestations, such as the famous Music Festival, which takes place every year in mid-August. To reach Padua by train, choose Italo, which connects the city with all the major Italian cities. What are you waiting for? Buy your Italo ticket to Padua now!