Padua (Padova), Veneto, Italy: Things to Do - What, How and Why to visit it (4K)

If you are planning to visit the city of Padua (Padova), in Veneto - Italy, here you’ll find the best tips on things to do in the city, with a sightseeing map on the most relevant points of interest to enjoy, so you can easily imagine and organize your trip: WHAT to see, HOW to plan your visit, and WHY to discover Padova city.

In this video:
WHAT are the major attractions that you can't go home without having seen, including Scrovegni Chapel and Giotto’s frescoes, Basilica of St. Anthony, Palazzo della Ragione, Ghetto, Padua Cathedral (Basilica Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta), and Prato della valle.

- Then, I’ll describe to you HOW to follow a daily tour to better visit the city, with a clear map of Padova city and tips for nearby attractions.

Finally, we’ll discover WHY to visit Padova city:
To find a a break from the crowds of Venice
To enjoy the genius of Giotto visiting the Scrovegni Chapel
To breathe the atmosphere of a medieval city well preserved
But especially to relax in the historic gardens of the city, starting from the Botanic Garden of Padua, a UNESCO world heritage site!

So, WHAT to see in Padua?

The Scrovegni Chapel cycle of frescoes is considered one of the greatest art masterpieces of the Italian and European 14th century painting. It is the most complete and best preserved cycle of frescoes painted by the Tuscan master Giotto.

The outside of the Basilica of Saint Anthony (1232) is a mix of Lombard, Tuscan and Byzantine styles.

Palazzo della Ragione was built in 1218 and the upper floor, called il Salone, is one of the largest medieval halls of the world.

Ghetto is marked by via Barbarigo, Manin, Canziano, Roma and Marsala. The area is easy to recognise thanks to its narrow streets and vertical buildings.

Duomo: Padua Cathedral, Basilica Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta
The design of the Padua Cathedral, started to be built in 1551) is sometimes attributed to Michelangelo, but in fact it was the work of Andrea della Valle and Agostino Righetto.

Prato della Valle is one of the biggest square in Europe (90.000 mq).

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[Allen]

2 weeks ago i visited Padova and i must say i was really surprised how good the city looked...a lot of green surfaces and it was really clean

[Anon_Fox]

I lived there for many years as a child. many memories biking through prato delle valle and taking the "train" when it was first built to go downtown. I lived right by the canale, very beautiful.

[eddiepower]

Hi Luigi Great Presentation I have been to the Beautiful City of Padua twice and I absolutely loved 😍 it Padua is so beautiful from all the Beautiful Churches to the beautiful Architecture .Would you believe you showed me Places that I have never Seen .It takes an Italian to Show the Way .Well done Luigi 👍 Next time I will visit what I Missed

[renedugarte]

Very nice thank you for showing us this amazing view well done 👍

[GGman]

When we visited Padova twelve years ago, we saw the memorial to 9/11. Is it still there ? By the way, everyone we spoke with, in Italy, could not believe our last name was Padova. Our younger daughter has a friend who lives in Padova. He showed us around the city. We even had coffee at Pedrocchi Cafe'.

[tanyajacobs]

Hi Luigi. I just came across this city when looking at the Italian map! Can you tell me is there beautiful nature to visit around there as well?

[pauloisidoro]

Perche non hai detto che l Orto Botanico di Padova e' il piu antico del mondo ??

[riograndelily]

Ciao beautiful Iris from a Spanish American Nona

[Nashe_Dete]

Try learning english before u actually present in ENGLISH. We are not all from US or UK but at least we dont have to bring our local accents when we speak english or other foreign languages.