5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Padova is wonderful. Glad we stayed here rather than in Venice.
Padova
Travel Guide
Visit Padova
Where to stay in Padova
City Center Padova
Unique features of City Center Padova include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Piazza del Duomo or Padua Cathedral while you're exploring the area.
Historic Centre
4.5/5(30 area reviews)
Unique features of Historic Centre include the historical sites and cafes. Make a stop by Padua Cathedral or Piazza del Duomo while you're exploring the area.
Arcella
While Arcella may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Giardini dell'Arena and Scrovegni Chapel.
Guizza
Though Guizza may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Prato della Valle and Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua.
Popular places to visit
Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
4.5/5(27 reviews)
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.
Scrovegni Chapel
4.5/5(229 reviews)
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.
University of Padova
4.5/5(43 reviews)
Follow in the footsteps of former tutor Galileo at Italy’s second-oldest university and marvel at the very old permanent anatomical theater and botanical garden.
Padua Cathedral
You can learn about the history of Padova with a trip to Padua Cathedral. While you're in the area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
Pedrocchi Cafe
4/5(11 reviews)
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.
Prato della Valle
Embrace Padova’s rich cultural past at one of Europe’s largest city squares, a historic spot filled with nearly 80 beautiful statues.
Things to do
Italian Pizza Cooking Class with Chef Francesco in Padova
€90
per adult
Private cooking class with lunch or dinner in Padua
€145
per adult
Lasagne Bolognese cooking and eating with Francesco
€90
per adult
Tour to the walled town of Monselice from Padua
€120
per adult
Veneto Villas, Medieval Towns and Grana Padano Production day tour
€874
per traveller
Reviews of Padova
4.6
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Padova is a pleasing city - lovely architecture, great indoor market. Plenty to do. We visited here only because of the flooding in Venice - really glad we did - lots of good restaurants and reasonably priced.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Will be back.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Nice place
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Thoroughly enjoyed Padova - great mixture of Art and Architecture. Easy to navigate, with lovely side streets leading to lively Piazzas. Good was great, and all major shopping brands available alongside local crafts
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Lovely town which much to see, calm and quiet compared to Venice which we did a day trip to. Good shopping and wonderful food markets
