Pictures of Historic Centre

• City Center Padova
• Italy
• Europe
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This magnificent building is known for its grand architecture and great historic significance, but the colorful frescoes inside are the main attraction.

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

Delve into Padova’s compact historic heart and find a remarkable collection of architectural and cultural landmarks, connected by twisting cobbled streets and broad piazzas. 

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.

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

The world’s first academic botanical garden is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed treasure, preserved in its original design with historic architecture.

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. 

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.

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

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. 

Delve into Padova’s compact historic heart and find a remarkable collection of architectural and cultural landmarks, connected by twisting cobbled streets and broad piazzas. 

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. 

The world’s first academic botanical garden is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed treasure, preserved in its original design with historic architecture.

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

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

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

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.

A little square is the gateway to Padova’s centuries-old cathedral, a deceptively large landmark that has a famous baptistery known for its glorious frescoes. 

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

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.