Here is a list of tips to make sure you don't miss the main attractions and enjoy an unforgettable experience during your visit.
If you are lucky enough to spend a day and night in Padua, you will be happy to know that this city offers a wide choice of places to visit and things to do.
Let’s start with the Basilica di Sant’Antonio, one of the city’s most famous and impressive churches. This place of worship is famous for its frescoed vaults and the tomb of Saint Anthony, where important religious festivities are celebrated every year. Even if you are not religious, you cannot miss this architectural marvel.
After visiting the basilica, take a walk through the famous Prato della Valle, a large circular square with a canal running through it. It is the largest public park in Europe and a perfect place to relax or take a walk in the greenery.
Continue your tour with a visit to the Scrovegni Chapel, where you can admire Giotto’s famous works. This is one of the masterpieces of Italian art and a visit to this chapel is not to be missed. However, as access to the chapel is limited and reservations must be made in advance, it is advisable to book your ticket online before your visit.
If you are passionate about history and antiquity, we recommend a visit to the Palazzo della Ragione, an ancient palace dating back to the 13th century. Inside the palace is the Salone, a large covered hall with a vaulted ceiling that still houses the city market. Here, too, you can book your ticket online to avoid queues and wait your turn.
As for gastronomy, you cannot miss the local cuisine. In the area where you will be staying, Corso Milano, you will find many restaurants and typical places where you can enjoy dishes such as pasta and beans, risotto with radicchio, cicchetti (typical Venetian appetisers) and Vicenza-style salt cod.
In conclusion, Padua is a city rich in history, art and culture and if you only have one day and one night to spare, these are the places we recommend you visit and the dishes we recommend you try. Book in advance to avoid queues and enjoy an unforgettable experience in the City of the Saint!