Unesco World Heritage
Unesco World Heritage
Padua is Urbs Picta
Padua Wonderful!
Padua has been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is not a single place, but a "serial site," spanning four areas of Padua's historic center. There are eight buildings in which the precious fourteenth-century fresco cycles are located, all of them within easy walking distance. Below you can find the various distances from dimora.uno
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Preserved in the ancient city, the frescoes represent an example of human creativity, expressed through the works of Giotto and the artists who followed his teachings during the 14th century.
The Municipality of Padua led the bid, in collaboration with the Accademia Galileiana di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti, the Basilica and Convent of St. Anthony, the Pontifical Delegation and the Veneranda Arca del Santo, as well as the Diocese of Padua. Scientific advice was provided by the Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio and the University of Padua.
A selection of maps to better experience Padua and its territory
Let the Urbs Picta App guide you
To guide you during your visit to discover Padua’s cycle of 14th-century frescoes, an app is available, which can be easily downloaded to your mobile phone.
Padova Urbs Picta is the official smartphone app of the Municipality of Padua, which accompanies residents and visitors to the World Heritage sites. offering an enriching and enjoyable experience of discovery of the masterpieces of Giotto and other 14th century artists
Urbs Picta CARD
Are you planning your visit to the city?
The new single ticket allows you entry to the sites of the ’14th century fresco cycles of Padua’ World Heritage Site.
The Card is valid for 48 hours (on sale for euro 28.00) and includes the use of urban public transport (bus and tram) in the price.
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