Basilica Di Sant' Antonio
by meteorologist1
The Basilica Di Sant' Antonio is a magnificent cathedral. It is pretty huge, and the design of the basilica contains a lot of arch-like structures. Inside the basilica it is pretty awesome as well. I would say this basilica is comparable to the one in Venice.
Basilica di S. Giustina
by croisbeauty
The monumental Basilica of St. Justina is situated on Prato della Valle and it consists of the church and the monastery.
There are seven side chapels in the interior of the basilica, the first five dedicated to the most important Benedictine Saints.
The Corridor of the Martyrs connects the new basilica with the Little Chapel of Santa Maria, where the Body of St. Prosdocimus lies. It is a rare example of early Christian art, datable between 480-510. The existing building dates from the 16th century and is the last of the three to be built on the spot. A paleochristian basilica, probably of modest propotions, built immediately after the Edict of Tolerance (313) to hold the hallowed Tomb of the Martyr Justina. The second basilica built from the foundations in honour of St. Justina, while today building was built by Andrea Moroni and completed in 1580 by the Istrian architect Andrea da Valle (Bale in croatian, small townlet nearby Rovinj). a
Bo - the university of Padova
by croisbeauty
The atrium, the courtyard, staircases, loggias and halls, and especially the Aula Magna of the old main palace are covered with an almost contiouous display of noble coats of arms, in relief, of the Rectors and their Assesors and Councillors, dating from 1542 to 1688, when all available space was used up.
One of the most attractive sights of the University is undoubtely the Anatomical Theatre.
Packing List
by bafgkm
Padova is a city suitable for walking and bicycling.
Most locals do the latter.For a relaxed walking,don't take too much or too heavy. HA!Absolutely a raincoat or an umbrella!
In the winter,Padova really rains a lot and often foggy as well!
municipio - the town hall
by call_me_rhia
I don't know why but in Italy every town hall looks artistic - not functional maybe - but artistic nonetheless. I really liked the one in Padova, too. It was started in 1919 and - obviously never finished (I did say "not functional". In the original plan it was meant to link up with Palazzo degli Anziani and Palazzo del Podestà. Who knows... maybe sometimes in the future... remote future??