Sights & Attractions in The Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Things to Do in Padua

Name	Category	Location

Abano Terme and Montegrotto Terme These two hot-spring spa towns, about 12 km (7 miles) south of...	Spas	Padua

Basilica di Sant'Antonio Thousands of faithful make the pilgrimage here each year to pray...	Religious Sites, Memorials / Monuments	Padua

Cappella degli Scrovegni This world-famous chapel and its frescoes were commissioned by...	Religious Sites	Padua

Chiesa degli Eremitani This 13th-century church houses substantial fragments of Andrea...	Religious Sites	Padua

Medieval towns For a fascinating and delightful day excursion out from Padua...	Towns	Padua


Musei Civici degli Eremitani A former monastery now houses works of Venetian masters, as well...	Museums / Galleries	Padua

Orto Botanico The Venetian Republic ordered the creation of Padua's botanical...	Gardens / Arboretums	Padua

Palazzo del Bo' The University of Padua, founded in 1222, centers around this...	Educational Institutions	Padua

Palazzo della Ragione Also known as Il Salone, this spectacular arcaded reception hall...	Castles / Palaces	Padua

Piazza dei Signori Some fine examples of 15th- and 16th-century buildings line this...	Religious Sites, Castles / Palaces, Squares	Padua

Praglia For a relaxing excursion just outside of Padua, you can tour...	Religious Sites	Padua

Villa Pisani Extensive grounds with rare trees, ornamental fountains, and...	Castles / Palaces	Padua
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