Padua, known as Padova in Italian, is a historic city located in the Veneto region of northern Italy. It is renowned for its rich cultural and architectural heritage.
Cycle through this wonderful city and enjoy beautiful sights, such as the Prato della Valle, one of the largest squares in Europe, this elliptical square is surrounded by a canal and adorned with statues of notable figures from Padua’s history.
Marvel at the Abbey of Santa Giustina, it is a 10th century Benedictine Abbey complex, located in the front of the Prato della Valle and the Padua Cathedral, a Catholic Church and minor Basilica.
Padua is also home to one of the oldest universities in the world, the University of Padua, founded in 1222.
The Botanical Garden of Padua, established in 1545, is the world’s oldest academic botanical garden that is still in its original location and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.