Pictures of Historic Centre

• City Center Padova
• Italy
• Europe
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Delve into Padova’s compact historic heart and find a remarkable collection of architectural and cultural landmarks, connected by twisting cobbled streets and broad piazzas. 

Take a truly unique coffee break in this ornate café. Over the centuries it has played a role in attempted revolutions and hosted writers such as George Sand.

The historic home of the University of Padova is a remarkable Renaissance-style building that witnessed amazing scientific discoveries in the 16th century.

Follow in the footsteps of former tutor Galileo at Italy’s second-oldest university and marvel at the very old permanent anatomical theater and botanical garden. 

Admire the superb collection of frescoes by Altichiero da Zevio on display in this 14th-century chapel next to the magnificent Basilica del Santo.

Take a truly unique coffee break in this ornate café. Over the centuries it has played a role in attempted revolutions and hosted writers such as George Sand.

The historic home of the University of Padova is a remarkable Renaissance-style building that witnessed amazing scientific discoveries in the 16th century.

Follow in the footsteps of former tutor Galileo at Italy’s second-oldest university and marvel at the very old permanent anatomical theater and botanical garden. 

The world’s first academic botanical garden is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed treasure, preserved in its original design with historic architecture.

A little square is the gateway to Padova’s centuries-old cathedral, a deceptively large landmark that has a famous baptistery known for its glorious frescoes. 

This magnificent building is known for its grand architecture and great historic significance, but the colorful frescoes inside are the main attraction.

Take a truly unique coffee break in this ornate café. Over the centuries it has played a role in attempted revolutions and hosted writers such as George Sand.

Admire the superb collection of frescoes by Altichiero da Zevio on display in this 14th-century chapel next to the magnificent Basilica del Santo.

Delve into Padova’s compact historic heart and find a remarkable collection of architectural and cultural landmarks, connected by twisting cobbled streets and broad piazzas. 

Follow in the footsteps of former tutor Galileo at Italy’s second-oldest university and marvel at the very old permanent anatomical theater and botanical garden. 

Admire the superb collection of frescoes by Altichiero da Zevio on display in this 14th-century chapel next to the magnificent Basilica del Santo.

The world’s first academic botanical garden is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed treasure, preserved in its original design with historic architecture.

Visit this bright and airy 13th-century church to discover medieval treasures that were spared from bombardment during World War II.

Follow in the footsteps of former tutor Galileo at Italy’s second-oldest university and marvel at the very old permanent anatomical theater and botanical garden. 

The historic home of the University of Padova is a remarkable Renaissance-style building that witnessed amazing scientific discoveries in the 16th century.