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Palace of Law (Palazzo della Ragione)

Padua, Italy
Ranked #13 of 36 attractions in Padua
4.0 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings
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Padua, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

the ceiling has an amazing work of art, you shouldn't miss this place, besides there's always an exposition to see More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012

I love the shops here! All the local specialties can be found. On Saturdays, the market is fantastic. The tents are open from sun up until sundown and they have everything from crafts to produce to wonderful risoto and local honey. The clothing market is nice too but I'm a sucker for the food. In the winter, there is always... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012

A lot of space and attention for old and counterfeit money as well as sculptures. It takes you only approx 30 minutes. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2011
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As others have mentioned, the frescoes show much more than just more religious images. Life of the people, astrological signs, and more. And the giant wodden horse too! You could fit two basketball courts in there, and the ceiling is so high! -- and made like the upside-down hull of a ship. Well worth a stop, especially if you get... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2011
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This two storey building has so much history and beauty within, the lower level of the building contains food stalls and the upper floor contains the amazing frescoes. On the day of our visit it was raining and we found it difficult to find the entry to the upper floor, of course it was on the last corner of the... More

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Vienna, Austria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2010

The palazzo is great work of architecture. You also inside the building and around it to enjoy it fully. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2007
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While the Giotto frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel (deservedly) get most of the attention from tourists, the Palazzo della Ragione contains a remarkable set of frescoes, planned initially by Giotto, but redone by other hands after the initial set were destroyed in a fire. If the Scrovegni frescoes tell a familiar story (Mary's life, her son's life and death) powerfully,... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
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Venice, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012
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