Piazza della Frutta, one side completely filled by the 13th century Palazzo della Ragione, is one of those open air living rooms, where Italy has a patent on. Lined with restaurant, shops and historical buildings, it is sought out by the people of Padova to...More

Strolling through this lovely old market is a joy for senses. Fresh local fruits, large assortment of sweets and candy...even cheese products. Surrounding centuries old architecture makes it a very lovely place.

This Piazza is on the other side of Palazzo della Ragione. It has fruit stands cafes ,bars and restaurants as well as craft shops.

Piazza della Frutta is just one block North of Piazza delle Erbe. These two old squares have historically been the center of trade and commerce in the city of Padua. Separated by the spectacular Palazzo della Ragione, these two squares and the Palazzo constitute a...More

I only stopped in padova for a few hours to visit a good friend but I got to piazza della frutta and I found some very very good fruits and vegetables. The place has also a beautiful arhitecture and it is right in the center...More

Some of the week days you can find here markets on different occasions. The one that I saw was themed after bicycles. But the more important thing to there is to visit Palazzo della Ragione in my opinion.

An attractive square in central Padua surrounded with a variety of restaurants. The market was just closing up as we arrived but there was a constant flow of people through the square on foot and by cycle as we sat and enjoyed the ambiance.