Things to Do in Padua, Italy - Padua Attractions
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- JennyWoofMelrose, MA118 contributionsThis is one of the great treasures of history and art. Tickets in advance a must - once you know the dates you will be visiting Padua I would go ahead and book. You cannot just show up the same day. We had to make 2 trips to Padua to finally see it. Very efficiently and thoughtfully done - you start with a 15 minute video once you enter the viewing room off the chapel - it is well worth the time - and then your small group with the same time tickets gets 15 minutes inside the chapel. It is breathtaking and incredibly well done - the antithesis of the Sistine Chapel experience. You have plenty of room and really a good amount of time to enjoy the amazing frescoes. If you take the train to Padua you can walk to the chapel in about 15 to 20 minutes. The rest of the city is wonderful, with plenty to see and do, but if you are just going to the Chapel (for example from Venice) it is an easy in and out trip.Written May 29, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- dapper777Monaco32,426 contributionsIt it is one of the main Catholic places of worship in the city of Padua, in the Veneto region.
By the Paduans it is better known as "Il Santo" and is one of the largest churches in the world. visited by over 6 million tourists and faithful every year.
With this number of visitors the Basilica is also one of the most revered places of worship and sanctuaries in the world.
Going to Padua and not visiting the famous Basilica is almost a nonsense.
In all its splendor, with all its magnificence and its aura of sanctity, the Basilica welcomes you with open arms, or at least this is the feeling you get when you are in the front square and inside the church.
This very important religious building in Padua has attracted faithful from all over the world since the Middle Ages
The saint's stay in the city was very short, yet he linked his name to the place where he spent the last period of his life.
Built near Prato della Valle, the basilica rises towards the sky with its eight domes and two slender bell towers, revealing its beauty from every angle.
A true treasure trove of art, it houses masterpieces signed by many famous artists, first of all Giotto and Donatello.
It was nice to see this great church again, crossing the wide naves, observing the vertical spatiality of the domes, chapels and altars, standing, above all, to look at the works of art and the monuments that personalities of all centuries have wanted here, just to stay eternally close to the Saint who knew how to speak to people.
Highly recommendedWritten June 3, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Mateusz J1 contributionGreat park for free time. I have fun for this place. however, there are too many excursions. there is water on the paths so on rainy days and after them I do not recommend it directly.Written May 3, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Julia H22 contributionsGardens are more my thing than the husbands so he sat in the sun while I wandered everywhere. A really engaging and relaxing place with lots of fascinating plants.Written April 8, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Julia H22 contributionsWe had walked past this palace a number of times during our visit to Padua and decided to visit. The entrance fee was really cheap - €5 each for seniors like us. Inside was breathtaking. It is a huge hall with frescoes on all 4 sides, a beautiful wooden ceiling/roof, Foucault's pendulum and an enormous wooden horse on a pedestal. There were information points inside and an english version was available. The science behind the pendulum was explained but I only just squeaked my O level maths!!Written April 9, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Daz H6 contributionsThoroughly recommend at least a day visit to this amazing place, worth staying longer. So much to see, friendly relaxed atmosphere but buzzing areas, gorgeous squares, reasonable prices, a real find.
Can't wait to return.Written March 29, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - JennyWoofMelrose, MA118 contributionsWe happened on the baptistry and took the tour, which is basically a video program followed by entry into the baptistry. The video program turned out to be terrific - it made the visit to the baptistry much more interesting and understandable. Happens to be just beautiful - it was not in our original plans and really happy we visited, one of the highlights of our time in Padua.Written May 29, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tracy SSant Sadurni d'Anoia, Spain6 contributionsThis is an amazing place. Full of amazing history. A must see if you are interested in how science of the past has shaped the present.Written June 1, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- paaveryPlymouth, MI130 contributionsWe took the guided tour and it was wonderful. Our guide provided a great deal of interesting details that made the visit much more enjoyable. I was particularly interested in seeing the lectern from which Galileo taught, and was impressed with the celebration of the first woman to graduate from a university in Europe.Written March 10, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
