Padova Urbs Picta has been recently inserted in UNESCO World Heritage List. In particular 8 series of frescoes located in 8 different sites form the so called Padova Urbs Picta tour that will lead you among the town:
Cappella degli Scrovegni, Musei Civici agli Eremitani, Chiesa degli Eremitani, Palazzo della Ragione, Battistero del Duomo, Cappella della Reggia dei Carraresi, Basilica di Sant'Antonio, Oratorio di San Giorgio, Oratorio di San Michele
All the info at: www.padovaurbspicta.org
But Padova is much more and to enhance your experience in Padova here is a list of places and activities we suggest you to visit and do before leaving:
Palazzo Bo the historical site of the university of Padua. Visit the world’s first permanent anatomical theater and the the Great Hall where Galileo Galileo gave lectures from the podium you can still observe at the entrance of the hall. To book your visit check at: www.unipd.it
The markets in Piazza delle Erbe and in Piazza della Frutta
The astronomical clock in Piazza dei Signori sipping a good Spritz
Orto Botanico di Padova (The Botanic Garden), listed in the World Heritage List since 1997
Prato della Valle, the most iconic square of Padova
Specola Tower and the Carraresi Castle
If you plan to stay even longer (we couldn't agree more) and you want to visit also sites outside Padova check here for suggestions: www.veneto.eu
