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7 Street-by-Street: Padua

Padua (Padova) is an old university town with an Palazzo del Capitanio
illustrious academic history. Rich in art and architecture, it Built between 1599 and
1605 for the head of the city’s
has two particularly outstanding sights. The magnificent militia, the tower incorporates
Cappella degli Scrovegni (see pp160–61), north of the city an astronomical clock made
centre, is famous for Giotto’s lyrical frescoes. Close to the in 1344.
railway station, it forms part of the complex
incorporating the Eremitani church and
museums. The Basilica di Sant’Antonio, which
forms the focal point in the southern part of
the city, is one of the most popular pilgrimage
destinations in Italy.

Corte Capitaniato, a 14th-
century arts faculty (open for
concerts), contains frescoes
which include a rare portrait
of the poet Petrarch. Ufficio di Turismo

P IAZZA CAPI TANIATO PIAZZA
VIA MONTE DI PIETA DEI SIGNORI DELLE FRUTTA
VIA SAN CLEMENTE
PIAZZA

PIAZZA
VIA MANI N
Loggia della Gran Guardia PIAZZA DEL DELLE ERBE
This fine Renaissance building DUOMO
dating from 1523 once housed
the Council of Nobles. It is now V GRITT
used as a conference centre. VIA SONCIN
VIA VANDELLI

Piazza dei Signori is
. Duomo and Baptistry bordered by attractive
The 12th-century baptistry of arcades which house
the Duomo contains one of small speciality shops,
the most complete medieval cafés and old-fashioned
fresco cycles to survive in wine bars.
Italy, painted by Giusto de’
Menabuoi in 1378.
The Palazzo del Monte di
Key Pietà has 16th-century arcades
Suggested route and statues enclosing a
medieval building.
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For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp562–5 and pp580–84

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