City break in Padua. Active leisure ideas for Padua - attractions, recreation and nightlife
Padua hosts one of the natural sights of global significance which is a majestic botanical garden. A promenade through the Orto Botanico di Padova will be of great interest to all the guests of the tourist destination. This is the oldest botanical garden in Europe presenting the richest collection of the rarest plants and flowers. The garden is of unique beauty in late spring when trees are in blossom. Another marvelous place for family recreation in Padua is the Butterfly Arc garden.
By the amount of significant tourist objects the city of Padua trails only the majestic sea-born city of Venice. Padua is a large and impressive city which offers its guests various … Open
1. Tourists spending vacation in Padua may enjoy a trip to Venice as each day buses are departing from the Piazzale Boschett. The cost of a trip will be about 4Euro and the trip will last up … Open
The largest shopping center in Padua is the Sotto il Salone one, offering the largest choice of goods from clothing of leading brands to exclusive jewelry, perfumes and kids goods. The largest market place of the city is the Mercatini dell' Antiquariato e Modernariato. This is exactly the place to hunt fresh foods and memorable souvenirs.
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National and city parks around Padua
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale delle Dolomiti Bellunesi' , 85.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ World Heritage Site 'The Dolomites' , 111.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Parco nazionale delle Dolomiti Bellunesi' , 85.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ World Heritage Site 'The Dolomites' , 111.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
Amusement parks near Padua
♥ Amusement park 'Playplace' Verona, 68.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Movieland Studios' Lazise, 89.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Gardaland' Castelnuovo del Garda, 90.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Mirabilandia' Ravenna, 122.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Playplace' Verona, 68.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Movieland Studios' Lazise, 89.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Gardaland' Castelnuovo del Garda, 90.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Mirabilandia' Ravenna, 122.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
Water attractions around Padua
♥ Water park 'Aqualandia' Jesolo, Venezia, 57.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Canevaworld' Lazise, Verona, 90.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Mirabilandia Beach' Savio, Ravenna, 122.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Aqualandia' Jesolo, Venezia, 57.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Canevaworld' Lazise, Verona, 90.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Mirabilandia Beach' Savio, Ravenna, 122.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
Michelin-starred restaurants in Padua
♥ Restaurant 'Storie d’Amore' Padova. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'L’Officina' Rubano. Type - Seafood. 4.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Dotto di Campagna' PONTE DI BRENTA. Type - Regional cuisine. 5.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Il Calandrino' RUBANO. Type - Country. 5.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Le Calandre' RUBANO. Type - Creative. 5.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Storie d’Amore' Padova. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'L’Officina' Rubano. Type - Seafood. 4.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Dotto di Campagna' PONTE DI BRENTA. Type - Regional cuisine. 5.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Il Calandrino' RUBANO. Type - Country. 5.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Le Calandre' RUBANO. Type - Creative. 5.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
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Botanical Garden of Padua
From the series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”
Check on the map: Distance from Padua center - 1 km.
At the end of the 17th century there were built new greenhouses and other necessary buildings. On the cusp of 17-18th centuries, the botanic garden was drastically renovated. Nice fountains and several sculptural compositions in the antique style are decorating the garden too. This botanic garden occupies an area of 22 000 square meters. Their visitors can see the unique old trees and rare plants from the whole world. …
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Venice and its Lagoon
From the series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”
Check on the map: Distance from Padua center - 34.5 km.
Inside the cathedral is decorated with marvellous mosaics. The main religious artefact is reliquiae of Saint Marcus. Every day there comes to a lot of pilgrims from the whole world. Not far from the cathedral has placed another main architectural monument of Venice – the Palazzo Ducale. The Palace was built in Gothic style in the first half of the 15th century. Unfortunately, we don't know who was the architect of this wonderful building. The palace is a large architectural complex where was saved in an old prison. It is quite impossible to see all street corners and magnificent halls in a day. …
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Venice
From the series “Permanently Sinking Cities and Regions”
Check on the map: Distance from Padua center - 35.2 km.
The city has a special system of the spillway that has to prevent the water level. The system was built in 2014 and cost 6,7 billion dollars for the city budget. Unfortunately, with this system, the city continues to go closer to the water. From 1727 till nowadays it is lower for 60 meters than originally. For last years the speed of subsidence got higher. Specialists say that in 2028 it will be impossible to live in Venice. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world. Read this
19.04.2024
It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world. Read this
19.04.2024
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Guide to your best city break in Padua - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Padua - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Padua?' disappears immediately.