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5 things to do and see in Padova

Padova is a city in the north part of Italy. It has above 200,000 citizens and it is located on the banks of the river.

1. Cappella degli Scrovegni

Cappella degli Scrovegni

All the greatest artists from the Dark Ages and their frescoes are depicted in Cappella degli Scrovegni. Their cutting edge methodology changed how persons saw themselves. Long ago, in medieval times, Cappella degli Scrovegni was built as a sanctuary. Visit to church last fifteen minutes but it will last as a memory forever.

3. The Oratorio di San Giorgio

The Oratorio di San Giorgio

The Oratorio di San Giorgio was frescoed with the biographies of St George, St Lucy and St Catherine of Alexandria. Painted by Altichiero da Zevio and Jacopo Avanzi, Oratorio is a great place to see. Your ticket permits passage nearby to the upstairs Scoletta del Santo, with sensational Titian sketches that incorporate a one thousand and five hundred pictures of St Anthony.

5. Godenda

Godenda

Godenda is placed in an old colonnade. This nearby food joint is most loved and up to date with very modern ambient, a long, smooth bar and a jazz music shows. The regular menu offers innovative undertakes old Venetian classics.

2. Caffe Pedrocchi

Caffe Pedrocchi

Since 1831 this neoclassical historic point has been a most loved of Stendhal and different displays of Padua's social life. Partitioned into three rooms: red, white and green, this caffe has long been a seat of interest. The green room to the right of the bar was a 'no commitment' lounge where educated people could come and talk.

4. Padua Cathedral Baptistry

Padua Cathedral Baptistry

South of the boarder, there is the city's church , manufactured from a quite changed configuration of Michelangelo's and thirteenth century Baptistry . This Romanesque jewel is totally frescoed with Biblical scenes by Giusto de' Menabuoi.

There are many interesting things to do in Padova. It is very picturesque city with nice downtown area and colorful scenery outside the habitat area.

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