Padua, City in Veneto, Italy
Padua is an Italian city often known for its historic university - the second oldest in Italy and the world's fifth oldest surviving university.
Rich with history, Padua has been inhabited since the Paleolithic Era and played significant roles in World War I and II.
This vibrant city is famed for hosting the revered Scrovegni Chapel showcasing early 14th-century frescoes by Giotto.
It provides a perfect base to explore authentic Italian culture, medieval marketplaces and rare botanical gardens.
Padua houses one of Europe's oldest botanical gardens, Orto Botanico di Padova, that dates back to 1545.
Location: Province of Padua
Inception: 1183 BCE
Population: 210440
Elevation above the sea: 12 m
Website: comune.padova.it
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