Padua

The city lies along the Bacchiglione River banks, stretching across northern Italy's Veneto region, 40 kilometers west of Venice.

The University of Padua, established in 1222, served as a teaching institution for Galileo Galilei, who observed Jupiter's moons there in 1610.

The Scrovegni Chapel contains Giotto's frescoes from 1305, depicting the life of Virgin Mary through detailed religious scenes and narratives.

The main railway station connects Padua to major Italian cities through high-speed trains, offering direct routes to Venice, Milan, and Rome.

The Basilica di Sant'Antonio houses the tomb of Saint Anthony and features Donatello's bronze equestrian statue of Gattamelata in its square.

Location: Province of Padua

Inception: 1183 BCE

Elevation above the sea: 12 m

Shares border with: Abano Terme, Albignasego, Cadoneghe, Legnaro, Limena, Noventa Padovana, Ponte San Nicolò, Rubano, Saonara, Selvazzano Dentro, Vigodarzere, Vigonovo, Vigonza, Villafranca Padovana

Address: Padua, Province of Padua, Italy 35121–35143 Padua 35121–35143 Padua

Website: https://comune.padova.it

GPS coordinates: 45.40778,11.87333

Latest update: May 31, 2025 00:35