A popular saying compares Padua to its sister, Venice, for its beauty, and this alone should make all foreign visitors think about this charming city. Padua contains art, culture, and mystery.
The Scrovegni Chapel by Giotto houses the most important fresco cycle in the world.
The Basilica of Saint Anthony, the destination of an unending pilgrimage, houses the greatest masterpieces of art and stands out for the coexistence of different styles, as can be seen from the Romanesque façade, the Gothic ambulatory, the Byzantine domes, and the Moorish bell towers.
In the Baptistery of the Cathedral, we find the fresco cycle by Giusto de’ Menabuoi and in the Civic Museums we find significant works by Italian painters, especially those from the Veneto region, such as Tiepolo, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
In the Piazza delle Erbe, della Frutta, and dei Signori, the emblem of the Spritz is sacrosanct for the people of Padua, as is the extraordinary gastronomy and the presence of the prestigious University.
Padua is only 15 kilometers from our thermal hotel in Montegrotto Terme.
All lovers of thermal experiences cannot miss this special holiday where you can be reborn, nestled in the warmth of three thermal pools and an endless number of treatments.
Our hotel is affiliated with the Italian Health Service and is under the responsibility of specialized personnel committed to the thermal care of each individual visitor.
The Bellavista Terme hotel uses thermal medicine, with therapeutic muds and miraculous water capable of preventing various diseases, to welcome visitors and help them take care of themselves by rejuvenating their skin and soul.
Padua, a city of art and history, offers a variety of museum and artistic tours. In addition to its monuments, frescoes, and prestigious University in the Palazzo del Bo, there are alleys, arcades, canals, squares, and waterways that make every tourist fall in love.
Art lovers cannot miss a visit to Giotto's frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel.
Those looking for fun can stop for a Spritz with the locals in the various squares or take a boat trip on the waterways.
The most learned will have the pleasure of visiting the Anatomical Theatre, linked to the academic world and the history of medicine.
In addition, Padua has the largest square in Europe. It is Prato della Valle, the square is so large that it even contains an island within it, Memmia.
Padua can also be visited by boat thanks to the many canals that run through it just like Venice.
Padua and its surroundings are worth discovering.
In the surroundings of Padua, there are many hidden towns and villages with immense beauty, among all Montagnana and Cittadella deserve a visit.
Montagnana is surrounded by two kilometers of crenellated walls and is protected by the fabulous San Zeno castle.
Cittadella has an impressive city wall to admire by boat and is the place of numerous musical and cultural events.
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