Padua, one of the oldest cities in Italy, is full of artistic treasures and monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Padua has been described as the equally beautiful sister of Venice. Its streets lined with arcades and historic squares invite visitors to stroll and discover the city's hidden treasures in the Veneto region. Padua is, above all, a city of culture, notable for the Basilica of Saint Anthony, the Scrovegni Chapel with Giotto's frescoes, the historic university, and the 16th-century Botanical Garden.