Padua, one of the oldest cities in Italy, is full of artistic treasures and monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Padua has often been called the equally beautiful sister of Venice. Its arcaded streets and historic squares invite visitors to wander and discover the treasures of this city, located in the Veneto region and sometimes overlooked by travelers.

Padua is, par excellence, a city of culture. Among its most significant landmarks are the Basilica of Saint Anthony, the Scrovegni Chapel, featuring Giotto's world-renowned frescoes and the 16th-century Botanical Garden, which is the oldest in the world.

The city's history is intertwined with iconic figures such as Dante, Giotto, Petrarch, Donatello, Mantegna, and Galileo Galilei. The University of Padua is the oldest in Italy after the one in Bologna, and its vibrant student life leaves a powerful mark on the city’s atmosphere.