City of Padua, Italy

Padova, also called Padua, is a city in the Italian northern provice of Veneto. It is around 40 km West of Venice and is located on the river Bacchiglione, which runs through the city centre. The beautiful city centre is one of the oldest in Italy and it includes many historical monuments. One of the best known symbols of Padua is Prato dalla Valle Square, a wide garden surrounded by an oval canal that is very popular among the Paduans that go there to study, to take walks and to practice sports. Certainly, one of the major points of interest is also the Basilica of Sant Antonio that contains numerous works of art and relics. The city offers a lot to visit. It even host a prestigious university and the oldest botanical garden in the world! #historicplaces