How to get to Padova: complete transport guide
How to reach Padova in Veneto: high-speed train on the Milan-Venice line, A4 and A13 motorways, Venice and Treviso airports, buses and local tram.
Travel guide to Padova
Everything you need to visit Padova: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
Practical guides
What to see in Padova in 2 days
2-day itinerary in Padova: from Giotto's frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel to the Botanical Garden and Prato della Valle, between university life and aperitifs in the square.
Where to stay in Padova: neighborhoods, accommodation and practical tips
Complete guide on where to stay in Padova: from the Giotto frescoes center to Prato della Valle, best areas, accommodation and tips for every type of traveler.
Where to eat in Padova: bigoli, spritz and osterias under the Salone
Discover where to eat in Padova: bigoli with duck, baccala alla vicentina, osterias under Palazzo della Ragione, spritz bacari and historic markets.
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