Basilica of Saint Anthony
A major pilgrimage church with stunning bronze reliefs, Donatello sculptures, and Byzantine-style domes. Entry is free, making it one of the best no-cost cultural stops in the Veneto.
City in Italy
Padua
4 things to see
A university city wedged between Venice and Verona where Giotto’s Scrovegni Chapel and the world’s oldest botanical garden (UNESCO) deliver world-class culture without the Venetian price tag. The huge piazzas cost nothing to enjoy, the student quarter keeps food and drink cheap, and direct trains reach Venice, Verona, and Bologna for little, making Padua one of northern Italy’s best-value bases. Visiting outside high summer means lower room rates and a quieter old town.
What to see
Things to do in Padua
What each one costs, where the cost is known.
Palazzo della Ragione
A medieval town hall with one of the largest unsupported roofs in Europe and a massive astrological fresco cycle. The ground floor market below sells affordable local produce and cured meats.
Prato della Valle
One of Europe's largest squares, ringed by a canal and 78 statues. Completely free to explore, and the Saturday market is one of the best in northern Italy for cheap street food.
Scrovegni Chapel
One of the greatest fresco cycles in Western art, painted by Giotto. Tickets are inexpensive and timed, making it an affordable must-see that rivals any big-city museum.
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