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.
Square in Padua
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.
Practical
Before you go
- Address
- Prato della Valle, 35123 Padua
- Good to know
Nearby
More in Padua
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
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.
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.
Working out what Padua costs?
The whole of Padua