A day to discover Padua through some of the places that best capture its spirit: a city of pilgrimages and devotion, of great artistic masterpieces, of ancient university traditions, and of science.<\/p>\n
Our tour will begin at 10:30 a.m. in Prato della Valle; we\u2019ll meet in front of Pasticceria Tombolato, at the \u201cPrato\u201d tram stop.<\/p>\n
From here, we\u2019ll head together to one of the city\u2019s most iconic landmarks: the Basilica of Saint Anthony, known simply as \u201cthe Saint\u201d to the people of Padua.<\/p>\n
Not only one of the world\u2019s most important pilgrimage sites, but also an extraordinary treasure trove of art and history, where the figure of Saint Anthony, popular devotion, and the city\u2019s history have been intertwined for nearly eight centuries.<\/p>\n
Accompanied by a specialized guide, we will enter the Basilica to discover its history, architecture, works of art, and, of course, the figure of the saint who has made Padua famous throughout the world.<\/p>\n
The tour will continue to the nearby Scoletta del Santo, a little gem that is often overlooked by those who visit the city in a hurry and that houses an extraordinary series of paintings dedicated to the life and miracles of Saint Anthony.<\/p>\n
Midday, we\u2019ll take a break for a traditional lunch so we can continue to explore Padua through its cuisine and enjoy some time together.<\/p>\n
This afternoon, we’ll experience a completely different atmosphere as we step into one of the places that have shaped the history of science: the Botanical Garden of the University of Padua.<\/p>\n
Founded in 1545, it is the oldest university botanical garden in the world still located at its original site and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally established for the study of medicinal plants, over the centuries it has become a key center for scientific research, the introduction of species from distant lands, and the dissemination of botanical knowledge.<\/p>\n
With a specialized guide, we\u2019ll explore the Orto, going beyond the idea of a simple garden: we\u2019ll enter a place where nature, medicine, academia, travel, and the history of science have come together for nearly five centuries.<\/p>\n
At the end of the tour, we’ll head back to Prato della Valle, where our day will come to a close around 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
THE FEE INCLUDES
Guided tour of the Basilica of St. Anthony and the Scoletta del Santo with a specialized guide
Lunch
Admission and guided tour of the Botanical Garden with a specialized guide
Individual radio headsets
Coordination and organization by NET \u2013 Experiences in the Northeast<\/p>\n
MEETING POINT
\ud83d\udccd 10:30 a.m. \u2013 Prato della Valle
In front of Pasticceria Tombolato, at the \u201cPrato\u201d tram stop.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":16961,"template":"","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}}},"event_listing_category":[179],"class_list":["post-17052","event_listing","type-event_listing","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_listing_category-art-and-museums"],"yoast_head":"\n