padua (padova) is an old university town with an illustrious academic history.
rich in art and architecture, it has two particularly outstanding sights.
the magnificent cappella degli scrovegni, north of the city centre, is famous for giotto's lyrical frescoes.
close to the railway station, it forms part of the complex incorporating the eremitani church and museums.
the basilica di sant'antonio, which forms the focal point in the southern part of the city, is one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations in italy.

sights at a glance:
duomo and baptistry;
palazzo della ragione;
caffe' pedrocchi;
palazzo del capitanio.