Province of Padua

District ·🇮🇹 Italy

Area 2,138 km²

Time zone Europe/Rome

Official website www.provincia.padova.it

Planning a Trip to Province of Padua?

Build your day-by-day itinerary in the Tripomatic app.

Start Planning

Explore Province of Padua

Provincia di Padova's Absolute Essentials

This collection highlights Padua’s architectural and artistic milestones, anchored by Giotto’s 14th-century frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel and the medieval Palazzo della Ragione. The city’s academic history is centered at Palazzo del Bo, the University’s historic seat, and La Specola, a former castle tower turned astronomical observatory. Religious landmarks include the Padua Baptistery, known for its complete fresco cycles, and the Church of Eremitani. Civic life unfolds at the Torre dell’Orologio’s zodiac clock and the 18th-century Pedrocchi Café, a landmark hub for Italian intellectuals.

12 places

Sacred Spaces and Shrines

This collection highlights the religious heritage of Padua and its surrounding province, featuring architectural styles from 13th-century Gothic to ornate Baroque. Key sites include the Scrovegni Chapel, home to Giotto’s world-renowned fresco cycle, and the Padua Baptistery with its preserved medieval paintings. Beyond the city center, the list explores historic parish churches in Montagnana and pilgrimage sites like the Santuario del Noce in Camposampiero, dedicated to Saint Anthony. These sites showcase the evolution of sacred art and local devotion across the Veneto region.

20 places

Historic Italian Architecture

This collection showcases the architectural evolution of the Padua province, spanning from medieval fortifications to grand Renaissance estates. Highlights include the 14th-century Torre dell'Orologio with its astronomical clock and the fortified walls of Montagnana featuring Castel San Zeno and Rocca degli Alberi. The list also features significant Venetian villas like the Sansovino-designed Villa Garzoni and the Baroque Villa Contarini, alongside historic civic structures like Palazzo Jappelli and the ancient La Specola observatory.

19 places

Parks and Gardens

This selection highlights diverse green spaces across the province of Padova, ranging from the historic English-style gardens of Villa Gallarati-Scotti and Villa Wollemborg to the rare lowland swamp ecosystem of Parco Palude di Onara. It includes riparian landscapes like Oasi del Maglio along the Brenta River and cultivated villa parks such as Villa Bembiana, once home to Pietro Bembo. These locations showcase a blend of botanical heritage, Venetian villa history, and protected natural habitats unique to the Veneto region.

20 places