VISITING PADUA IN ONE DAY: 3 THINGS TO DO TO DISCOVER THE CITY

You can visit Padua in one day only if you arrive in the city following an itinerary you have already arranged.
The city is not very big but it preserves some works of art, palaces and important places and not to miss out on what is really important, you need to have a clear idea about what you want to see.

From the Basilica of Saint Anthony, where the relics of Saint Antony are kept, to the Scrovegni Chapel housing the masterpieces painted by Giotto. Everything seems to be at hand!
So, here is a list of things to do if you want to visit Padua in only one day. With this list you won’t miss out on the authentic beauty of the city.

Padua in one day

Before starting with some tips on three things to do in Padua in one day, you’d better read the post What to see in Padua without spending your money, where you’ll find a list of museums and important works to see.
It’s a summary of all main attractions, but if you have only one day at your disposal you can’t see everything.
So, here are three things to do in Padua in one day.

PADUA IN ONE DAY: BASILICA OF SAINT ANTHONY

Visiting Padua in one day and not entering the Basilica of Saint Anthony means missing out on one of the most important places in the city.
The Church keeps the mortal remains Saint Anthony, and his relics are kept inside masterpieces of Veneto goldsmithing.
The Church houses works by Donatello and Titian and you need at least 2 hours to visit the Basilica.

PADUA IN ONE DAY: WALKING TOUR

Padua is the seat of one of the oldest Universities in the world, but is also the city of the first Botanical Garden in history.
It takes you about two hours to walk along the streets of the historic centre, and if you’ll be led by a local tourist guide you can ask several questions and discover curiosities you can’t usually find in travel guides.

PADUA in one day: BOAT TOUR

Padua is crossed by the Brenta River, that links it with Venice.
In the past centuries some of the most beautiful villas in the world, designed by Andrea Palladio in the Renaissance,were built along the river, and now are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
You can’t visit Padua without admiring these masterworks of architecture.

REA ALSO – The Palladian villas are included in the World Heritage list