Padua

limited traffic area, parking in Prato della Valle+free shuttle bus line n° 3-8-11-12-13-16-18-22-32-43-Minibus Piazze-A-M-T and tramway line 1 stop "Basilica del Santo"-"Santa Giustina"-"Prato della Valle"· Free

Saint Anthony's Basilica is the best-known tourist site in Padova - millions of pilgrims visit every year. Built immediately after "The Saint's" death in the 1200s, it houses his tomb and notable relics.

bus n° 12 or 18, stop "Via P. Paoli", turn to via S. Alberto Magno to reach the Specola tower

Although the observatory was built after Galileo's time in Padua, you'll learn a lot about his significance for the research in Padua. You reach the top of the tower after a lecture of about one hour and can enjoy the view.

· Cheap

A beautiful, frescoed, and generally empty hall on the south side of the piazza next to the Basilica di Sant'Antonio. The paintings were done by two of Giotto's students, and though they are not as magnificent as those in the Capella degli…

between Piazza della Frutta, the Duomo, and via Roma

Characterized by narrow streets and many small art galleries and bars where to enjoy a "spritz".

Near hospital (500 mt) and close to Croce Verde

Probably the best Pub in Padua, with a huge choice of beers and sandwiches. 5 different draft beers and more than 30 bottled beers. Very pleasant atmosphere. 0.5l draft beer

Piazza dei Signori 39· Moderate

Pizza is baked on wooden kiln. Salata mista, two pizzas and half litre prosseco(Dec 2009).

on a side street off of Piazza della Frutta.

They specialize in Calabrian dishes - from the southern tip of Italy - and use only authentic ingredients. Be sure to check out the daily specials, or just stop in for a spritz if you're not quite hungry yet.

near the Basilica - one block over and around the corner.

They have the usual range of pastas, meat/fish dishes, pizzas, etc. If you've overdosed on Italian food and want something lighter, try one of their salads. Great atmosphere and reasonable prices (salad, drink, and coffee under.

Via S.G. Barbarigo 18

Great-tasting pizzas that are enormous even by Italian standards. Quality is high, prices are low (pizza and wine, and the atmosphere is great. For something different, try one of their "green" pizzas.

100m from Basilica di Sant' Antonio· Moderate

A salad, two very big pizzas and half a litre of prosseco (10 Dec 2009). Spacious and full of locals (and graduating students singing "Dottore, dottore.")

By car: A4 exit padova ovest; A13 exit Terme Euganee; By Train: every 20 minutes by Padua Central station· Expensive

Special free services: entrance to thermal pools, acqua gym class, bikes, attended car park, terrace table and chairs, TV, minibar, beauty kit. The hotel is downtown and close to the centre and has inner thermal pools with treatments…

Famous in Europe for over 55 years for its tradition. Built and always managed by the Maggia family, its philosophy is a warm ”family-style welcome” in an intimate atmosphere, joined with a professional staff that is always available and…

A modern wellness center in the heart of Terme Euganee at Montegrotto on the slopes of the Euganei Hills. The hotel combines the traditional therapeutic aspects of curative thermal waters with a modern wellness center.

across the square from the Basilica di Sant'Antonio· Pricey

A no-frills hotel, specializing in groups, but immaculate and quiet, and located across the street to the north of the Basilica de Santo Antonio. Some of the rooms have views of the basilica.

Inspired by ethical values and social solidarity offers a cheap accommodation in Padua for any type of traveler: pilgrims, students, workers and immigrants.

Via Liguria 1, Sarmeola di Rubano· Pricey

3 star hotel with 34 rooms, 5 kilometers away from Padova city center. Inside the hotel you may find the prestigious gourmet restaurant "Le Calandre"."