Mysterious attractions of Padua

Italy is famous throughout the world for its unearthly charm and ancient architecture, narrow streets and an incredible combination of lightness and moroseness, which is typical for medieval buildings. Among the cities that were erected in those distant dark times, Padua - the closest neighbor of Venice - remained on the territory of the country. Italians call this place a "city of students", as it is where many universities and colleges are located, which, by the way, were opened in the Middle Ages. That is why the sights of Padua are mostly ancient buildings, huge squares and cathedrals that conceal many secrets within their walls.

As already mentioned above, this Italian campus is located in the north of the country, near Venice. You can get there, respectively, on the bus or on the train, which regularly go between these two points. You can also get to Padua by car, following the A4 motorway.

Infrastructure in this small town is well developed, nevertheless local residents recommend to all tourists to walk the streets on foot, so as not to lose sight of anything remarkable. An exception may be a local tram (there is only one line in the city), which encompasses all the sights of Padua with its route. Start this transport at the station Piazzale, and after, for literally half an hour, shows everyone who wants the main assets of the town.

The main architectural monument here are the walls of fortresses, one of which was erected in the 13th century and the other in 16. They are surrounded by the city center, which also houses a lot of markets. Among them it is necessary to allocate the area of the Grass and Fruit. These are the most popular markets both among locals and in tourist circles. But the most beautiful attractions of Padua are between these two squares. The first of these is the Palazzo della Ragione palace, which was erected in the 15th century. Once this building was a local court, and today its walls are decorated with frescoes written by an unknown artist on the subject of astrology. His brother-palace is next door - the Palazzo del Municipio, a 16th century building.

Attractions of Padua would be inconceivable to imagine without the most ancient construction of the city - the Cathedral, which was erected in the 12th century. A hundred years later, the famous master of the brush Menabuoi painted this temple with his frescoes of unearthly beauty. So he stayed on the pages of history and has come down to our days. As before, this building remains God's abode, and at the same time is an architectural monument, a "living" witness of many eras.

One of the oldest and most beautiful cities in all of Europe is precisely Padua. Attractions of this medieval capital to any traveler will be cheaper and more convenient to view thanks to the map of the tourist, which can be purchased at the city's kiosks. PadovaCard can be of two types: for 48 hours and for 72, and its cost is 16 and 21 euros, respectively. It gives a discount for visiting many cultural places, as well as for orders in some restaurants.

Undoubtedly, mysterious and mysterious is the city of Padua (Italy). The sights of this center of ancient architecture contain many mysteries that modern historians are trying to unravel and understand.