We Went to North Italy's OLDEST City 🇮🇹 | North Italy Travel | Padova | Life in Italy
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
- Today we want to show you another great city of North Italy, Padua (Padova). Is sits between it's popular Veneto sister cities, Venice and Verona, so many people don't even know that Padova is a great option and a treasure of a city to visit. Not only is it one of the oldest cities in Italy, it has some of the biggest, oldests records. One of which is the Padova University, one of the oldest in the world, oldest botanic garden in the world, largest plaza in Italy, plus many more wonderful things.
In today's video we want to give you peak at Padova and what you expect when you visit this city, which is very underrated!
1. **Historical Significance**: Padua is one of the oldest cities in Italy, with origins tracing back to the Padovans in 1183 BC.
2. **University of Padua**: Founded in 1222, it's the second-oldest university in Italy and was where Galileo Galilei lectured.
3. **Scrovegni Chapel**: Houses Giotto's frescoes, considered to be a masterpiece of Western art.
4. **Prato della Valle**: Italy's largest square, featuring a central island surrounded by a moat and statues of notable individuals.
5. **Basilica of Saint Anthony**: A pilgrimage site for people from all over the world, containing the tomb of Saint Anthony of Padua.
6. **Botanical Garden**: The world's oldest academic botanical garden, established in 1545, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
7. **Palazzo della Ragione**: A medieval town hall with a stunning interior covered by one of the largest roof unsupported by columns in Europe.
8. **Astronomical Clock of Padua**: Located in Piazza dei Signori, it's one of the oldest working clocks in the world.
9. **Caffè Pedrocchi**: Opened in 1831, it's known as the "café without doors" for its policy of staying open day and night until 1916.
10. **Riviera del Brenta**: A picturesque area with beautiful villas along the Brenta River, once summer homes for Venetian nobility.
11. **Orto Botanico di Padova**: The botanical garden is home to a diverse range of plants and a greenhouse complex called the Biodiversity Garden.
12. **Padua's Markets**: The city's markets, especially in Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta, are vibrant and offer a variety of local produce.
13. **Frescoes by Giotto**: Aside from the Scrovegni Chapel, Giotto's work can also be found in other churches in Padua.
14. **Anatomical Theatre**: The University of Padua houses the oldest surviving anatomical theatre in the world, built in 1594.
15. **Saint Anthony's Feast Day**: Celebrated on June 13th with a procession and festivity in honor of the city's patron saint.
16. **Art and Culture**: Padua has a rich cultural scene with numerous galleries, museums, and theaters.
17. **Specola Observatory Tower**: Part of the old castle of Padua, now a center for astronomical observations.
18. **Padua's Arcaded Streets**: The city is known for its charming arcaded streets that provide beautiful walkways.
19. **Bigoli con l'anatra**: A traditional Paduan pasta dish served with a rich duck sauce.
20. **Spritz**: While popular all over Italy, this aperitif has deep roots in the Veneto region, with Padua being no exception.
21. **Sant'Antonio's relics**: The Basilica of Saint Anthony houses numerous relics of the saint, drawing visitors for their spiritual significance.
22. **Padova Urbs Picta**: This project highlights the city's fresco cycles from the 14th century, showcasing its rich artistic heritage.
23. **Zaleti**: Traditional Venetian biscuits made with cornmeal and raisins, often enjoyed in Padua as well.
24. **Grappa**: A potent grape-based brandy that is popular in the region, with many local variations to try.
25. **Paduan Cuisine**: Known for its simple yet flavorful dishes, including risottos, polenta, and seafood from the nearby Venetian lagoon.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:59 Padova first impressions
01:37 Pedrocchi Cafe
04:09 Piazza della frutta
05:07 Ragione Palace
06:36 Why visit smaller cities in Italy?
07:35 Torre dell'Orologio
08:11 Streets of Padova
09:30 Wine and Cicchetti
12:55 University of Padua/ Palazzo Bo
14:34 Prato della Valle
15:26 Padua Botanical Garden
16:19 The Basilica of St. Anthony
17:35 Lunch in Padova
22:21 Scrovegni Chapel (fail)
22:42 Closing thoughts, painful ending
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Would you visit this awesome city? There is so much to do in the city and in the Veneto region.
Love Padova. That's where I studied. Also check Vicenza, Bassano and Asolo. Veneto is full of undiscovered (and underrated) gems.
We will, thank you!
Hello ,new subscriber here.I'm actually from Padova,and although I think it has a more than decent cultural offer,it's often overlooked (expect by people that exploit it as a base to go to Venice since it's just 20 min by train) so thank you for showing other sides of Italy...😀.The main university building you visited ,Palazzo Bo',it is the administrative building(where the chancellor reside) and also the one which hosts the Faculty of Law.Other places which are notable ,in case you will want to explore the area again in the future ,are the Musme(museum of medicine,Padova it's still known today for the Faculty) and Villa Giusti(the villa itself it's nothing remarkable but it's the place where the armistice of the first World War was signed,and there is really interesting stuff and memorabilia inside).I you plan to visit other area of northern Italy ,and you like relatively unbeaten town I suggest you Parma,Ravenna and Bergamo(that's a gem),and of course Turin and Bologna but those are big and relatively famous
We live in Friuli, so not to far. We will be exploring more of Veneto and Italy ❤️ we loved Padova, will need to come back.
Everybody is forgetting Mantua!
@@edgardobassi4864 that's true actually....😂.Maybe because it's less connected logistically , like Cremona if you are interested in music, but the things to see and the food are top notch. You could as well combined Mantua with the Sigurtà park.
The architectural style you think is French, it's actually Italian baroque. An even bigger example is Turin that is very similar to Paris.
Haven’t done Turin yet, soon though 😄
Hi ! Your videos are amazing. In Veneto I recommend you also visit Vicenza. It is worth it.
Thank you, happy to hear you like them. We will be doing a video about Vicenza.
Oh, siete arrivati nella mia città
Wonderful city!
12:00 try Birra Menabrea
è di Biella non di Padova!
@@alfredodallalibera5091 E che c'entra? Mica volevo suggerire una birra di Padova. Non vedi che in quel punto del video stanno bevendo una birra siciliana?
The botanical garden.
If you are making travel vlogs, it would be a good idea to do some *proper background information research* on the place visited to share with your viewers.
We’re not trying to be a history page, more of first impressions and experiences. 99% of people can look up anything they want in seconds. (Not trying to be tour guides) we keep it relevant.
What are the restaurants?
Maryana sei sposata con Lewandowski?
ahah vedo la somiglianza
@@vernonandmaryana Per me è lui
I palazzi della ragione erano tribunali.
Uno dei peggiori video sulla mia città fatto persone di lingua inglese. 😢
La prossima volta studiateci sopra e poi venite. Grazie
studiarlo? non siamo una pagina di storia. sarebbe impossibile studiare ogni città che visitiamo, utilizziamo CZcams per divertimento. volevamo mostrare una rapida visita ad un'altra bellissima città italiana che molti non visitano. se ne sai così tanto, forse devi fare un video 👍🏻
ma che problemi hai? e' un bel video molto piacevole.
@@matteocercaci5320 bhe io non sono mai stato a Padova, ma lamentarsi per gli 8€ del Palazzo della Ragione, dicendo che non c'è nulla da vedere, quando già le dimensioni della sala sono architetturalmente impressionanti, il fatto che è del 1200 e che è praticamente rivestito di affreschi attribuiti a Giotto...praticamente se ci passi una mattinata non riusciresti a vederli bene tutti. Andate a Londra e pagate 40€ per vedere solo il cortile della Torre di Londra
Italian Baroque was copied by everybody French included!