Edinburgh Castle
Perched on a hill high above the city, Edinburgh Castle has a commanding view of the city and the firths in the distance. You can see why the Scots placed a castle here! A Royal…
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Prato Della Valle
The place to see and be seen, the Prato della Valle is a part park, part meet up, and part public market, and part event space. Initially created in 1635 as a place for parades…
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Palazzo Della Ragione
One of the hearts of Padua is the twin centers — Piazza della Frutta and Piazza delle Erbe. Dividing these two areas is the Palazzo della Ragione. This Palazzo was the medieval town hall and…
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Botanical Garden of Padua
Tested Travel loves a high-quality botanical garden (see our description of the Botanical Garden in Montreal!). Given that the Botanical Garden in Padua is a UNESCO World Heritage site, making sure to stop here was…
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Palazzo Bo
Located in the medieval heart of Padua, Palazzo Bo is home to some of the oldest existing parts of the University of Padua. While a university building might not be on a standard tourist visit…
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Scrovegni Chapel
Perhaps the most visited site in Padua is Scrovegni Chapel. And, for good reason! It is a beautiful, moving, surprising and relatively short visit. Originally called the Arena Chapel, the affluent Paduan banker Enrico Scrovegni…
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