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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Mission San Xavier del Bac
Step back in time by visiting San Xavier del Bac. Today’s structure was built between 1783-1797 as is the oldest European structure in Arizona. San Xavier is a historic Spanish Catholic mission located about 10…
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Sabino Canyon
If you are going to take one hike in Tucson, Tested Travel recommends Sabino Canyon! Located in the Coronado National Forest, the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is a wonderful and accessible visit to the desert…
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Reid Park Zoo
Reid Park Zoo is a lovely little zoo located in central Tucson. Located on 24 acres, it has lots of great exhibits and its small size makes it easy to manage (especially helpful for small…
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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-class site and should not be missed. Located just west of Tucson, this 98-acre site is a zoo, an aquarium, a botanical garden, a natural history museum and so…
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Italian Chapel
Tested Travel is a sucker for war stories that highlight how people come together in times of tragedy and adversity. The Italian Chapel on Orkney fits that model! In 1939, in the days after a…
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Ring of Brodgar
The Ring of Brodgar is a World Heritage Site located in the heart of Orkney. The Ring of Brodgar was erected between 2500 BC and 2000 BC and is thought to be the last of…
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