{"id":10978,"date":"2016-11-14T09:30:59","date_gmt":"2016-11-14T08:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogitalo.sitebysite.it\/uncategorized\/padova-un-giorno-5-motivi-restare-un-weekend-intero"},"modified":"2025-05-27T12:48:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T10:48:56","slug":"padua-in-one-day-5-reasons-to-stay-for-a-whole-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/en\/travel-ideas\/padua-in-one-day-5-reasons-to-stay-for-a-whole-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Padua in one day? Five reasons to stay for an entire weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you planning&nbsp;<strong>a day-trip visit to Padua<\/strong>? Of course, with the high-speed train you can arrive early in the morning, enjoy a pleasant stroll downtown, visit the most important churches, have a coffee at one of the historic venues, and leave again in the late afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will soon realize, however, that time flies, and that in Padua there are actually many things to see and do! Its history, its architecture and the wonderful landscape of the surrounding Euganean Hills&#8230; We give you at least&nbsp;<strong>five good reasons to visit Padua in a weekend<\/strong>, and we are sure you will like it a lot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to see and do in Padua on a weekend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#tag-1\">The Botanical Garden and the University: knowledge at large<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#tag-2\">The historic old town: squares, palaces and a special caf\u00e9<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#tag-3\">Churches and basilicas: Giotto&#8217;s starry sky<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#tag-4\">A bike ride surrounded by nature<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Weekend in Padua: your perfect two-day itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Day<\/th><th>Time of Day<\/th><th>Activity<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Saturday<\/td><td>Morning<\/td><td>Visit the <strong>Botanical Garden<\/strong> and the <strong>University of Padua<\/strong> \u2013 dive into centuries of knowledge and scientific heritage.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Late Morning<\/td><td>Stroll through the <strong>historic city center<\/strong>: explore <strong>Piazza delle Erbe<\/strong>, <strong>Piazza dei Signori<\/strong>, and stop at the legendary <strong>Caff\u00e8 Pedrocchi<\/strong> for a coffee break.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Afternoon<\/td><td>Discover Padua\u2019s artistic and spiritual side with a visit to its <strong>churches and basilicas<\/strong> \u2013 don\u2019t miss the <strong>Scrovegni Chapel<\/strong>, home to Giotto\u2019s starry masterpiece.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Evening<\/td><td>Enjoy a relaxed dinner featuring local cuisine: try <strong>bigoli pasta<\/strong>, <strong>baccal\u00e0 alla vicentina<\/strong>, or a seasonal <strong>risotto<\/strong>, paired with wine from the Euganean Hills.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sunday<\/td><td>Morning<\/td><td>Go for a <strong>bike ride surrounded by nature<\/strong> \u2013 follow the scenic riverbanks or venture toward the <strong>Euganean Hills<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Lunch<\/td><td>Stop for lunch in a countryside trattoria and savor authentic Veneto flavors.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Afternoon<\/td><td>Free time for shopping in the old town or an optional visit to the <strong>Eremitani Civic Museums<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td>Late Afternoon<\/td><td>Wrap up your weekend with a traditional <strong>spritz and cicchetti<\/strong> in one of Padua\u2019s lively bars.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tag-1\"><strong>1. The Botanical Garden and the University: knowledge at large<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For centuries, Padua has been one of Italy&#8217;s most cultured cities. Its&nbsp;<strong>university dates back to the 13th century<\/strong>&nbsp;and, some centuries ago, its students even had the honor of attending&nbsp;<strong>Galileo Galilei<\/strong>&#8216;s lectures. Its medical and scientific tradition continues to attract students from all over the country, making Padua a people-friendly&nbsp;<strong>town&nbsp;<\/strong>that is both&nbsp;<strong>young and dynamic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Palazzo-BO-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Padova in un giorno Palazzo Bo\" class=\"wp-image-875\" title=\"Padova in un giorno Palazzo Bo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Palazzo-BO-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Palazzo-BO-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Palazzo-BO-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Palazzo-BO.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, academic knowledge often has the virtue of not remaining closed within the walls of the Palazzo Bo. One example is the beautiful&nbsp;<strong><a class=\"ntrad\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/idee-di-viaggio\/orto-botanico-padova-goethe\">Botanical Garden<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"s1\">,<\/span>&nbsp;founded in 1545 and still \u2013 an almost unique case in the world \u2013 virtually unmoved from its original location.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Orto-Botanico-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Padova in un giorno Orto Botanico\" class=\"wp-image-871\" title=\"Padova in un giorno Orto Botanico\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Orto-Botanico-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Orto-Botanico-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Orto-Botanico-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Orto-Botanico.jpg 1697w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They cover an area of about&nbsp;<strong>22 thousand square meters&nbsp;<\/strong>and enclose more than 6000 cultivated plants and 3500 species. Take all the time you need for a&nbsp;<strong>relaxing walk among lots<\/strong>&nbsp;of greenery-it will win you over even if you don&#8217;t have a green thumb!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tag-2\"><strong>2. The historic old town: squares, palaces and a special caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The historic center of Padua is a jewel enclosed within the imposing 16th-century city walls. Its interior contains fabulous squares, gates and Roman porticoes, linked together by&nbsp;<strong>labyrinth of streets and cobbled lanes&nbsp;<\/strong>among which getting lost becomes a pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Prato-della-Valle-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"Padova in un giorno Prato della Valle\" class=\"wp-image-874\" title=\"Padova in un giorno Prato della Valle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Prato-della-Valle-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Prato-della-Valle-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Prato-della-Valle-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Prato-della-Valle.jpg 1693w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t pass by without stopping in&nbsp;<strong>Piazza delle Erbe&nbsp;<\/strong>when the market is on. Also&nbsp;<strong>Prato della Valle<\/strong>&nbsp;is worth a visit to see the intriguing faces of the statues arranged along the entire ellipse of the square. And what about the wonderful medieval buildings, like&nbsp;<strong>the Palazzo della Ragione<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coffee break? Yes, but you must try&nbsp;<strong>Caff\u00e9 Pedrocchi<\/strong>! Calling it simply a caf\u00e9 doesn&#8217;t do it justice: it&#8217;s an institution of the city since 1831, and literally, pieces of history have passed through here; indeed, some of the Risorgimento uprisings in 1848 were planned right at its tables.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-618 size-large\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Caff\u00e8-Pedrocchi-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Padova in un giorno Caff\u00e8 Pedrocchi\" class=\"wp-image-618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Caff\u00e8-Pedrocchi-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Caff\u00e8-Pedrocchi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Caff\u00e8-Pedrocchi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Caff\u00e8-Pedrocchi.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Caff\u00e8 Pedrocchi<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It is known all over the world for its specialty, Caff\u00e8 Pedrocchi flavored with mint, but today it also serves excellent pastry and culinary specialities. An interesting fact? It has been&nbsp;<strong>open day and night since 1916<\/strong>, earning the nickname of \u201ccaf\u00e9 without doors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-619 size-large\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Caff\u00e8-Pedrocchi-Padova-in-un-giorno-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Caff\u00e8 Pedrocchi Padova in un giorno\" class=\"wp-image-619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Caff\u00e8-Pedrocchi-Padova-in-un-giorno-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Caff\u00e8-Pedrocchi-Padova-in-un-giorno-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Caff\u00e8-Pedrocchi-Padova-in-un-giorno-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Caff\u00e8-Pedrocchi-Padova-in-un-giorno.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Caff\u00e8 Pedrocchi<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tag-3\"><strong>3. Churches and basilicas: Giotto&#8217;s starry sky<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spirituality<\/strong>&nbsp;has always been a very important dimension for Padua, which every year welcomes thousands of pilgrims from all over the world devoted to&nbsp;<strong>St.Anthony<\/strong>. The basilica dedicated to the saint is an architectural work of undisputed value and original forms, which is certainly worth visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"785\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Basilica-SantAntonio-1024x785.jpg\" alt=\"Padova in un giorno Basilica di Sant'Antonio\" class=\"wp-image-873\" title=\"Padova in un giorno Basilica di Sant'Antonio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Basilica-SantAntonio-1024x785.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Basilica-SantAntonio-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Basilica-SantAntonio-768x589.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Basilica-SantAntonio-90x70.jpg 90w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Basilica-SantAntonio.jpg 1582w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, if you really want to remain speechless, book your entrance to the 14th-century&nbsp;<strong>Cappella degli Scrovegni<\/strong>. Here you can admire&nbsp;<strong>Giotto&#8217;s masterpiece<\/strong>: a series of frescoes depicting the most important scenes of the Gospel using techniques that anticipated the Renaissance. Why such speechless amazement? Well, in addition to the stunning painting, you only need to look up at the ceiling to have a breathtaking starry sky over your head!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-626 size-large\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-o-weekend-Cappella-degli-Scrovegni-1024x405.jpg\" alt=\"Padova in un giorno o weekend Cappella degli Scrovegni\" class=\"wp-image-626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-o-weekend-Cappella-degli-Scrovegni-1024x405.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-o-weekend-Cappella-degli-Scrovegni-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-o-weekend-Cappella-degli-Scrovegni-768x304.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-o-weekend-Cappella-degli-Scrovegni.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 By kind permission of the Municipality of Padua \u2013 Department of Culture<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tag-4\"><strong>4. A bike ride surrounded by nature<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-913 size-large\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Ciclovie-turistiche-Padova-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Padova in un giorno ciclovie turistiche\" class=\"wp-image-913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Ciclovie-turistiche-Padova-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Ciclovie-turistiche-Padova-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Ciclovie-turistiche-Padova-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Ciclovie-turistiche-Padova.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Along the Via del Mare \u2013 Venice \u00a9 M. Danesin, Tourist Promotion Photographic Archive, Veneto Region<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Padua is not only art and urban context. Nature lovers will be in their natural element&nbsp;<strong>by cycling along one of the many cycle paths&nbsp;<\/strong>that, starting from the center, unfold towards the Euganean Hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most exciting routes is undoubtedly&nbsp;<strong>the outer river circuit<\/strong>, which follows the route of the canals that flow into the Brenta: an experience not to be missed, especially if you are traveling with children.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-914 size-large\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-ciclovie-turistiche-1024x581.jpg\" alt=\"Padova in un giorno ciclovie turistiche\" class=\"wp-image-914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-ciclovie-turistiche-1024x581.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-ciclovie-turistiche-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-ciclovie-turistiche-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-ciclovie-turistiche.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The landscapes of Palladio \u2013 Villa Capra, also known as \u201cLa Rotonda\u201d \u2013 Vicenza \u00a9 M. Danesin, \u2028Photographic Archive Tourist Promotion, Veneto Region<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can also take other routes, starting <strong>from Piazzola sul Brenta or Abano Terme<\/strong>, always discovering the richness of these lands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Good food: surely you&#8217;ll take your time dining \u2013 won&#8217;t you?<br><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have already guessed that such a great cultural and territorial richness can be matched&nbsp;<strong>only by its food!<\/strong>. The colors, scents, flavors, and experiences of Paduan cuisine reflect a&nbsp;<strong>centuries-old tradition that is simple&nbsp;<\/strong>and strogly linked to&nbsp;<strong>local cstoms and ingredients<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-928 size-large\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Bigoli-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Padova in un giorno bigoli\" class=\"wp-image-928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Bigoli-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Bigoli-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Bigoli-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.italotreno.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Padova-in-un-giorno-Bigoli.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 La Villetta da Roberto<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So try to arrive with an appetite \u2013 just the thing to enjoy the great local delicacies! You could start with&nbsp;<strong>cold cuts<\/strong>: Berico-Euganeo PDO ham, the soppressa or luganega sausage, just to name a few.&nbsp;<strong>Bigoli<\/strong>, the traditional fresh pasta, or&nbsp;<strong>risotto<\/strong>, are certainly the first courses that must feature in a meal, but the real top local cuisine dish is&nbsp;<strong>gallina padovana \u2013 hen in the Padua style<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be precise, the local name for this dish is&nbsp;<em>galina imbriaga<\/em>&nbsp;(drunk foul) because it&#8217;s cooked with wine and brandy. A real treat, to be washed down with a&nbsp;<strong>well-chilled wine from the Euganean Hills<\/strong>. You&#8217;re already hungry, aren&#8217;t you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get to Padua<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If we&#8217;ve convinced you to stay in town for an entire weekend, all you have to do is book your trip. Choose your&nbsp;<a href=\" https:\/\/www.italotreno.com\/en\/destinations-timetable\/padua-tickets\">train to Padua<\/a>&nbsp;with one of Italo&#8217;s many daily connections from Bologna, Florence, Naples, Venice, Rome and Ferrara (starting Dec. 11). Did you know that from Bologna you can reach Padua in less than an hour?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can certainly visit Padua in a day, but here are five reasons to stay in the city for a full weekend. A hint. 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