Padua is a modern and lively city that combines historical-cultural heritage, centuries-old traditions, faith, and well-being (https://www.padova.com). It is a picturesque city located in Veneto, in a privileged position in the northeast of Italy, between Venice and Verona. Just outside the city are the great green lungs of the Euganean Hills (Colli Euganei) and the center of one of the largest spas in Europe, the Euganean Spas (Terme Euganee). From Giotto to Donatello, Petrarca to Galileo, Padua has been host to the greatest artists and scientists, making it a temple of knowledge and beauty. Its ancient history breathes through the architectural miracles of the middle age, the legacy of the famous University, and the charm of the aristocratic villas, arcaded streets, and squares. The city flourished in the second part of the 20th century and became one of the richest and most economically active regions of modern Italy. Present-day Padua is a livable and active city, animated by the many young people who attend the University and at the same time proud of its culture, traditions, and rich history.
The almighty St Anthony of Padua church (Basilica di Sant’Antonio di Padova) is Padua’s most important religious site, dedicated to the city’s very own patron saint: St Anthony, also known as ‘il Santo’.