Padova (Padua to English speakers) is one of Italy's great hidden cities. The Scrovegni Chapel has Giotto's greatest fresco cycle — many art historians rank it above the Sistine Chapel. The Basilica of Sant'Antonio draws pilgrims from around the world. And the Prato della Valle is Italy's largest square. All this, 30 minutes by train from Venice, at half the price.
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