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Claimed to be the oldest city in northern Italy, Padua said to be found by a prince of Troy in 1183 BC. The capital of the province of Padua is located about 40 miles west of Venice, a city famous for its beautiful canals. As the oldest city, Padua certainly rich in stories and historical heritage, of which Galileo Galilei who was a lecturer at the University of Padua nearly 800 years old; historian Livy, who was born in the city; and St. Anthony, a priest of the Franciscan order known for preaching a powerful sermon. You Read Article About Italy Tourism
Here are the 2 most popular sites in Padua:

Prato Della Valle

The area reaching 90,000 square meters Prato della Valle makes a pitch largest in Italy, in fact one of the largest in Europe. Was built in 1636 by a group of aristocratic origin funded by Venezia and Veneto, it was originally created as a place where battles between horsemen. Then on the idea of Andrea Memmo, the field began to decorated with several beautiful sculptures.
Was known as the "valley without grass" due to the many trees that inhibit the growth of grass there, Prato della Valle has undergone some restoration and reclamation. Currently this field elliptical wooded small, has an "island" little green in the center, and surrounded by a small canal bordered by a row of beautiful statues. Every summer many visitors who skate, walk around or sunbathe there. Meanwhile, on the eve of the new year and mid-August, usually held a party with live music and fireworks in the field.

Orto Botanico di Padova

Botanical Garden Padua, built in 1545 by the Republic of Venice, is a garden of the oldest in the world which still occupies its original location. With an area of about 22,000 square meters, this botanical garden is famous for its unique designs and collection.

The initial purpose built Orto Botanico di Padova was for medical purposes. Many types of plants are used for the treatment of naturally grown there. Affiliated with the University of Padua, botanical gardens also also help the college students in studying different types of medicinal plants. Currently there are about 6,000 species of plants grown in the botanical garden is the work of architect Andrea Moroni, of which are rare plants. Orto Botanico di Padova was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997.

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