About 25 minutes from the Do Ciacole in Relais along the Brenta Riviera, or from Mira-Mirano station by train, is the city of Padua. The itinerary we recommend will allow you to walk the main road without missing the best that the city has to offer. Whether from Padua train station or the convenient parking lot of Piazza Rabin near Prato della Valle, this route is feasible in both directions.
The first place you meet arriving from the station along the Corso del Popolo street is the Scrovegni Chapel (we advise you to book tickets in advance as the entrance is contingent). This point of interest is famous for the frescoes painted by Giotto that celebrate the life of Mary and Christ in bands.
Enrico Scrovegni had the chapel built to purify the soul of his usury father who was put to hell even by Dante, in his Divine Comedy. Also in the chapel complex are also Eremitani, The Roman Arena and Palazzo Zuckerman on the opposite side.
Continuing along the main street we find the historic café of Padua: Pedrocchi Cafè (since 1916 its doors are open both day and night to allow students and intellectuals of the nearby university to study and discuss, hence the name of cafè without doors). On the main floor of the building designed by Japelli we also find the Risorgimento museum.
From here turn in Via S. Lucia and you will find the main squares: Piazza della Frutta (commercial heart of Padua for centuries), Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza dei Signori (the city lounge). Returning to the main street, continue along all the shops in the center and once you arrive at the beginning of Via Umberto I turn via S. Chiara and you will find the monument to Gattamelata (by Donatello) and the famous Basilica del Santo (St. Anthony Basilica).
The Basilica is today a destination for pilgrimages from all over the world, demonstrating how beloved the Paduan Saint is, so much so that he is called only the Saint (the unnamed saint). Crossing the river you will find the Botanical Garden. Founded in 1545, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997 as a "precursor of all the botanical gardens of the world, cradle of science, scientific fields and understanding of the relationship between nature and culture.
Lastly, turning via Donatello we find Prato della Valle. The square, called without name, is among the largest in Europe and is surrounded by 78 statues of famous people. Choosing a hotel in Padua, outside the center, allows you to live a more relaxing holiday away from confusion, noise and crowds.
The Relais Do Ciacole is immersed in the quiet of nature and in a short time allows you to reach the city. The delightful location, rich in history and charm, is able to rival the best hotels in Padua. While the dedication to the customer and the delicacies prepared by the restaurant's chefs are unique. To try absolutely.
