Padua

Morning at Prato della Valle sees the statues glistening in the rain. At noon, we utilize Padua's 12 kilometers of porticoes to stay dry on our way to Piazza delle Erbe. Spend the afternoon protected inside the grand Palazzo della Ragione. Evening concludes at the Scrovegni Chapel, a perfect indoor refuge from the damp weather.

A crisp winter morning at Prato della Valle begins with clear, cold light. At noon, we warm up inside the Basilica of Saint Anthony, where candles provide a spiritual glow. In the afternoon, Caffè Pedrocchi invites us with its famous hot chocolate. With early sunset, the city lights are already twinkling by the time we visit the Scrovegni Chapel.

Explore Padua by bike, starting at the Specola, the historic riverside observatory. Cycle through charming alleys to the Cathedral and discover the Loggia Cornaro. By midday, reach the Basilica of Saint Anthony. Thanks to the bike, you can quickly cover the distances between sights. After visiting the Botanical Garden, end your tour at Prato della Valle, where you can enjoy the square's vastness on two wheels.

Despite the rain, we start our bike tour at the Observatory. Riding through wet alleys to the Cathedral requires caution. At noon, we use Loggia Cornaro for a dry break. The Basilica and Botanical Garden provide long indoor phases in the afternoon before a final lap around the rainy Prato della Valle.

On a clear winter morning, we cycle from the Observatory to the Cathedral with the sun low in the sky. At noon, Loggia Cornaro provides a wind-shielded stop. Visiting the Basilica and Botanical Garden warms us up before reaching the festively lit Prato della Valle at dusk.

By car, you can comfortably reach Padua's cultural highlights and even visit the magnificent Villa Pisani in nearby Stra. Start with Giotto's frescoes and Prato della Valle. At midday, visit the basilica and the botanical garden before taking the short drive along the Brenta Canal. Villa Pisani, with its famous labyrinth and extensive park, provides a perfect conclusion to your day.

Starting comfortably in our dry car, we visit the Scrovegni Chapel. The drive to Prato della Valle takes us through the pouring rain. At noon, we park close to the Basilica to minimize walking outside. The afternoon at the Botanical Garden and the drive to Villa Pisani in Stra make us almost forget the rain as we enjoy the views.

In a heated car, our winter day starts at the Scrovegni Chapel. The drive through frosty Padua to Prato della Valle is short and warm. After visiting the Basilica at noon, we spend the afternoon at the Botanical Garden. The drive to Villa Pisani takes us through the wintry Venetian plain in total comfort.