Italy Vacation with Isabella Dusi to Veneto canal city close to Venice but often overlooked, Padua (Padovaa). Padua is an an excellent pre- or post-cruise destination after a Venice cruise vacation.

Italy Vacation with Isabella Dusi - Padua Vacation

Historical cafe at the center of Padua.

Cafe Pedrocchi

Padua's University, Bo University and Palazzo del Bò is at the center of Padua.

Bo University - Padua

Saint of Lost and Found, Donatello's magnificent equestrian statue of the Venetian general Gattamelata (Erasmo da Narni) was cast in 1453, and was the first full-size equestrian bronze cast since anti...hover to read more

The Basilica of San Antonio

Padua, Padova in Italian, huge square lined by 78 statues portraying famous Padua citizens, known as Prato della Valle Statues.

Prato della Valle Statue

The frescoes in the Arena Chapel, Cappella degli Scrovegni, in Padua are among the most celebrated works in the history of art. Giotto's Last Judgement inspired and instructed generations of painters;...hover to read more

Scrovegni Chapel - Padua