The final contribution from our stay in Padova. Next up is an 8 day adventure in Venice.
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Underground Public Convenience, Piazza delle Erbe, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Torre dell’Orologio, Piazza dei Signori, Padova, Veneto, Italy
The tower was built in the first half of the 14th century as the eastern gate of the Carrarese Palace, later elevated and adorned in Gothic style and equipped with the famous astronomical clock.
The Monument to Alvise Pisani, Via Altinate, Padove, Veneto, Italy
The memorial is located in the Porta Altinate one of the four “royal” entrances that opened on the communal walls of Padova. Alvise Pisani was the 114th Doge of Venice, serving from 17 January 1735 until his death. Born as a member of Pisani family, he was a career diplomat prior to his election, serving as Venice’s ambassador to France, Austria, and Spain; he also served as a councilor to previous Doges.
Street Sand Sculptor, Piazza Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Street Lamp, Via Cavour, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Street Art, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Stone Carving, 6 Piazza Garzeria, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Staircase, Hotel al Prato, Via Prato della Valle, Padova, Veneto, Italy
“Spritz”, Vicolo Restaurant, Via Umberto I, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Ornate Colonnade, Palazzo Delle Debite, Piazza delle Erbe, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Old Wall, Chiesa dei Santi Canzio, Canziano, Canzianilla e Proto, Via delle Piazze, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Mondadori Bookstore, via Cavour, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Memorial, Palazzo Moroni, Via VIII Febbraio, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Dedicated to Padova’s fallen in 1928. It forms part of the town hall facade.
Markets, Prato della Valle, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Local Tram, Prato della Valle, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Gatta di Sant’Andrea, Via Sant’Andrea, Padova, Veneto, Italy
The Cat of Sant’Andrea, popularly called ‘the cat’, is a monument of medieval origin that is located in the small churchyard of the church of Sant’Andrea in Padua. The monument, composed of a stone sculpture depicting a lion on a column from the Roman age.
Gateway, Prato della Valle, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Front Garden, Hotel al Prato, Via Prato della Valle, Padova, Veneto, Italy
“Empty”, Via del Santo, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Doorway, 15 Piazza Duomo, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Colonnade, Via Roma, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Colonnade Path, Via Emanuele Filiberto di Savoia, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Chiesa dei Santi Canzio, Canziano, Canzianilla e Proto, Via San Canziano, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Chiesa dei Santi Canzio, Canziano, Canzianilla e Proto = Church of Saints Canzio, Canziano, Canzianilla and Proto
Consecrated in 1757
Building Cornerstone, Piazza delle Erbe, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Bridge Parapet, Ponte San Massimo, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Basilica Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta & Battistero di San Giovanni,Piazza Duomo, Padova, Veneto, Italy
Completed and consecrated in 1754.
Arco Vallaresso, Via Arco Vallaresso, Padova, Veneto, Italy
The Triumphal Arch of Vallaresso, or locally referred to as the Arco Vallaresso is a 17th-century monumental arch in the town center of Padua, region of Veneto, Italy. In 1632, the arch, designed by Giambattista della Scala, was meant to honor Alvise Vallaresso, Venetian captain of the town, for his diligence in attempting to stem the Bubonic plague in Padova.
Venetian Winged Lion, Palazzo della Ragione, Piazza delle Erbe, Padova, Veneto, Italy
