a long hallway with many paintings on the walls
white concrete building near body of water during night time
blue and brown concrete building
  • a long hallway with many paintings on the walls
  • white concrete building near body of water during night time
  • blue and brown concrete building

Padua and the Palladian Villas

Explore Padua, a picturesque city near Venice, known for its arcaded streets and as the setting for Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. Visit the stunning Scrovegni Chapel to admire Giotto's famous frescoes, and optionally, St. Anthony Church. This tour also includes visits to two magnificent Palladian Villas, showcasing extraordinary architecture.

Just outside Venice, situated beautifully along the Bacchiglione River is the picturesque city of Padua. This city comprises a complex network of arcaded streets that open into a scenic piazza and has bridges flowing back and forth across the river, which was used as a moat in ancient times. It’s also where most of Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew was set. Clients will spend the day touring this city and the famous Scrovegni Chapel. The chapel was originally attached to the Scrovegni family’s palace and was frescoed by the master Giotto beginning in 1303. This beautiful artwork covers each wall to narrate events in the lives of the Virgin Mary and Christ. You can also visit the nearby St. Anthony Church and cloister.  This special day also includes a visit to two nearby Palladian Villas that offer a unique look at extraordinary architecture.

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