Province of Padua district, Veneto, Italy

Places to visit near Padova

Padova is a city in Province of Padua district, Veneto, Italy, home to about 203,725 people. Within 50 km by road there are 158 places to visit — 60 forts & heritage, 48 churches, 27 museums and 5 parks. The must-see places are Santa Sofia (1 km), Chiesa di Santa Caterina (1 km) and Cappella Ovetari (1 km).

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Padova at a glance

Location
Province of Padua district, Veneto, Italy
Population
about 203,725
Coordinates
45.4080° N, 11.8859° E
Places within 50 km
158 (158 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Padova

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Forts & heritage near Padova

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Padova. The closest is Mura Cinquecentesche di Padova (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Padova

65 churches within 100 km of Padova. The closest is Santa Sofia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Padova

33 museums within 100 km of Padova. The closest is Musei Civici Agli Eremitani (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Padova

8 parks within 100 km of Padova. The closest is Parco Querini (39 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Padova

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Padova. The closest is Monte Ceva (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Padova

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Padova. The closest is Parco Dei Colli Euganei (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Padova

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Padova
  2. 1 km Santa Sofia · church, Province of Padua
  3. 1 km Chiesa di Santa Caterina · church, Province of Padua
  4. 1 km Mura Cinquecentesche di Padova · heritage site, Province of Padua
  5. 1 km Palazzo Zabarella · heritage site, Province of Padua
  6. 1 km Cappella Ovetari · church, Province of Padua
  7. 1 km Back to Padova

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How to reach Padova

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    Within 15 km of Padova

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Padova by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6078Mura Cinquecentesche di Padova (1 km)
    Churches4865Santa Sofia (1 km)
    Museums2733Musei Civici Agli Eremitani (1 km)
    Parks58Parco Querini (39 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints67Monte Ceva (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Parco Dei Colli Euganei (23 km)
    Beaches & coast56Faro Rocchetta (43 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25San Giuliano (39 km)
    Other attractions33Santuario dell'Arcella (2 km)

    Padova: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Padova?

    Santa Sofia (church, about 1 km), Chiesa di Santa Caterina (church, about 1 km), Cappella Ovetari (church, about 1 km), Mura Cinquecentesche di Padova (heritage site, about 1 km), Palazzo Zabarella (heritage site, about 1 km), Musei Civici Agli Eremitani (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Padova?

    158 places on Spotwander: 60 forts & heritage, 48 churches, 27 museums, 5 parks, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Padova?

    Mura Cinquecentesche di Padova, about 1 km by road; Palazzo Zabarella (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Padova?

    Santa Sofia, about 1 km by road; Chiesa di Santa Caterina (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Padova?

    Musei Civici Agli Eremitani, about 1 km by road; Scoletta del Santo (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Padova?

    Start in Padova, visit Santa Sofia, then Chiesa di Santa Caterina, then Mura Cinquecentesche di Padova, then Palazzo Zabarella, then Cappella Ovetari, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Padova?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Padova

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Padova’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.