The best way to vary gastronomy tour though Padua and to take tongue off traditional pizza and pasta is to pay a visit to the Shangai restaurant specializing in Chinese cuisine. Mouth wetting chicken wings under spicy sauce, traditional Pecking Roast Duck, original vegetable accompaniments and a vast selection of drinks and cocktails as well as a fine decoration of the hall are adding to the comfort and leisure of …
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An interesting religious monument is the Basilica of Santa Giustina. According to the legends, it is located in the very place where the holy Christian martyr Justina of Padua was buried more than 1,500 years ago. The first church on the site of the present one was built back in the 6th century. Today, visitors to the city can see the basilica that was erected in the 16th century. The cross-shaped building is …
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8. Many museums and cultural establishments offer sufficient discounts for kids and students. To get a discount one should have all the documents proving the right to benefits.
7. High quality service in restaurants and cafés should necessarily be rewarded with tips. In upscale eating houses tips may be included into a total bill otherwise one will need to add 10 – 15% to the sum of the bill to …
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The largest shopping center in Padua is the Sotto il Salone one, offering the largest choice of goods from clothing of leading brands to exclusive jewelry, perfumes and kids goods. The largest market place of the city is the Mercatini dell' Antiquariato e Modernariato. This is exactly the place to hunt fresh foods and memorable souvenirs. A destination of a smaller scale but the same interesting and attractive is …
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Thus, by the end of the 16th century the palace hosted the first and only one anatomy theater on the territory of Europe. In the beginning of the 17th century Galileo Galilei was teaching students there. The same impressive historical landmark is the Palace of Ragione (Palazzo della Ragione). Its length is about 80m and the height of the building is 24m. The palace of ultimate beauty serves as a kind of a border …
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Cappella degli Scrovegni is one of the main cultural sights of this town. The chapel is decorated with frescoes by Giotto. Since the building is very old and requires careful approach, the excursion to the chapel lasts 15 minutes only. The number of visitors that can enter the premises at the same time is also severely restricted. Such measures are necessary in order to maintain the climate within the building. Any …
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Travelling around Italy - transportation network
In view of the fact that Italy is one of the most developed countries in the world, the transport interchange on its territory is also characterized by high level of activity. The most common type of public transport is buses. Please pay attention to the fact that they go both on intra-city, and on interurban trips. Thanks to the extensive automobile interchange, it is possible to go by bus even to the most remote regions of the country. At most bus stops, you will find an information screen with timetable and fare. The vehicle always runs on schedule. You can buy a ticket in the buses themselves when boarding, or in tobacco, or newspaper kiosks. As a rule, all regular trips run from 6 am to 12 noon. With regards traveling to very remote places, regular trips run only once a week, thus tickets will need to be booked in advance.
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