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“Study here is not just about earning a degree, but taking on the torch of human civilization.” As one of the oldest top research universities in the world, the University of Padua (UNIPD) has been the god-like place to witness countless “first steps for humanity”!

From 1678, when Elena Cornaro Piscoopia became the world's first female Ph.D., until now a group of academics are shining at the forefront of science, here has always believed that only academic freedom can light up the truth of the universe✨!

Walking up the ladder of the University of Padua is like one step at a time following the great predecessors of history and becoming their alumni siblings – if you are longing for academic exploration and cultural transmission, this is one of the must-see pilgrimage lists!

📍Location: Università degli Studi di Padova
Address: Via 8 Febbraio, 2, 35122 Padova PD, Italy
Opening hours: Varies according to different colleges, it is recommended to check the official website in advance to arrange a tour

If you want to feel the light of ancient and modern knowledge and walk into the light of human civilization, plan your Padua check-in trip now!

“Study here is not just about earning a degree, but taking on the torch of human civilization.” As one of the oldest top research universities in the world, the University of Padua (UNIPD) has been the god-like place to witness countless “first steps for humanity”! From 1678, when Elena Cornaro Piscoopia became the world's first female Ph.D., until now a group of academics are shining at the forefront of science, here has always believed that only academic freedom can light up the truth of the universe✨! Walking up the ladder of the University of Padua is like one step at a time following the great predecessors of history and becoming their alumni siblings – if you are longing for academic exploration and cultural transmission, this is one of the must-see pilgrimage lists! 📍Location: Università degli Studi di Padova Address: Via 8 Febbraio, 2, 35122 Padova PD, Italy Opening hours: Varies according to different colleges, it is recommended to check the official website in advance to arrange a tour If you want to feel the light of ancient and modern knowledge and walk into the light of human civilization, plan your Padua check-in trip now!

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The Abbey of Santa Giustina: Padua’s Grand Hidden Gem ⛪✨

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The Abbey of Santa Giustina: Padua’s Grand Hidden Gem ⛪✨

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Unforgettable Family Stay at Villa Rosa

Unforgettable Family Stay at Villa Rosa

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🇮🇳A must-try for spice lovers! Padua's Thope North Indian cuisine is full of surprises 🍛

🇮🇳A must-try for spice lovers! Padua's Thope North Indian cuisine is full of surprises 🍛

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Those who cook with heart get you best | The food philosophy here is simply irresistible.

Those who cook with heart get you best | The food philosophy here is simply irresistible.

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Must-see in Padua! Giotto's frescoes

Must-see in Padua! Giotto's frescoes

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A Slice of Italian La Dolce Vita: Fresh Pasta and Aperol Spritz at miscusi Milan 🍝🍹

A Slice of Italian La Dolce Vita: Fresh Pasta and Aperol Spritz at miscusi Milan 🍝🍹

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Crunching Pinecones on the Lungomare: Is This the Most Underrated Walk in the Lagoon?

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Crunching Pinecones on the Lungomare: Is This the Most Underrated Walk in the Lagoon?

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Piazza Accademia Delia | Euganeo Stadium | Casa del Mutilato di Guerra | Giardino delle Porte Contarine | Reggia dei Carraresi | Roseto di Santa Giustina | Church of Santa Maria dei Servi, Padua | Facce I Molti Volti Della Storia Umana | La Casa dello Speziale | Oratory of Saint Giorgio | Convento e Chiesa delle Eremite di S. Bonaventura | Asilo Monumento ai Caduti di Voltabarozzo | Piazza delle Erbe | Botanical Museum | Chiesa di San Canziano | Area cani ai Giardini dell'Arena | CSI Padova | Scientology of Padova | Extra Extra | Chiostro della Magnolia | Museum of Mineralogy | “Enrico Bernardi” Museum of Machines | Torre di Ezzelino | Strada Romana Presso Il Bar Il Gancino | Palazzo Da Zara | Chiesa Parrocchiale di Cristo Re | Museum of Geology and Palaeontology | Scuola della Carita | Parco villa Berta | Parco Città dei Bambini

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The Abbey of Santa Giustina: Padua’s Grand Hidden Gem ⛪✨ | Unforgettable Family Stay at Villa Rosa | 🇮🇳A must-try for spice lovers! Padua's Thope North Indian cuisine is full of surprises 🍛 | Those who cook with heart get you best | The food philosophy here is simply irresistible. | Must-see in Padua! Giotto's frescoes | A Slice of Italian La Dolce Vita: Fresh Pasta and Aperol Spritz at miscusi Milan 🍝🍹 | Crunching Pinecones on the Lungomare: Is This the Most Underrated Walk in the Lagoon? | 🏰 Walk on the Ancient Walls of Cittadella, Italy’s Perfectly Preserved Fortress ✨ | Padua's Best Traditional Food – Recipes Passed Down From Grandma | 🎨 Padua's Artist Who Made Complexity Feel Simple – Have You Heard of Giancarlo Zen? | 🖼️ Padua's Other Museum – The One Most People Walk Past | Padua's World-Changing Masterpiece: One Chapel, 15 Minutes, 25 People | Padua is right next door to Venice, and it's seriously underrated by the travel world! | 🇮🇹A hidden gem in Padua's Plaza de la Paix｜All'Ombra della Piazza, a retro-style, subtly tipsy bistro🍷 | 🇮🇹 Italy Autumn by Train — 8D7N 🍂🚆 Your Ultimate Cozy Season Rail Adventure | Northern Italy’s three cities | a scholar, an architect, and a hopeless romantic | Unforgettable Berber Experience with Rachid | Padova Old Town Mornings☀️🏛️🇮🇹🚶‍♀️✨❤️ | Epic Padova Stroll✨⛪️🇮🇹🍕🌺🪻❤️ | Padova Giant Grace⛪✨🇮🇹📿☀️❤️ | Summer Bistro Vibes✨🍃🌬️🙌🇮🇹🫠 | Padova Bar Escape🍹🌬️🍃🇮🇹🙌🫠 | Church Cat Charm😸🇮🇹⛪️✨👏❤️ | Padova Sun & Basilica Tales☀️⛪️🇮🇹🍹🙌✨🫠 | Delicious Chinese Food in Padova NOT to be Missed‼️❤️🇮🇹🌶️🥢🍚🍜 | Historic Café from 1831‼️✨🍵☕️🍰🇮🇹🙌❤️ | Galileo Legacy🌟✨🙌🇮🇹🏛️ | TIMELESS VENICE: LIVING TRADITION IN THE FLOATING CITY 🇮🇹

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