Places worth the detour in Padua
51 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Padua, Italy, across 6 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (21). Best known: Padova botanical garden. 44 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 51, ranked 51
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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13.Ovetari Chapel
Sacred sites · 15th century · Hidden gem
Chapel in the right arm of the Church of the Eremitani in Padua, renowned for a Renaissance fresco cycle by Andrea Mantegna and others
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22.Church of Saint Francis the Greater
Sacred sites · 15th century · Hidden gem
Church in Padua, Italy
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24.Museum Bottacin
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Padova, Italy, hosted in Palazzo Zuckermann
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32.Shoe Museum of Villa Foscarini Rossi
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Italy
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34.Ponte Molino
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Roman segmental arch bridge across the Bacchiglione in Padua, Italy
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50.Saint Andrew's Lion
Built landmarks · 13th century · Hidden gem
Monument outside the Sant'Andrea Church
