Escher Exhibition in Padua 2026: All the Masterpieces at the San Gaetano Cultural Center

Until July 19, 2026, the Centro Culturale Altinate San Gaetano in Padua hosts “M.C. Escher – All the Masterpieces,” the largest and most comprehensive exhibition ever dedicated to the famous Dutch artist.

An unmissable opportunity to discover the visionary universe of Maurits Cornelis Escher, master of impossible geometries, capable of blending art, mathematics, perception, and visual poetry into a unique and still astonishing language.

Promoted by the Municipality of Padua and curated by Federico Giudiceandrea, one of the world’s leading collectors and experts on Escher, the exhibition guides visitors through a fascinating journey across the artist’s creative evolution: from his beginnings as a landscape artist to his most famous works that revolutionized the way space, infinity, and reality are represented.

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Christmas 2025 in Padua: Under a Sky of Wonders

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“Under a Sky of Wonders” is the chosen theme for Christmas 2025 in Padua — an invitation to enjoy the city during its most magical time of year. The streets light up, squares and buildings are dressed in stars, and the festive atmosphere fills every corner with lights, scents, and warmth.

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Things to do in Padua in November: events, exhibitions and autumn flavours

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Padua in November: culture, music, art and food and wine

Why visit Padua in November?
Padua in November is anything but a grey or sleepy city. Even this month, there are plenty of things to do in Padua and its province, with something for every taste: from the opera season to the Jazz Festival, from major autumn–winter exhibitions to the rich program of the “Novembre Patavino” Festival, now in its twelfth edition.

A month that brings together culture, music, art and food and wine, turning the city into a true open-air stage.

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Modigliani and Picasso in Padua: The Exhibition that tells about the voices of modernity

If you love modern art, this is an exhibition not to be missed.
The works come from the LaM – Lille Métropole Musée d’Art moderne, d’Art contemporain et d’Art brut, one of the most important French museums dedicated to modern art.
A unique opportunity to admire the protagonists of the 20th century up close and also discover the lesser-known but equally fascinating voices of modernity.

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The Secret World of Vivian Maier on Show in Padua

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Who was Vivian Maier?

Vivian Maier was a nanny. An ordinary person, it seemed. She lived between New York, Paris, and especially Chicago, taking care of children in various families. But in her free time, almost secretly, she photographed everything that caught her eye: faces, streets, scenes of everyday life. No one knew she was building an immense visual treasure.

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ApartmentsPadova: Supporter of Two Major Events in May 2025

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Two Major Upcoming Events in Padova: The 10th ICEVI-Europe Conference and Padova SensoriAbile.
What are these events about? Professionals from around the world will gather to share research and experiences aimed at improving the quality of life and autonomy of blind and visually impaired children and young adults, while also promoting a culture of inclusion and accessibility in society.

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Both events are promoted by the Fondazione Robert Hollman, which has been providing comprehensive support and guidance for children with visual impairments and their families in Italy since the 1970s.

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Super Fun! Selfies and 3D Illusions

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Until February 23, 2025, the Cattedrale Ex Macello in Padua is hosting an absolutely original and unmissable event: Super Fun! Selfie and 3D Illusions .

What is “Super Fun! Selfies and 3D Illusions”?

Prosecuzione ideale della Mostra delle Illusioni svoltasi nella stessa sede nel 2023, è una mostra interattiva che permette a bambini e adulti di compiere un viaggio tra sogno e realtà attraverso un percorso espositivo originale e sorprendente. Ci immergeremo infatti in un mondo di illusioni ottiche, giochi di prospettiva, scenografie spettacolari e situazioni surreali, dove sarà il visitatore a diventare protagonista assoluto.

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Matisse Picasso Modigliani Mirò

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When: October 5, 2024 – January 12, 2025
Where: Palazzo Zabarella, Padua

In Padua, a Must-See Exhibition on Drawing Masterpieces

The Grenoble Museum has lent Palazzo Zabarella a significant selection of its rich collection of drawings, revealing a hitherto unexplored part of the collection; in this new exhibition, the best-known artists are mentioned in the title: Matisse, Picasso, Modigliani and Mirò.

Palazzo Zabarella in Padua thus continues its international dialogue with prestigious museums around the world. It is now the turn, in fact, of the Grenoble Museum, whose collection of early 20th-century French art is second only to the Centre Pompidou.

The museum boasts an enviable collection of masterpieces, making this an excellent reason to visit Padua—perhaps during the Christmas holidays.

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2024 Festa del Baccalà (Cod festival) in Padua

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Domenica 10 novembre 2024 si terrà a Padova la festa del baccalà. Tra le vie più suggestive del centro storico verranno infatti proposte degustazioni di baccalà, musica, e alle ore 11 e alle ore 16 si terrà una rievocazione storica nella quale scopriremo l’avventuroso viaggio di Pietro Querini, mercante veneziano, alla scoperta del baccalà nel 1431 .

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