Padua is one of the Italian cities with the greatest number of porticoes: over 25 kilometers of covered walkways cross the historic center, connecting squares, churches, noble palaces, shops, and ancient city streets.
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Typical Paduan expressions and sayings
If you are planning a stay in Padua in our apartments, you may already know that Padua is the city of the “three withouts”:
- the Saint without a name, namely the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua (simply called “the Saint” because of the strong devotion of the people of Padua toward the Franciscan friar, originally from Lisbon and patron saint of our city, where he lived and finally died in 1231)
- the Meadow without grass, namely Prato della Valle (in the past, the term “pratum” simply meant a large space used for trade and commerce)
- the Café without doors, the famous Caffè Pedrocchi (so called because, from its opening in 1831 until 1916, it kept its doors open day and night to welcome students, intellectuals, and patriots. This custom ended during World War I to prevent the Austrian enemy from spotting the lights in the middle of the night)
Christmas 2025 in Padua: Under a Sky of Wonders
“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.
Things to do in Padua in November: events, exhibitions and autumn flavours
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.
Osterie and New Street Food in the Historic Center of Padua
Street food and taverns in the historic center: here are our suggestions for admiring the city of the Saint on a beautiful spring day. Let’s take a walk through the narrow streets of the center, eating something delicious bought from a street food spot. Or let’s take a break in a historic tavern to taste the typical dishes of our cuisine.
ApartmentsPadova: Supporter of Two Major Events in May 2025
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.
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.