Prato della Valle
One of Italy's largest squares, with an oval green island surrounded by a canal and 78 statues. A favorite leisure spot for locals.
The square covers about 90,000 square meters. Its central green island is encircled by a ring canal, linked by four stone bridges. On both sides of the canal stand 78 statues of famous figures from Padua's history. There is a large market all day on Saturdays and an antiques market on the third Sunday of each month. The Basilica of Santa Giustina stands on the south side, and the Basilica of Saint Anthony is a five-minute walk to the north. In the evening, locals stroll and jog across the lawns.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Basilica of Santa Giustina
- Orto Botanico di Padova
- Oratory of Saint George & Scuola del Santo
- Basilica of Saint Anthony
- Loggia and Odeo Cornaro
- Padua Jewish Ghetto
- La Specola
- Piazza delle Erbe & Piazza della Frutta