Verano's Recipe of the Day

 

Padua, a northeastern Italian city, is capital of the Province of Padova.  The Province of Podova is located in the Veneto Region.  Padua is a picturesque city with many open squares.  Tourists will also want to visit the Romanesque-Gothic style Basilica Sant'Antonio.  Construction began in the 13th century.  The Basilica contains the tomb of Saint Anthony of Padua.  Another tourist attraction is the Scrovegni Chapel, which is noted for frescoes, painted by the Florentine artist Giotto.  The Civic Museum of Padua is also of interest to those who like to see antiquities, coins, and fine art.  Another splendid tourist site is the botanical gardens of Padua, established in 1545.  In addition, the city is home to the University of Padua, one of the oldest universities in Europe.

Padua was a wealthy Roman city which was sacked by the Lombards in 601 AD.  Padua regained its economic prominence in the region, even after Venice took control of the city.  Venice held the city until 1797.  Soon thereafter it became a member of the kingdom of Italy. 

 

Population:

218,186 (1990 estimate)

Commerce and Industry:

Machinery production

Automotive parts

Furniture

Plastics

Liquors and foodstuffs (sugar, pasta, and canned vegetables)

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Tour of Northern Italian Dining