Visit the Scrovegni Chapel

It is easy to visit Padua (Padova) on a day trip or stopover by train from Venice to see the top sights: Giotto's frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel and the magnificent Basilica of St Anthony.

Dominating the west wall is the grand Last Judgment. Christ in Majesty sits within a mandorla, flanked by angels and apostles. The saved are gathered into the celestial city; the damned fall into hell below.

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Henk Bekker is a European travel writer specializing in transportation, cultural destinations, and practical travel advice for visitors to Europe. His work focuses on clear, up-to-date guides that simplify complex travel systems such as public transportation, tickets, and routes.