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Duomo di Padova

Plaza of the Duomo, Padua, Italy
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Ranked #18 of 36 attractions in Padua
4.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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San Francisco, California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We travel far and wide to see good art and we're happy to pay for the privilege. The Baptistry charged 2,80 euros per person which felt a bit rich for what you saw. Granted, every inch of the circular room, including the ceiling, was covered with frescos but if you've been in Italy for any length of time, you've seen... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We visited the Duomo following mass and were treated to beautiful performance by a boys choir. Memorable visit. More

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Bratislava, Slovakia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Whilst the Cathedral is indeed beautiful it is the Baptistry that demands a visit. It is simply breath-taking. The square contains a number of lovely little bars & restaurants & it's only a short walk to other Padua attractions. We enjoyed good weather during our stay & Piazza dell Duomo is the perfect place to relax & enjoy a glass... More

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Gdansk
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011
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Padova is only some 20 minutes or so from Venice. The City is ancient and has many attractions not least the Ancient Venician Palaces along the river. The market in the centre of Padova is well worth a walk around, as are the many Churches and monuments. As ever in Italy there is exceptional food of all types. We visted... More

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new york
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109 reviews 109 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2010
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My wife and I were in Padova for 7 days in early June 2010 and stopped in to see this large and beautiful cathedral. If you are in Padova it is well worth a stop. Also here is the history of the church that we found on the internet site Wikipedia the Duomo is the third edifice built in the... More

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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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Padua, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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Milan, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012
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