I returned to Padua after an organized excursion to the Venetian Dolomites, having to wait for my train for over two hours. A colleague from Padua suggested that I spend this time at the nearby Giardini dell'Arena, telling me how, in recent years, they have gone from being a pleasant place from an environmental point of view, but poorly frequented and therefore repulsive, to a safe and attractive place from all points of view. I followed her advice and I haven't regretted it. The gardens are animated by pubs and other removable shops, and the green spaces are occupied by visitors who, lying on a lawn or sitting on a bench, read a book, chat, rest. I paused in particular in the northern part of the park, the one overlooking the Piovego canal, where I found a free bench in the shade (it was still a rather hot September day), suitable for reading. The time waiting for the train so flew by. If I have the opportunity, I will be certainly pleased to return to this park.

It is a beautiful park near the famous Scrovegni Chapel. It is in a good condition well-groomed. It has a lot of beautiful flowers. It is a good place to go for a walk or sit on a bench to relax. There is also a playground for children inside. Unfortunately, I didn't pa much attention to the old roman buildings, as I was focused too much on the park.