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Padua

Padova  (Italian)
Pàdova  (Venetian)
Città di Padova
Prato della Valle
Prato della Valle
Flag of Padua
Flag
Country Italy
Region Veneto
Province Padua (PD)
Frazioni Altichiero, Arcella, Bassanello, Brusegana, Camin, Chiesanuova, Forcellini, Guizza, Mandria, Montà, Mortise, Paltana, Ponte di Brenta, Ponterotto, Pontevigodarzere, Sacra Famiglia, Salboro, Stanga, Terranegra, Volta Brusegana
Area
 • Total 92.85 km2 (35.85 sq mi)
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (31 October 2011)
 • Total 214,125
 • Density 2,306.14/km2 (5,972.9/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Padovano
Patavino
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
35100
Dialing code 049
Patron saint Saint Anthony of Padua
Saint day June 13
Basilika des hl. Antonius
S. Antony's cathedral
Abbazia di Santa Giustina
S. Giustina's cathedral

Padua (which is Padova in Italian) is a historic city in Italy, located close to the famous city of Venice. About 210,000 people live here, making it a lively place with a rich past.

Discovering Padua's Ancient Roots

Long ago, an old myth says that Padua was founded by a hero named Antenore from the city of Troja. People have lived in this area since the 4th century BC. This shows how incredibly old Padua is!

Padua Under Roman Rule

Around 215 BC, Padua became part of the powerful Roman Republic. This was a time when the Roman Empire was growing across Europe.

Challenges and Rebuilding in Padua

Padua faced tough times. In 426 AD, the city was destroyed by Attila the Hun, a famous warrior. Later, a general named Narses helped rebuild it. But then, the Lombards (also known as Langobardes) attacked and destroyed Padua a second time.

Padua Joins the Holy Roman Empire

In 774, Charles, the Great took control of Padua, bringing it under the power of the Francs. Later, the city became part of the Holy Roman Empire, a large group of lands in central Europe.

Padua's Medieval and Modern History

After some struggles with Emperor Frederic Barbarossa, Padua finally made peace in 1177. This was an important step for the city's future.

Founding Italy's Second University

A very important event happened in 1222: the second university in Italy was founded in Padua! This made the city a major center for learning and education.

Changing Hands in Padua

Over the centuries, Padua was controlled by different groups. In 1256, the Gulfs took over. Later, the powerful Republic of Venice gained control of the city. This lasted until Napoleon Bonaparte arrived and took charge.

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