As city's go, Padova is a charming, friendly university town. Although this city is less than an hour away from its more illustrious neighbour Venice, you could be a world away. Much less hustle and bustle, that's for sure. What with its medieval marketplaces, fascist-era facades and, of course, the hipness of the student community. Although Padova is an important industrial hub, it's a dynamic city that makes for a welcoming change from its tourist-heavy neighbour. Give Padova an explore; you might just fall in love?
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