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University of Padua

via 8 Febbraio, 2, 35122 Padua, Italy
39 049 827 5111
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Ranked #5 of 54 attractions in Padua
Type: Educational Sites
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Skierniewice
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Worth to see if you are in Padua, it is first world university, so should be at least looking from exterior.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

I have known quite a few interesting facts regarding University of Padova, however about the tour itself I have only found out recently from TripAdvisor. I was able to give it a try on Saturday, 9th of February while in Padova. People in a formed group were of mixed nationalities, but the University guide managed to communicate well and efficiently... More

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Americus, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

Don't go to Padova without seeing the original university building. You'll be surrounded by the spirits of some history's greatest minds.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2012

I was really surprised how bid this university was, student ares were spread out with lot's people from around the world here

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Mere UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2012

A university is an unusual place to visit as a tourist but this is a must to see the first viewing chamber of medical dissection

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

We wanted to go on the tour, but they offer it at set times and it didn't jive with our schedule ( we were there in winter). You can look up the times online. But aside from that, the area around the university is full of energy, shops and places to see. We enjoyed what we did see.

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Philadelphia, PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

Got to see the lecturn from which Galileo lectured. The operating theater was very interesting as well. Worth a visit.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2012

This short timed tour is with a guide and we were shown the pulpit which Galileo used to give his lectures. The most fascinating part of the tour was when we were taken into the 16C galleried anatomy theatre where the bodies were dissected. This is the oldest surviving medical lecture theatre.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2012

We were lucky enough to tour with a friend who is a student here so we got a lot of good inside information on the history of the university and it is quite interesting especially if you are a woman..a must..I would check and see if they have a guided tour.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

We were 1/3 English, 1/3 French and 1/3 Italians and the guide would only speak French or Italian and yets say any rules, ie Watch your step....in English. It was awful for us as I was only in Padua for 2 hours...plus we had to pay anyhow..about 5 E each. I want to write to the dean when I get... More

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