Padua: Discovering the 'Without' - A Journey through the Symbols of the City

Located in the Veneto region, Padua boasts a thousand-year history that makes it one of the most fascinating cities in Italy. Founded over 3000 years ago, Padua is one of the oldest cities in Italy and is a unique blend of a rich heritage of classical and contemporary elements. Its roots date back to pre-Roman times when it flourished as a city of the Euganeans, an ancient Italic people. The founding of the city is traditionally attributed to Antenor, a legendary Trojan hero whose myth still resonates in Padua.
During the Renaissance, Padua was an important cultural centre, attracting artists, scientists and scholars. Its university, founded in 1222, is one of the oldest and most prestigious in Europe, attracting luminaries such as Galileo Galilei. Padua has a rich artistic and architectural tradition, with works by masters such as Giotto and Donatello. Important monuments such as the Basilica di Sant'Antonio and the Palazzo della Ragione are just a taste of its wonders.
Over the centuries it has remained a centre of knowledge, art and progress, offering an enchanting journey through the past and present.
Today we will embark on a unique adventure to discover the 'senza', the distinctive symbols of this fascinating city. The use of the term "without" is intended to highlight the unique and peculiar characteristics of certain emblematic places in Padua. These places are associated with specific characteristics that make them special, and the use of 'Without' serves to highlight these characteristics in an evocative way. In the presentation, the use of the word "Without" aims to create an evocative image and highlight the unique and distinctive characteristics of these places, inviting the participants to explore and discover the special essence of Padua through the proposed itinerary.