How Is PADUA Italy's Secret?! Aperol Spritz & Modern Art!

Padua (Padova in Italian) is one of Italy’s most beautiful and underrated cities – and yes, it’s where the Aperol Spritz was invented!
This is #9 in my Hidden Europe series.

📍 Why does no one visit Padua, Italy?
Despite being just 30 minutes from Venice — and home to revolutionary frescoes, ancient universities, and the iconic Aperol Spritz — this stunning city remains surprisingly overlooked.
In this episode of Hidden Europe, I dive into Padua’s mind-blowing art, architecture, history, and local traditions… and show you why it absolutely deserves a spot on your Italy itinerary.

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⏳ Chapters (Click to Skip!):
00:00 - Why is Padua so overlooked?
00:46 - Piazza delle Erbe & Frutta – Padua’s lively twin squares
01:38 - Palazzo della Ragione – Medieval marvel & giant hall
03:52 - Scrovegni Chapel – The birthplace of modern art
06:34 - Basilica of Saint Anthony – Pilgrimage and legend
08:55 - Caffè Pedrocchi – Italy’s most radical café
09:55 - The Aperol Spritz – Born in Padua
10:36 - Bigoli Pasta – A fast and flavorful local tradition
11:27 - Piazza dei Signori – The grand living room of Padua
12:38 - Palazzo del Bo – One of the world’s oldest universities
14:08 - World’s First Botanical Garden – Orto Botanico di Padova
15:18 - Prato della Valle – One of Europe’s largest squares
16:45 - Final Thoughts – Why Padua is Italy’s best-kept secret

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