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- English
Step into the 16th century and uncover how a quiet Northern Italian city revolutionized human understanding. On this redthread tour, you will trace the dramatic shift from medieval superstition to modern empirical science. Walk the very streets where anatomists first dared to question ancient texts, where medical students first learned at the bedside, and where the world's oldest academic botanical garden was planted to separate life-saving cures from deadly poisons. Join Max, a historian of science, and Elisa, a curious local, on a cerebral journey through the dawn of modern medicine.
- A 2.3 km self-guided tour with 4 stops over 71 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Spirituality, Myth & Nature
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Padua's main station, take local public transport toward Palazzo del Bo. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Palazzo del Bo, Padua, Italy. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Orto Botanico - Hortus Cinctus, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Padua's main station. The departure point is Orto Botanico - Hortus Cinctus, Padua, Italy. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Palazzo Bo
The historic seat of the University of Padua, where the theoretical foundation of modern anatomy and empirical observation began.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Housed in a 15th-century hospital, this site bridges the gap between theoretical university lectures and practical clinical medicine.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Prato Della Valle
A massive elliptical square featuring statues of illustrious figures, including Morgagni, the father of anatomical pathology.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Orto Botanico 1545
The original circular enclosure of the Orto Botanico, representing the Renaissance ideal of the macrocosm contained within a microcosm.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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