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- German
- English
Step into the shadows of the Inquisition and the light of the Scientific Revolution. Discover how a small northern Italian city became Europe's intellectual sanctuary. From clandestine human dissections and Galileo's handmade telescopes to the fierce anti-fascist resistance of World War II, uncover the thrilling, dangerous and deeply human stories of scholars who risked everything for the freedom to think.
- A 2.8 km self-guided tour with 4 stops over 78 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Social Fabric & Everyday Life
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Padua's main station, take local public transport toward Palazzo Bo. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Palazzo Bo on Via VIII Febbraio. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Orto Botanico di Padova, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Padua's main station. The departure point is the botanical garden on Via Orto Botanico. 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, home to the world's oldest anatomical theater and a birthplace of modern empirical science.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Palazzo Liviano
A 1930s modernist building that served as a nerve center for the university's anti-fascist resistance during World War II.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The modest house where Galileo lived, built his telescope, and discovered the moons of Jupiter, forever changing our place in the universe.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Orto Botanico 1545
The world's oldest academic botanical garden, where Renaissance scholars broke from ancient texts to study nature through direct observation.
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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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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