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Giotto’s frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel, Padua

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Padua: Our Favourites

Giotto’s Scrovegni Chapel, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Le Calandre (Three MICHELIN Stars) at Rubano.

The back story

  1. The back story

    Padua: the back story

    Padua·In depth

    Giotto’s Scrovegni Chapel, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Le Calandre, with Three MICHELIN Stars.

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What to see

  1. Giotto’s frescoes

    Cappella degli Scrovegni

    Padua·Chapel

    Giotto’s frescoed chapel, seen by timed booking.

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  2. Three MICHELIN Stars

    Le Calandre

    Rubano·Restaurant

    The Alajmo family’s restaurant outside Padua: Three MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide.

    Via Liguria 1, Sarmeola, 35030 RubanoExplore View on map

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