During our visit to Venice one of the days was forecast to be a bit overcast and rainy. So, we decided to get the train to Padua. It was a really quick journey to this overlooked Italian city, taking less than 30 minutes by train. You take the train at Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia and you are in Padua in no time. The station in Venice is really accessible being right in the centre and a quick minutes walk from Padua train station and you are greeted with stunning buildings, parks and many a restaurant.

Padua is known for its vast 13th-century Basilica of St. Anthony, which is stunning and can be seen beautifully from the city square Prato della Valle. The basilica, with its Byzantine-style domes and notable artworks, contains the namesake saint’s tomb.