Description:
The name 'Padua' originates from the Latin word 'padua', meaning 'a place where water is abundant'. The city of Padua was founded in the 8th century by the Lombards and became an important center of learning and culture. The city is noted for its Gothic and Renaissance architecture, as well as for its numerous art museums. The Paduan dialect, a variant of the Italian language, is also spoken in the city.





