We went to Padova on the way to Venicia and decided to to stop on the way to Firenze too because we liked it so much. It is a lot like Antigua Guatemala except the buildings are three and four stories tall. In Antigua there is a rule that no building can be taller than the Palacio de los Capitanes. At only two stories tall the Palacio isn't a sky scraper.
The highlight of Padova was the tomb of Saint Anthony at the Basilica. They have mass there 8 times a day during the week and really ramp it up on the weekends and holidays. We were there during three different masses and there was a good crowd for each mass. There is a big museum, a school and an abbey atached to the church/shrine. It made me think of my mom who was a big fan of Saint Anthony. She got him to pray for us a lot. He is the patron saint of lost things. There is a slot where you can put a picture of the lost thing in and Saint Anthony will get it back to you if it is in your best intrest.
I wanted to go shoping for new shoes in Padova, because my current shoes are worn out, and because I saw a nice store there last time we went through. Alas I was unable to find the store again and remain shoeless.
Here is a last look at Venice.
Us keeping the carnaval spirit going.
One of our favorite painting from Severim at the Peggy Guggenheim Foundation
Next favorite painting
The boats crowd in the canal
We found a good place to enjoy the floats
Yoly' carnival buddies
This is what the monster looked like from close up
Yoly and her phantom.
Then we went to Padova on our way to Florence.
New spring arrivals at Moncler in Padova.
The roman era arena in Padova.
Old Lamp at the roman arena.
Statues in the park.
COOKIES! This is my kind of cup of tea.
Padova canal.
I see Moorish influences in the architecture.
A book dedicated to Lucia.
Fountains and statues at the Prato della Valle Teatro Romano
A statue carving a statue, it's like artificial intelligence taking over the planet.
Tha angel's wings fell off.
Santa Giustina Abbey was founded in the sixth century and hosts her tomb and relics of St Luke and St Mathew
This is a close up of the flowers of a big tree. Spring is here!
Saint Anthony depicted as a connection between heaven and humanity, here Al stands in for all of humanity. Thanks Al!
Tactile display for the visually impaired
The angel of the basilica
Calm water in the canal
Water colour effect
Indoor market in Padova
Astrological clock on the façade of the Museum Diosezano in Padova
Most of the streets of Padova are paved like this. We love the look.
Inside the Catedrale Battistero
Every street in the old part of Padova has sheltered sidewalks. We don't mind the rain.
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