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Piazza dei Signori, Padua

Piazza dei Signori, Padua

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Piazza dei Signori, Padua

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Location: Padova, Veneto, Italy

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1. Piazza dei Signori, Padova – Palazzo della Ragione, Padua loop from Padova

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2. Piazza della Frutta, Padua – Piazza dei Signori, Padova loop from Santa Rita

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3. Piazza della Frutta, Padua – Palazzo della Ragione, Padua loop from Santa Rita

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Paul

November 19, 2025

Piazza dei Signori, Padua
For the people of Padua, a stroll to the squares of the historic center, such as Piazza della Frutta, Piazza delle Erbe, and Piazza dei Signori, means immersing oneself in the markets that traditionally enliven the city every morning. Shopping is simultaneously a pleasure, a social occasion, a kind of daily ritual. But it's also worthwhile to look up and admire the architecture of the houses, balconies, and historic buildings that frame them.

Piazza dei Signori is surrounded on its two main sides by two wings with colonnades, elegantly enhanced by terraces with antique wrought-iron balconies. The two shorter sides are bordered by the Church of San Clemente and the Palazzo del Capitanio with its clock tower, whose colonnade leads to the Corte Capitaniato and the nearby square of the same name.

Here once stood the Castello dei Carraresi, which today houses the University of Padua with its Faculty of Literature and Philosophy and the rooms painted by Altichiero. On the south side of the square stands the elegant Loggia del Consiglio, or Gran Guardia, the 16th-century building where the city's Maggior Consiglio (Great Council) used to meet. The wide staircase leading to the loggia and the council chamber on the main floor are particularly worth seeing.

Text / Source: Turismo Padova

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

July 5, 2024

Piazza dei Signori; a large square with the Palazzo del Capitano (from the 14th-16th centuries), where the Venetian governors resided and the watch tower with arcade and the elegant Loggia del Consiglio in Renaissance style. The clock still works on the almost 600 year old mechanism.
Entrance is free, groups of maximum 10 people (guided tours only in the morning on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday).

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Damiano 🇮🇹

November 16, 2023

Piazza dei Signori in Padua is a charming square where history meets lively Italian life. With its medieval town hall, the impressive Palazzo della Ragione, and the open-air Loggia del Consiglio, the square is a picturesque blend of architecture and activity. The clock tower adds a touch of timeless elegance, while the statue of Dante Alighieri pays homage to the city's rich cultural heritage. Whether you're sipping coffee at a nearby café or exploring the vibrant markets, Piazza dei Signori invites you to soak in the essence of Paduan life.

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1. Piazza dei Signori, Padova – Palazzo della Ragione, Padua loop from Padova

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