Padua is one of the intellectual hubs of the world - Dante, Galileo and Copernicus all have ties to this small city. Galileo and the poet Tasso attended university, here. Be sure to visit the Basilica where the remains of St. Anthony are interred
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Part of a lovely drive from Venice to Florence
Basilica St Anthony
The 13th century Basilica di Sant' Antonio houses the remains of the patron saint for which the church was named. Not only is his body entombed here, but his jawbone and well preserved tongue are on display for all to see.
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