Prefettura di Padova

Prefettura di Padova is a public building in Padua, Padova, Veneto. Prefettura di Padova is situated nearby to Piazza Antenore, as well as near Tomb of Antenor.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Tomb of Antenor and Palazzo della Ragione.

Tomb of Antenor

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The Tomb of Antenor, also called the Sepulchre of Antenore, is a 13th-century monument created to honor an unearthed ancient sarcophagus, claimed to be that of the Trojan warrior and counselor Antenor, the legendary founder of Padua; it is located in Piazza Antenore, in Padua, region of Veneto, Italy.

Palazzo della Ragione

Museum

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The Palazzo della Ragione is a medieval market hall, town hall and palace of justice building in Padua, in the Veneto region of Italy. The upper floor was dedicated to the town and justice administration; while the ground floor still hosts the historical covered market of the city. Palazzo della Ragione is situated 280 metres northwest of Prefettura di Padova.

Piazza Antenore

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Arcella and Terranegra.

Arcella

Suburb

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Arcella is the name of a district in Padua, located close to the Milan-Venice railway, north-east of Padua's central station. However, urban expansion taking place since the 1950s, made the boundaries between the localities nearby imperceptible.