DESTINATION

CENTRO CULTURALE ALTINATE SAN GAETANO

CENTRO CULTURALE SAN GAETANO

Via Altinate, 71

Padova, 35100 (PD)

https://www.altinatesangaetano.it/en/contact-us

The Altinate/San Gaetano Cultural Centre, located in the heart of Padua—a city rich in history and culture—has become a landmark for residents and visitors alike over the years. It is a place dedicated to informing, promoting, and sharing culture in all its forms.

The Centre organises and hosts exhibitions, debates, festivals, cultural programmes, courses, and conferences. In everyday life is a place where people can socialise, study, attend concerts and performances, have lunch or enjoy a coffee, and read a book.

Airport: Venice International Airport
Rail: Padova Central Station
Tram: Line 1 (stop: Ponti Romani)
Bus: lines 3, 12, 18 (stop: Porta Altinate)
Car: Interparking - Park Padova Centro

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT PADOVA

PADOVA A CITY OF ARTS & SCIENCE IS...

A DESTINATION TO DISCOVER
With two UNESCO Heritage sites: the Botanical Garden, and Urbs Picta for the Padua’s fourteenth-century fresco cycles
THE CENTER OF REVOLUTIONARY SCIENTIFIC LEARNING
The University of Padova offers a wealth of science museums. If you are interested in science or hungry of new inspirations, follw the link: https://www.musei.unipd.it/en

WITHOUT? PADOVA HAS...

THE CAFE' WITHOUT DOORS: Caffé Pedrocchi was built in the ‘800s right by side of the University main building. It was a place where intellectuals, students, academicians and politicians could meet throught day and night, because it was open and accessible 24/7.

There you should try "caffè Pedrocchi", a special coffee with mint and cocoa or the typical green spritz, "spritz Pedrocchi"!

THE LAWN WITHOUT GRASS: Prato della Valle, one of the symbols of the city, is a large elliptical square, one of the largest in Europe (88620 sq.m.),second only to Moscow Red Square. It is indeed a large monumental place marked by a central green island, called Isola Memmia, enclosed by a channel decorated by 78 statues.

THE SAINT WITHOUT NAME: St. Anthonys’ Basilica is the main place of Catholic worship in the city since the fourth century, a destination of pilgrimage for more than 3 millions every year. It is a beloved church for Padovani, but they all call the church simply “Il Santo”.

GOOD TO KNOW

ITALIAN BARs

Italian bars are different from what the term might imply in some other countries. In Italy, the word "bar" refers to a place where you can get coffee, snacks, both pastries and sandwiches, and sometimes light meals. In addition to coffee, bars in Italy commonly offer a selection of alcoholic beverages. It's a social space where people gather, have conversations, and enjoy a break during the day.

In Padova most bars close ad midnight.

SPRITZ & "CICCHETTI"

A "Spritz" is a popular Italian cocktail that originated in the Veneto region.

The Spritz has become a symbol of socializing and aperitivo culture in Italy. It's often enjoyed as a pre-dinner drink, and the practice of having a Spritz with some small snacks, like cicchetti, is a popular tradition in many parts of the country, particularly in Veneto.

"Cicchetto" (plural: "cicchetti") refers to small appetizers or snacks that are typically served in bars or osterias. They are often enjoyed with a glass of wine or another beverage. Cicchetti can include a variety of small dishes such as bruschette, crostini, small sandwiches, olives, cheese, seafood, and more.

The social aspect of sharing cicchetti and enjoying them with friends is an integral part of the culinary experience in Veneto.

FOOD MARKET "Sotto il Salone"

A cooperative of salami- and sausage-makers was already active here in the sixteenth century (the very first of its kind in Europe). The busy indoor market of those days was a strictly Paduan thing. Nowadays, the goods on offer are slightly more cosmopolitan, but the spirit of the place remains very specia and there are many bars, tool. ‘Sotto il Salone’ is a name that refers to a unique structure, for the Salone this market is ‘under’ (sotto) Palazzo della Ragione, the largest raised hall in the world.