Sport and Leisure
CUS - University Sport Centre
via Giordano Bruno 27
tel. +39 049 685222 +39 049 681761
e-mail: info@cuspadova.it
Sport fields and structures
via Giordano Bruno 27
tel. +39 049 8801551
via J. Corrado 4
tel. +39 049 8076766
Sport Centres, Stadiums and Swimming Pools - last update: 1 May 2018
SPORT CENTRES
Centro Sportivo Plebiscito
(climbing, football, swimming, squash, tennis, fitness, rugby)
via Geremia 2/2
tel.: +39 049 611133
Impianto Polifunzionale Brentella
(basket, paddle, BMX, football,climbing, gym, volleyball, roller-skating, skateboarding, archery)
via Pelosa 74/c
tel.: +39 049 8716915
Paltana
(canoeing, swimming, tennis)
via Decorati al Valor Civile 2
tel.: +39 049 681300
Pattinodromo
(hockey, roller-skating)
via D’Acquapendente 1/g
tel.: +39 049 8801262
Golf della Montecchia
via Montecchia 12
Selvazzano Dentro (PD)
tel.: +39 049 8055550
Couver Tennis
(tennis, five-a-side football)
via Monte Pertica 57
Tel.: +39 049 8761610
Boomerang
(beach volley, fitness, football, tennis, swimming)
via Vecellio 1
Ponte San Nicolò (PD)
tel.: +39 049 717222
www.boomerangclub.it
STADIUMS
Colbachini
(athletics)
Piazza Azzurri D’Italia (Arcella)
tel.: +39 049 8227114
Euganeo
(soccer; sometimes used for concerts and shows)
viale Nereo Rocco 60
tel.: +39 049 865 8341
Palafabris – San Lazzaro
(indoor sports; sometimes used for concerts and shows)
via San Marco 53
tel.: +39 049 738 617oasi 2000
SWIMMING POOLS
Amusement Park
via Fogazzaro 8/d
tel.: +39 049 8805025
Complesso Natatorio Paltana
via Decorati al Valor Civile 2
tel.: +39 049 681300
Centro Sportivo Plebiscito
via Geremia 2/2
tel.: +39 049 611133
Oasi 2000
Via Pioveghetto, 9
tel.: +39 049 8712600
Società Nuotatori Padovani
via Tirana 23
tel.: +39 049 8710252
THERMAL SWIMMING POOLS (please note that the list below is only a limited selection of facilities; for further information please visit the official website)
Columbus Thermal Pool
via Martiri d’Ungheria 22 - 35036 Abano Terme (PD)
tel.: +39 049 8601555-0744
Esplanade Tergesteo
via Roma 54 - 35036 Montegrotto Terme (PD)
tel.: +39 049 8911777
www.esplanadetergesteo.it
Petrarca
piazza Roma 23 - 35036 Montegrotto Terme (PD)
tel.: +39 049 8911744
www.hotelpetrarca.it
Terme Preistoriche
via Castello 5 - 35036 Montegrotto Terme (PD)
tel.: +39 049 793477
www.termepreistoriche.it
Parks and Gardens - last update: 1 May 2018
Giardino Alicorno and Park "Margherita Hack" (City Centre)
Entrance in San Pio X Promenade, via Cavallotti and via Pietro Cossa
Giardino degli ulivi di Gerusalemme (Sacra Famiglia)
Entrance in via Isonzo, via Como, via Sondrio and via Caserta
Giardino dei Ciliegi (Arcella)
Entrance in via Reni, via Duprè, via Morandi
Giardino dei Giusti del Mondo (Forcellini)
Entrance in via Forcellini, on the corner of viale dell’Internato Ignoto
Giardino Fantasia (Arcella)
Entrance in via Ticino
Giardino Milcovich (Arcella)
Entrance in via Da Montagnana and via Enrico Rubaltelli
Parco degli Alpini (Near the Stadium)
Entrance in via Capitello and via Due Palazzi
Parco Europa and Giardino di Cristallo (Near Padova Fiere)
Entrance in via Venezia, via Zamboni, via Maroncelli, via del Pescarotto
Parco Fistomba (Portello)
Entrance in via Ognissanti
Parco Iris (Forcellini)
Entrance in via Canestrini, via Ongarello and via Forcellini
Parco Morandi (Arcella)
Entrance in via Duprè and via L. Strazzabosco
Parco Roncajette (Terranegra)
Entrance in via Sant’ Orsola Vecchia
HISTORICAL GARDENS
Giardino Appiani (near Prato della Valle)
Entrance in via Marghera
Giardini dell’Arena (City Centre)
Entrance in corso Garibaldi and via Porciglia
Giardino della Rotonda (City Centre)
Entrance in piazza Mazzini and via Citolo da Perugia
Roseto di Santa Giustina (near Prato della Valle)
Entrance in via Sanmicheli, 25 (Casa Ivo Scapolo)
Parco Treves De’ Bonfili (Pontecorvo)
Entrance in via D’Alviano
Theatre and music - last update: 1 May 2018
Musical Theatre and Auditorium Cesare Pollini
via Cassan 17
tel.: +39 0498750648
www.amicimusicapadova.org
Carichi Sospesi
vicolo Portello 12
tel.: +39 347 4214400 (theatre); +39 349 1362495 (music and tango classes); +39 347 0327311 (parties and events)
www.carichisospesi.com
Gran Teatro Geox - Ex Foro Boario
corso Australia
tel.: +39 8644888
www.granteatrogeox.com
Piccolo Teatro don Bosco
via Asolo 2
tel.: +39 049 8827288
www.piccolo-padova.it
Teatro ai Colli
via Monte Lozzo 16
tel.: +39 049 8900599 - +39 345 8750799
www.teatroaicolli.it
Teatro Comunale Giuseppe Verdi
via dei Livello 32
tel.: +39 0498777011 (switchboard)
tel.: +39 04987770213 (ticket office)
www.teatrostabileveneto.it/padova/
Teatro de LiNUTILE
via Agordat 5
tel.: +39 0492022907
www.teatrodelinutile.com
Teatrocontinuo
via Messico 1
tel.: +39 049650294
MUSIC AND DANCING CLUBS
Big Club
via Armistizio 68
http://www.big-club.com/
Extra Extra
via Ciamician 5
http://www.extraextra.it/
Fishmarket Show Bar (Encs Membership Card needed)
via Fra’ Paolo Sarpi 37
http://www.fishmarket.it/
Il Chiosco (Libertas Membership Card needed)
via Ariosto 10 (summer opening only)
http://ilchiosco.pd.it/
Love Discoteque
via Bernina 18
Pixelle (Arci Membership Card needed)
via Turazza 19/4
Q Bar
vicolo dei Dotto 3
http://www.q-bar.it/
Festivals and Events
Festa delle Matricole (First Year Student Celebration)
Every year, on the second Saturday of October, the Goliardi of the University of Padova organise this special event which brings together all first-year students in Italy.
Fuochi Artificiali (Fireworks)
On August 15 and New Year's Eve the magnificent Prato della Valle lights up with spectacular bursts of fireworks which attract thousands of people throughout North-East Italy.
Maratona di Sant’Antonio (St. Anthony’s Marathon)
Taking place every year in Spring
Sherwood Festival
An independent, self-managed summer event, offering a huge array of music, drama events, cultural initiatives and entertainment
Padova Jazz Festival
This famous autumn event attracts a wide range of famous international jazz artists who perform in some of the most popular meeting venues in the city such as the San Gaetano Cultural Centre, Teatro Verdi and Hotel Plaza.
Check all events taking place in Padova on http://www.padovanet.it/search/events
UNIPD Store - the University Shop
The "UNIPD Store" University store has been opened to visitors since March 2002. The store was created and designed with the intention of making both students and visitors familiar with the history and traditions that have made the University famous throughout the world. Both shops offers merchandise such as caps, T-shirts, pens, scarves, watches and postcards, leather items, rigorously branded with the sign of the University of Padova. Purchases may also be made online through the e-commerce site. For the University employees and students a 10% discount is applied.
Well-trained staff are on hand to help student and tourist with information regarding the University.
UNIPD store
Palazzo Bo - via VIII febbraio 2
tel.: +39 049 8273110 - fax +39 049 8273111
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9-12.30 and 15-18
UNIPD Store San Francesco
via San Francesco, 12 - 35123 Padova,
tel. 049.8273732
Opening hours: Monday 15.30-19; Tuesday-Saturday 9.30-12.30 and 15.30-19
e-mail: upstore@unipd.it
www.upstore.it
Shops and Services
Shops are usually open from 9 to 12.30 am and from 3.30/4 to 7.30/8 pm, while some department stores and supermarkets are open all day (9 am - 7.30 pm).
Daily markets and the Salone
Padova’s daily markets typically sell fresh food and are held in the main squares of the city, i.e. piazza della Frutta, piazza delle erbe and piazza dei signori, between 8 am and 1 pm. A larger market is held on Saturday morning in Padova’s biggest square, i.e. Prato della Valle, while on the third Sunday of the month there is an antique market. Inside the salone, that is under the porticoes and the galleries of Palazzo della Ragione, you can find several butcher’s shops and groceries which revive the atmosphere of the ancient markets. These are some of the typical shops where you can go:
- Alimentari e Gastronomia di Marcolin (foodstuffs)
- Casa del Parmigiano (foodstuffs)
- Chocolate (candies, chocolate, etc.)
- Golosità (candies, chocolate, etc.)
- I trulli (Apulia’s typical products)
- Mercato del caffè (coffee and candies)
- Pasticceria Magagnin (bakery)
- Pastificio Artusi (handmade pasta)
- Polleria macelleria di Borsetto e Babetto (butcher’s shop)
- Profumeria Marchetti (perfumes and soaps)
SUPERMARKETS in the city centre:
Despar
via Marin 9
tel. +39 049.8751048
Mon - Fri 8.30 am - 1.30 pm
and 3.30 - 7.30 pm
Sat 8.30 am - 7.30 pm
piazzetta Conciapelli 24
tel. +39 049.8774254
Mon-Sat 8.30 am - 7.30 pm
piazzale della stazione 14
(at the railway station)
tel. +39 049.8754229
Mon - Sat 7 am - 9.30 pm
Sun 10 am - 9 pm
via Breda 16
tel. +39 049 8766380
Mon-Sat 8 am-8 pm
Sun 9 am - 1.30 pm
Piazza dei Frutti, 22/24
Tel: 049 662663
Mon-Sun 7.30-20.30
Coop
via Zabarella 15
tel. +39 049.8760689
Mon - Sat 8.30 am - 7.45 pm; Sun 9.30 am 1.30 pm
Viale della Pace 32
tel. +39 049 651496
Mon-Sat 8.30 am-8.30 pm; Sun 9 am-8 pm
Naturasì (organic and vegan food)
via Santa Lucia 21
tel. +39 049.8761588
Mon-Sat 9-7.30 pm
via Vicenza 12
tel. +39 049.8711568
Mon - Fri 9 am - 1 pm
and 3.30 - 7.30 pm
Sat 9 am - 7.30 pm
Pam
piazzetta della Garzeria 3
tel. +39 049.657006
Mon - sat 8 am - 9 pm
piazzale Santa Croce 17/18
tel. +39 049.8803222
Mon - Sat 8 am - 9 pm
Piazza delle Erbe, 19
Mon – Sat 8 am - 10 pm
Sun 9 am - 10 pm
Via S. Francesco, 32/B
Mon – Sat 8 am - 10 pm
Sun 9 am - 10 pm
SHOPPING MALLS
Centro commerciale Giotto
via Venezia 61
tel. +39 049.8073388
www.centrocommercialegiotto.it
Centro commerciale Ipercity
via Verga 1
Albignasego (PD)
(strada Battaglia)
tel. +39 049.690203
www.ipercity.it
Centro commerciale Le brentelle
via della Provvidenza
sarmeola di Rubano (PD)
tel. +39 049.8977144
www.centrolebrentelle.it
PHARMACIES in the city centre:
Ai Carmini
via Petrarca 12
Al Duomo
via Manin 67
Al Leon d’oro
corso Umberto I 96
Al Pozzo d’oro
via San Clemente 3
Al Santo
via del Santo 56
Altinate
via Altinate 35/A
Andretta
piazza Garibaldi 5
Bellato
ponte San Giovanni delle Navi
Carraro
via Battisti 43
Chiari internazionale
via Oberdan 2
De Gaspari
corso del Popolo 53
De’ Pantz
corso Vittorio Emanuele 100
Dei Savonarola
piazza Mazzini 29
Fornasieri
via San Francesco 157
Pianeri & mauro
via VIII febbraio 12
Ruaro/ai due gigli
via Dante 27
Santa Giustina
Prato della Valle 25
Santa Sofia
via Altinate 129
Tocchetto
corso Milano 6445
BOOKSHOPS
Feltrinelli
via san Francesco 7
tel. +39 049.8754630 - 8761189
via Venezia 61 (shopping mall “centro Giotto” - second floor)
tel. +39 049.8073546
Galilei
via Beato Pellegrino 8
tel. +39 049.8755542
Il libraccio
via Portello 42
tel. +39 049.8075035
Internazionale Cortina
via Marzolo 2
tel. +39 049.656921
IBS+Il Libraccio
via Altinate 63
tel. +39 049.8774810
Mondadori
piazza Insurrezione 3
tel. +39 049.8766862
via Verga 1
Albignasego (PD) (@shopping mall “Ipercity” - ground floor)
tel. +39 049.693342
Pangea
via san Martino e Solferino 106
tel. +39 049.8764022
Progetto
via VIII Febbraio 10
tel. +39 049.8757244
Rinoceronte
via del Santo 55/A
tel. +39 049.8760516
Upsel Domeneghini
via Venezia 9/B
tel. +39 049.8078255
MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTS
Bettin
via Dante 87/89
tel. +39 049.8751527
Gabbia
via Dante 8
tel. +39 049.8751166
Il ventitre
via Barbarigo 2
tel. +39 049 8750689
Zin
via del Santo 14
tel. +39 049 8752015
via Monte cengio 30
tel. +39 049 8717770
COMPUTER SHOPS
abc.it (apple reseller)
via Venezia 49
tel. +39 049.8077480
tel. +39 049.8077445
Bortolami ufficio
piazzale stazione 7
tel. +39 049.8758635
tel. +39 049.651528
Compumania
via Rismondo 3
tel. +39 049.6994222
IBM italia
via Masini 8
tel. +39 049.845811
MediaWorld
via Venezia 98
tel. +39 049.7701211
via Verga 1 Albignasego (PD)
(shopping mall “Ipercity”)
tel. +39 049.690203
TRAVEL AGENCIES in the city centre:
Cobianchi
corso Garibaldi 1
tel. +39 049 656577
http://www.viaggicobianchi.it/
info@viaggicobianchi.it
ITO Group
via San Fermo 25
tel. +39 049 660486
http://www.ito.it/
itoviaggi@ito.it
Petrarca tours
riviera Tito Livio 10
tel. +39 049 654788
http://www.petrarcatours.it
petrarca@petrarcatours.it
Viaggi e miraggi
via Trieste 4
tel. +39 049.8751997
https://www.viaggiemiraggi.org
viaggi@viaggiemiraggi.org
Viaggi vacanze soggiorni
studio - V.V.s
Galleria Eremitani 3
tel. +39 049.664055
http://www.vvsviaggi.it/
vvs@vvsviaggi.it
LAUNDRIES in the city centre:
Bertelle Simone
via Santa Sofia 29
tel. +39 049 8759047
La Rinnova
via Santa Lucia 95
tel. +39 049 8758505
Pulisecco Pastore
via Ospedale Civile 49
+39 049 8758891
In addition to the traditional laundries mentioned above, there are also several coin laundries that are set all around the city.
