Experts' Choice Award Sotterranei del Palazzo della Ragione
What the experts agree on
Padua's iconic Palazzo della Ragione impresses with its massive ship-hull roof and stunning loggia-lined facade, while the interior Salone showcases remarkable 15th-century frescoes in one of the world's largest medieval halls.
“The Law Courts, aptly known as the Palazzo della Ragione (Palace of Reason), are remarkable for their loggias, roof in the shape of a ship's keel and huge Salone entirely decorated with 15c frescoes.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "The University of Padua, founded in 1222, centers around this predominently16th-century palazzo with an 18th-century facade."
Frommer's "The two-story loggia-lined "Palace of Reason" is topped with a distinctive sloped roof that resembles the inverted hull of a ship, the largest of its kind in the world." Full review
