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Padua

Padua is a city in north eastern Italy. Padua is famous for its historic University of Padua, founded in 1222, and for its UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Botanical Garden and the 14th-century frescoes.

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Currency
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Italian
Language
Italian
Time zones
UTC+1
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
Power plugs
Type C/F/L
Power plugs
Type C, F, L · 230 V
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Drive on the right
Drive on the right
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Veneto, Italy · Population: 206K · Calling code: +39

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