Padova Province

Panoramic rustico on the Euganean hills

Set among verdant hills close to Padua, this stone rustico affords lovely views over lush vineyards, olive groves and fields

Unforgettable Padua

The smart city of Padua (Padova in Italian) in the wealthy north-east Veneto region usually has to play second ﬁddle to Venice, yet it demands sightseeing in its own right.

Mayors boost prostitution fines

Padua on Friday became the second big Italian city to boost fines for clients who use street prostitutes in a bid to clean up its image and strike at rackets that force women out on the streets.

Jeans no alibi for sex crimes

Sex offenders can't claim they couldn't have abused a victim because she was wearing jeans, Italy's Supreme Court said Monday, revisiting its touchiest subject.