Although the famous Scrovegni Chapel was closed for renovation, I was able to find a number of other important sites. After grabbing a cappuccino and chocolate muffin to start off the day, I found the Piazza della Frutta. There appeared to be an fall festival going on within this massive city square. The perimeter of the Piazza was lined with fresh food stands (meat, cheese, pizza, pumpkin) and it was extremely lively. Music played, people were eating at restaurants and it was a very exciting atmosphere. Next, I walked to the Basilica di Sant'Antonio. The church was beautiful and much bigger than I expected. I was not allowed to take pictures inside but there are many pictures below of the outside. Following my tour of the church, I needed a lunch break. I sat beside the Basilica di Sant'Antonio and enjoyed an extremely tasty meal: ravioli with basil, tomato, mushroom, and bufala mozzarella, crispy french fried potatoes, and a glass of sparkling wine. In addition, I did ask for bread for the table (party of one)... it was fresh.

My final stop for the day was the Prato della Valle. This landmark is essentially a circular waterway, with a bridge to cross over the center where there is a small fountain.  Then, surrounding the edges of the water, there are vendors selling everything you could imagine: clothing, table cloths, toys, books, parrots, etc. I walked around for a few more hours and found a few shopping centers, the University of Padova, and the lovely Chiesa degli Eremitani (inside pictures below). As the evening came, it got a bit chilly for the first time this fall, so I was ready to head back by 7PM. 

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Hopefully great great grandma Marie felt my presence this weekend!