The book Padua, authored by Francisci Editori, delves into the rich history and culture of the city of Padua, Italy, a city renowned for its profound intellectual and artistic heritage. It explores Padua's pivotal role in the development of science and humanism, particularly through its university, which served as a major intellectual hub in Europe for centuries. The book also examines the influence of art and architecture in the city, highlighting the contributions of artists such as Giotto and Donatello, whose work left a lasting legacy in Padua.