LARAMIE, Wyo. (July 29, 2019) – As the summer tourism months are underway, our diverse Cowgirl basketball team would like to give fans a guide to their hometowns. This week, Elisa Pilli shares her guide to Padova, Italy.
 
Pilli says there's not a bad area to stay in Padova because the public transportation system is so efficient between buses and trams. Not only is the public transportation easy, but so is finding a restaurant. Pilli says since you're in Italy, almost anywhere you choose to eat will be a great meal.
 
When asked about any can't-miss sights, Elisa couldn't stop listing her favorite places to go. She says Prato della Valle, Sant'Antonio church, the botanical garden, Museo degli Eremitani and Cappella degli Scrovegni are beautiful sights, as are all the squares: Piazza dei Signori, piazza delle Erbe e della Frutta.
 
Additionally, there are great ways to spend time outside near Padova. There are nearby hills called Colli Euganei that are very beautiful and are a very good place to go for a bike ride or for a walk. Also, Abano Terme and Montegrotto that are only 20 minutes by car from Padova. In the city itself, the parks are usually open late during the summer and host concerts, debates and comedians.
 
There are also two standout museums that Pilli said are must-sees: Cappella degli Scrovegni was built in the 1300, and it is thought of as a masterpiece in the history of painting in Italy and Europe. It is considered to be the most complete series of frescoes executed by Giotto in his mature age. Also, the botanic garden in Padova was built in the 1545 for planting medical herbs.
 
Pilli also share a few phrases to help tourists around town:
 

• Grazie – Thank you
• Dove si trova…? – Where is…?
• Posso avere…? – Can I have…?

 
But she added that Italians are welcoming with everyone, but prefer to talk with people who have manners and try to adapt to Italian culture when visiting. Trying to fit in is the most important part of visiting Italy.