Ragione Palace

My wife really wanted to visit this place, so we stood in a long line that wound up the steep stairs towards the ticket office. Given the interest, we were sure that there would be something to see. After a long wait for the ticket office (price 8€), we only managed to get into a large space, which is interesting but empty except for the wooden horse and swing. Disappointing. The roof is nice, wooden. Nice view outside of the square under the building. Still, not enough for this price and so much waiting.

This is an interesting UNESCO World Heritage Site. What started off as a Medieval Market Hall 1172-1219, then Town Hall and Justice Building, is worth the 8 euro ticket price. Fra Giovanni built the roof in 3 parts but was replaced after a fire in 1420 with enormous roof. Originally Giotto painted frescoes in the market but repainted by Nicola Miretto & Stefano da Ferrara after the fire and added an image of an astrology professor from Padua University. There are several interesting attractions inside: Galileo Galilei initiated the idea that the earth moves around the sun but later proven by the working Foucault’ pendulum on display; a wooden horse by Donatello depicting Gattamelata stands large as a copy; and, the chair of Public Humiliation for debtors. The building is gigantic and still holds the best specialty food shops Padua has to offer to the public. Do plan on eating here because you won’t want to miss this opportunity.

Stunning interior paintings, but the price could be lower. The palace is something that is must to see if you are visiting city. The wooden horse is from 19. century. The paintings consist from religious and profane persons.

A big building with great frescoes artwork . Downloading the apps for the audio guide will help you to understand the history better . IMO , the entry fee is a bit too steep .

Certainly a must-see building if you are anywhere near this city. A spectacular and cavernous great hall, with an amazing array of frescos and a beautiful horse statue. A unique and surpassingly beautiful historical building.

An astonishing place in itself. The architecture and atmosphere are truly impressive, making the Palazzo a must-see. What I found lacking, however, is the amount of information provided to visitors—there could be more explanations, context, and historical detail to enrich the experience. In general, more content in English would also be very helpful. I was lucky to understand Italian, but not everyone will.

Very lovely architecture, very well kept building, seems like it’s used for events and venues. There not a whole lot to see here but it’s definitely very nice. And if your in Padua I would check it out; maybe they have an exhibition to see or something.

This is beautiful and well worth a visit. Great wall paintings. Fabulous views and wonderful statue of the horse.