32 Hidden College Campuses That Look Like Something Out of a Dream
26. University of Padua (Italy): Where Galileo Taught & Anatomy Began
The University of Padua, founded in 1222, holds a uniquely macabre yet fascinating atmosphere thanks to its rich history of scientific discovery. It was here that Galileo Galilei taught and conducted groundbreaking experiments, and where the world's first permanent anatomical theatre (built 1594) allowed students to observe dissections. Stepping into this wooden, tiered theatre evokes a powerful sense of pioneering scientific inquiry and the chilling reality of early medical study. This blend of profound intellectual history and a palpable connection to scientific exploration makes Padua's university uniquely enigmatic.
