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We visited the Old University of Padova, which is one of the oldest in Europe. There is a very special room in the old university building. It’s called Anatomical Theatre. This room was build in the 16th century like a Roman arena. The purpose of this room was to give students of medicine the chance to watch the autopsy of human corpses. In those times the church didn’t allow such things, but in the region of Venezia there was a kind of free spirits in science. We learned also that Gallilei gave lessons at the university of Padova. Over the entrance to the dissecting room I saw a Latin engraving beginning with “MORUS” and ending with “VITAE”. My knowledge of Latin is very low but I think the meaning of this sentence is that every life is followed by death. When I read this I had to remember a group in one of my latest games.
Visiting the churches is also enjoyable. You can view the beautiful architecture of these buildings. They are very special because of the oriental influence. These churches look a little like mosques. An other aspect is that the churches are cool places and it is a nice refreshment to go inside.
Many street cafes and bars invite the visitor to take a seat and drink an espresso or cappuccino. The ice cream served there is also delicious. We found a very nice cafe which was located under blowing trees. Because of my difficulties with giving exact descriptions of locations (see the correction in this magazine) you will have to find it yourself.
The main attraction in Padova for a go player we found by accident. It is located in the park called “Giardino della Arena”. This park is lying in the north of the town centre, at the end of the “Via Eremitani”. In a small valley in this park we saw a sculpture created by the artist Sergio Floriani. It is called “Identita ‘sluggente”. Gionata told me that this means something like indifferent or diffuse identity. The sculpture is made of “Acciaio, corten, stagno” which I think that means corroded steel. This monument is about 4 meters high and looks like a Go stone. Every participant of the congress should visit this place and see how the Italians show their reference to the game of go.
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