Padua is a city in northeast Italy, located in the Veneto region. It is the capital of the province of Padua and has a population of over 200, 000 people. Parma is another city in northeast Italy, located in the Emilia-Romagna region. It is the capital of the province of Parma and has a population of over 180, 000 people. Both cities are known for their rich cultural heritage and are popular tourist destinations.