St Anthony's Basilica
St Anthony's Basilica
- Address
- Piazza del Santo Piazza del Santo, 35123
- Transport
- Website
- Phone
- 049 878 97 22
- Price
- full free, child free
- Hours
- Nov-Feb: Mon-Sun 06:20-19:00; Mar-Oct: Mon-Sun 06:20-19:45
Lonely Planet review for St Anthony's Basilica
Padua's most celebrated monument is the majestic Basilica del Santo, housing the remains of the town's patron saint (St Anthony of Padua - he of the lost-and-found items). Construction of the basilica began in 1232 and it's now an important place of pilgrimage. The sculptures and reliefs of the high altar are by Florentine Renaissance master Donatello.
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