Basilica of Saint Anthony
Basilica di Sant'Antonio di Padova
An important Catholic pilgrimage site with eight domes that blend Byzantine and Gothic styles. It holds the tomb of Saint Anthony and a bronze statue by Donatello.
Locals simply call it 'Il Santo.' Built in the 13th and 14th centuries, its eight domes and spires look like an Eastern mosque. Believers often queue to touch the altar above the tomb of Saint Anthony. The relic chapel displays his tongue and jawbone. The bronze statue by Donatello at the high altar and the equestrian statue of Gattamelata in the square in front of the church are both Renaissance classics. Entry is free. Photography is forbidden inside the church, and visitors should dress modestly.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:20–19:45
Nearby sights
- Oratory of Saint George & Scuola del Santo
- Loggia and Odeo Cornaro
- Orto Botanico di Padova
- Basilica of Santa Giustina
- Prato della Valle
- Caffè Pedrocchi
- Piazza delle Erbe & Piazza della Frutta
- Palazzo della Ragione