Basilica of Santa Giustina
Basilica di Santa Giustina
A Benedictine basilica on the south side of Prato della Valle, completed in the 16th century and one of the largest churches in Italy.
Its brick façade is left unfinished, while the interior is spacious and bright. Eight domes and a nave some 120 metres long give it a commanding presence. Behind the high altar hangs Veronese's Martyrdom of Saint Justina. The choir stalls are finely carved, and the crypt holds the tombs of Saint Luke and Saint Matthias. Entry is free and the crowds are light, so it's a quiet place to visit. Combine it with Prato della Valle and the Botanical Garden for a half-day outing.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:30–12:00, 15:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Orto Botanico di Padova
- Prato della Valle
- Oratory of Saint George & Scuola del Santo
- Basilica of Saint Anthony
- Loggia and Odeo Cornaro
- Padua Jewish Ghetto
- Piazza delle Erbe & Piazza della Frutta
- Caffè Pedrocchi