Churches and places of worship Country of Padova

The oratory was built during the 16th century, and took its name from the Brotherhood of St. Rocco, for which it was destined. The elegant structure is divided into two sections, and is an artistic masterpiece. The walls are almost all frescoed with the stories of San Rocco, while the rest of the building is decorated with sixteenth-century grotesque ornaments. Today, the oratory is open for all interested parties.

The Scrovegni Chapel was built at the beginning of the fourteenth century. It was commissioned by Enrico Scrovegni, from whom it also took its name. The structure presents one of the jewels of fourteenth-century ecclesiastical art, work by Giotto. The interior houses a wide cycle of frescoes, depicting biblical stories, which are the subject of continuous restoration by the Municipality. Today it is in an excellent state of conservation, and you can visit it freely by all interested parties.

The original installation of the Baptistery of Padua dates back to the twelfth century. Over the years, the structure has undergone numerous restorations. The interior is carefully decorated with a cycle of frescoes of religious character, one of the best works by Giusto de' Menabuoi. Today it is in an excellent condition and you can visit it freely.

The Church of San Canzian, one of the oldest of Padua, was erected in tribute to the four martyrs of Aquileia: Canziano Canzio, Canzianilla and Proto. Its current forms are date back to 1617 and its interior is filled with beautiful works of art.

The Church of San Nicolò, situated in the Piazza of the same name in Padua, is a beautiful old church, already existing in 1088, which houses an interesting medieval sarcophagus. Well worth a visit!

The Church of San Daniele, built in 1706, is dedicated to the eponymous the saint who is one of the Patrons of Padua, being celebrated on January 3 of each year. Inside there are beautiful frescos and statues to see, visit it!

The Basilica of St. Anthony, the saint born in Lisbon in 1195 who died in Padua in 1231, is a very spiritualized place that will give you moments of intense faith and peace. It is worth to pray and meditate for a few minutes near the tomb of the sain

The Bell Tower of the Cathedral was built in two different eras: the base, with more rough brick is of the X century, while the upper part of the XIII century. It hosts many works of art of great value, especially some of the paintings Pitocchet.

The monastery of San Daniele is located in Abano Terme, on a small hill of the Euganean, in the center of the spa area of the Padua town and Torreglia, Monteortone and Montegrotto.