The Basilica of St. Anthony

A real wonder. The blessings of Saint Anthony of Padova. The Basilica of Saint Anthony is very beautiful, calm, and peaceful; the perfect place to pray and admire the wonders of the Basilica. Saint Anthony of Padova is a very well known Saint in the northern Italy region visited by millions of pilgrims every year. Must visit...

Massive historical building with thousands of believes. If you are visiting Padua in italy must visit this place. Basilica has their own characteristics of catholic church. It has the body of stone Anthony and you can see St. Anthony’s relics as well. It’s better to visit in a week day than the week end. So much people are coming and do there respect to the church and the saint. It has a uncountable value as well.

Very nice experience visiting Saint Anthony’s Basilica.
My husband and I visited the Basilica on Thursday. We really liked it. The exterior of the Basilica is very beautiful and the interior is also very beautiful. Is a very peaceful place and you can appreciate all the art and also see the reliquias. Priests are also very nice.
I would recommend the visit 🩵

The place is so show stopping, so ornamented, so beautiful, and so ridiculously over the top that it's hard to even find words to describe it, as it's one of the places that makes you wonder how the Catholic church could get away with it. It's an absolute must see. Free entry.

This remarkable European church, with its ancient heritage, features awe-inspiring architecture, ranking among the most beautiful churches I've seen in Europe. A visit to this serene and peaceful place in Venice is a must, offering the chance to witness the tomb of Saint Anthony.

St. Antony's Basilica, il Santo, is magnificent and extremely powerful place of worship and culture. Very impressive - you really need to step in to catch it, no picture or story could grant you with this experience. The architecture is sometimes weird and I would say very far away from any Renaissance tradition we used to in Italy, but it is so attractive and vivid. A place of piligrimage, St Antony's tomb, locating in a bright marble chapel dedicated to him, is one of the most important Christian shrines of the country - just gaze into people reaching saint's grave with their prays, grieve and joy - it can bring you strong emotions. The chapel is decorated with bas reliefs, some of them crafted by Tullio Lombardi, the one from the famous artistic family. There are another nice chapels. Capella del beato Luca Belludi with frescoes by Giusto de'Menabuoi (his great frescoes could also be found in Padua's Baptistry near Duomo in the city center) and St James Chapel with frescoes by Altichero da Zevio - both cycles are Giottesques, it is nice to watch them after visiting degli Scrovegni to get an imression of Italian art development during XIV century. The high altar has reliefs and statues by Donatello but, at least for me, it was hard to enjoy them due to distance and poor light in that area. Don't pass by the cloisters (there are 3 of them) - very tranquil area (even if there are a lot of people, nobody can bother you there) with an interesting view to the main building with its domes and towers. Probably there would be monks scurrying around, making the place even more authentic. I'd recommend to reserve around 2 hours for this visit to make good communication with the shrine - it worths this.

I've seen probably 200+ churches in my life in different countries, but this one left me totally speechless.

It is for sure one of the most beautiful churches in whole Europe.

The details and rich architecture are absolutely breath-taking.

A true gem

O gentle and loving Saint Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and thee gratitude of my heart will always be yours.

The Basilica of San Anthony, located in Padua, Italy, is a stunning religious landmark dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua. This magnificent basilica is not only an architectural marvel but also a place of pilgrimage and spiritual significance. Its iconic domes and intricate artwork make it a must-visit attraction for tourists and devout believers alike.

Beautiful Beautiful beautiful place and solemnly it's my great pleasure to visit here in Padua though it's very far but very worth it to visit by San Antonio di Padua and the church are very amazing inside ❤ I love it soooooo much

Beautiful Basilica, the art work of everything is unbelievable, we didn’t plan to get since we were only pass by in Padua to go to Venice, nevertheless I think we were really blessed having the opportunity to go there. The all the churches I’d visited this one is the most to transmit a real feeling of peace and faith. I am really thankful for being there. Booking is not necessary. Dress code required.

Among the things to visit in Padua, the Basilica of Sant'Antonio cannot be missing, of great value from a spiritual and artistic point of view. The Basilica of Saint Anthony (Italian: Basilica di Sant'Antonio da Padova) is the main monument of Padua, one of the greatest masterpieces of world art and one of the most visited Christian shrines.This great temple of Christianity, which houses the tomb and relics of the little friar (but a great spiritual soul) who came from Lisbon, makes Padua an important destination for religious tourism, attracting over 6 million pilgrims every year. This Magnificent Basilica leaves no one indifferent, both with its dimensions but most importantly with its enchanting beauty. The author of this basilica, whose construction began in 1232 in honor of Saint Anthony of Padua who died in Padua in 1231, is unknown. The main part of the basilica was completed at the end of the 12th century. The basilica has imposing structures in the Romanesque style, while the entire apsidal part, slender with nine chapels in a semicircle, belongs to the Gothic style. The temple was immediately the object of attention and care also by the Municipality of Padua which called the most talented artists to decorate it, starting with Giotto who apparently worked for the Chapter of the Friars in the current homonymous cloister. The architect Camillo Boito realized the three bronze doors (1895). The interior is an ensemble of chef d’oeuvre: a Latin cross with three naves joined up into a half circle behind the grandstand surrounded by nine radial chapels. The memorials of physicians, warriors, prelates, and intellectuals mainly catch our attention. The most beautiful part of the church is the Saint's Chapel. It is assumed that the architect of the Saint's Chapel was T. Lombardo. The greatest Renaissance Venetian sculptors worked on it. Along the walls there are nine marble reliefs depicting events from the life of St. Anthony and his miracles, such as: "St. Antun resurrects a young man" (D. Cattaneo and G. Campagna, 1577), "Resurrection of a drowned girl" (Jakov Sandovino, 1563), "St. Antun resurrects a drowned child" (A. Minello and J. Jansovino, 1534), "The newborn testifies to the mother's innocence" (A. Lombardo, 1505). In the center stands the altar-tomb of St. Anthony, which is the work of Titian Aspetti from the end of the 16th century, and on the sides there are two large silver candlesticks from the 17th century. The Lady's Chapel is interesting, because the Lady's Chapel is the remaining part of the former church of St. Mary, which the Paduan bishop Jakov donated to St. Anton in 1229. There is St. Antun celebrated mass, confessed and preached. He was buried there and his remains were kept there until 1263. The High Altar is one of the most prestigious monuments of the cathedral. It was designed and created between 1443 and 1450 by Donatello, who was as well the author of the gilded bronze sculptures that adorn it. Above the Madonna and Child, sitting on the throne and surrounded by the statues of the Patron Saints of Padua, stands a large crucifix. Donatello also realized the Deposition behind the Altar. Instead, the majestic candelabra with sacred and symbolic representations is a piece of art created by Andrea Briosco (1507-1515). The deambulatory overlooks the nine chapels; the Major Chapel, built in baroque style, holds the so-called Treasure. This Treasure is an ensemble of relics, among which the Saint’s tongue and chin are the most revered. The cloisters in the convent are astonishing: the Cloister of the Novice, the Cloister of the Chapter or the Magnolia, the Cloister of the General, and the Cloister of the Antonian Museum. The Antonian library is on the upper floor of the Cloister of the General. It was founded in the XIII century and now contains over 85.000 volumes, including many manuscripts, some of which date back to the IX-X centuries.

Even though i am not catholic i find the church astonishing and with a great sense of devotion.

Simply breathtaking. Must visit, 💯. Great energy and vibe. Allow the feeling of gratitude to embrace you.

This place is huge. Large number of domes and a vast interior made this place a must visit. Though photography is prohibited, all the locals take photos inside. I was really amazed by the gothic architecture and is very similar to churches in Germany. Overall a very pleasant experience.

The Basilica di Sant'Antonio in Padova is a breathtaking testament to both faith and architectural brilliance. Its towering domes and intricate façade draw visitors from far and wide. Inside, the atmosphere is serene, with ornate chapels and stunning frescoes that inspire reverence and awe. Whether you're a devout pilgrim or simply an admirer of art and history, a visit to this basilica is an unforgettable experience.

A beautiful cathedral featuring many historical relics. Came here while we were in Padua for an afternoon and spent a couple of hours here. It’s free to enter. There’s a few street parking spots that you pay via machine. No cameras are allowed. There’s a museum where you can explore (for a fee). I suggest spending at least a couple of hours here to take in the beauty. There is a livestream of a certain section, which is delineated by signs. Holy water is sold here for 1.50 euros per bottle. The restroom is available for 0.5 euros. There is a souvenir shop.

One of the largest temples I have seen before. Gorgeous finishes inside, statues, frescoes, stained glass windows. The tomb of St. Anthony inside is a place of worship for locals and thousands of tourists. It's just a MUSEUM! Entrance is controlled, you can not enter in shorts or sleeveless.

Had a wonderful blessed opportunity to visit St. Antony life. Lot of meaningful paintings. Artworks are like out of this world art. And his Holy relics were available to see and to pray. If you seek peace and happiness I believe you will find it here.

An amazing and emotional experience for my wife and I as St Anthony brought us together. We attended Mass there.