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The Basilica del Santo, or Basilica of Saint Anthony, was built between 1232 and 1310, incorporating the small church of Santa Maria Mater Domini, where the mortal remains of Friar Anthony had been initially buried, who died 13 June 1231 at the gates of Padua.
Known as the patron saint of the poor, of sailors and fishermen, of priests and travelers, a protector and guardian of the mails, and wonder-worker, the story of St. Anthony of Padua is very special.
January 27: International Day to Commemorate the Victims of the Holocaust. In memory of Venerable Father Cortese, a friar of the Basilica of St. Anthony, who saved hundreds of people from the fury of Nazi persecution. Show all.
A fundamental site for religious visitors, the ‘Basilica del Santo’ is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Padua and attracts millions of pilgrims every year. An internationally renowned place of worship, it is also a monument of fundamental importance to the history of art and architecture, and is of particular significance in ...
la serie de frescos del siglo XIV de la Ciudad del Santo son Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO Entre ellos también la serie de frescos en la Basílica y el convento de San Antonio y en el adyacente Oratorio de San Jorge
Saint Anthony of Padua was a Franciscan friar and a dedicated patron of the poor. Anthony was the most celebrated of Saint Francis of Assisi’s followers and had the reputation of being a miracle worker. He is commonly invoked for the return of lost property.
Major Artworks. The Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony, which the people of Padua call Il Santo (The Saint), is the most im portant monument in the city and one of the world’s most important art treasures. Recognised by the Holy See as an International Shrine, it is also one of Christendom’s most. celebrated and popular churches.
