Experts' Choice Award Basilica of St. Anthony
What the experts agree on
A major pilgrimage site with St. Anthony's tomb and relics, this Romanesque-Byzantine-Gothic basilica evokes San Marco with its domes, plus notable frescoes and Donatello works throughout.
“Thousands of faithful make the pilgrimage here each year to pray at the tomb of Saint Anthony, while others come to admire works by the 15th-century Florentine master Donatello.”
– Fodor's
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"In Padua, St Anthony is "the Saint" without need for further explanation! Built between 1232 and 1300, this basilica with eight Byzantine domes is reminiscent of San Marco in Venice." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A votive Chapel, St George's Oratory is decorated with 21 frescoes by Altichiero and his pupils (14 C)." Full review
Afar Magazine "This massive church was one of the most impressive in size, architecture, and collection of relics—for the art that is within and surrounding the building." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "If the idea of seeing the preserved tongue of a saint seems unappealing to you, avoid the reliquary chapel." Full review
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Entry is free; just make sure you're wearing church-appropriate clothing.
Lonely Planet "Behind the high altar, nine radiating chapels punctuate a broad ambulatory homing in on the Cappella delle Reliquie (Relics Chapel), where the relics of St Anthony reside." Full review
