Basilica di Sant'Antonio (Padua)

The Basilica di Sant’Antonio in Padua is a major Catholic church built in honor of Saint Anthony of Padua. Completed in the late 13th century, it features a striking combination of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. The basilica is renowned for its impressive facade, beautiful frescoes, and the holy relics of Saint Anthony kept inside, attracting pilgrims from around the world. It serves as both a place of worship and a cultural landmark, housing important artworks and an active religious community. The basilica’s historical and spiritual significance makes it a central site for devotion, art, and architecture in northern Italy.