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Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
Basilica di Sant'Antonio di Padova
The Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua is a large pilgrimage church in Padua, Italy, dedicated to Saint Anthony and known locally as il Santo. The complex combines Romanesque, Byzantine and Gothic elements, with multiple domes, a broad brick gabled façade and numerous chapels containing important Renaissance and medieval artworks.
First raised
1238
Its prime
1453
Today
Still standing
As it stood in 1453
What Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua looked like in its prime.
A broad, gabled brick façade punctuated by three deep recessed pointed arches with pale stone archivolts, an arcaded balcony across the upper front and a circular rose window with stone tracery at centre. Behind the gable rise a cluster of low hemispherical lead-clad domes and slim turret-like campanile towers. Warm terracotta brick walls contrast with white stone mouldings and bronze doors; the basilica stands on a wide paved piazza dominated by Donatello's bronze equestrian plinth.
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8 places to explore in 1453.
The record describes 8 distinct spots at Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, including 6 interiors: nave — central aisle, presbytery and high altar, chapel of st anthony (tomb) and more. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and explore every one, more scenes means more photos, more angles and more of the immersive experience.
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