Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua

The Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua is a Catholic church and minor basilica in Padua, dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua. The basilica is known locally as il Santo. It is one of the national shrines recognized by the Holy See. The main feature of the Basilica is the harmonization of different architectural styles: in fact the facade is Romanesque, the spurs have Gothic arches, domes are Byzantine, while the two twin bell towers resemble Arab minarets.

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Prato della Valle

Prato della Valle is a 90,000-square-meter elliptical square in Padova. It is the largest square in Italy and one of the largest in Europe. Today, the square is a large space with a green island at the center, l'Isola Memmia, surrounded by a small canal bordered by two rings of statues. Today there are 78 statues. The basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua is known locally as il Santo. It is one of the national shrines recognized by the Holy See.

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Date: Jan 31

Porte Contarine

The Porte Contarine Water Basin, constructed in the eighteenth century, is the most significant monument of hydraulic engineering in Padua. It was an important point of transit for river traffic travelling from the Padua area to the Venetian lagoon.

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Date: Nov 21

Torre dell'Orologio

Torre dell'Orologio, is a clock tower located in the Piazza Dei Signori in Padova. It is also referred to as the astronomical clock of Padua. The tower's construction began in 1426 and finished around 1430.

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