Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
The Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua (Italian: Basilica Pontificia di Sant'Antonio di Padova) is a Catholic church and minor basilica in Padua, Veneto, Northern Italy, dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua.
| Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua | |
|---|---|
Basilica Pontificia di Sant'Antonio di Padova | |
The Basilica of Sant'Antonio di Padova. | |
| 45°24′05″N 11°52′51″E | |
| Location | Padua, Veneto, Italy |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| History | |
| Status | Pontifical minor basilica, International shrine |
| Dedication | St. Anthony of Padua |
| Architecture | |
| Groundbreaking | 1232 |
| Completed | 1310 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Padua |
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
Cappella del beato Luca Belludi - Giusto de' Menabuoi | |
| Location | Padua, Veneto, Italy |
| Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iii) |
| Reference | 1623 |
| Inscription | 2021 (44th Session) |
| Website | www |
| Coordinates | 45°24′05″N 11°52′51″E |
Although the basilica is visited as a place of pilgrimage by people from all over the world, it is not the cathedral of the city, a title belonging to the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Mary of Padua. The basilica is known locally as "il Santo". It is one of the national shrines recognized by the Holy See.
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