Basilica of St. Antonio of Padua Private Tour from Rome
1090€
per person
A hidden gem in amongst the suburban reality of Padua, built between the thirteenth and fourteenth century and still standing marvelously tall to this day, the Basilica of saint Anthony of Padua is definitely a sight worth seeing. Adorned with the juxaposition of art styles and architectures, inspired by the Venetian masterpiece of the st. Mark Basilica, roman architecture and much more. The church inside has many nicities waiting to be admired such as the Altar decorated by Donatello, the Cappella delle Reliquie and so much more!
PRIVATE TOUR MINIMUM 2 PEOPLE
EXTRA PERSON €430,00
Includes:
- Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
- Private English-speaking tour escort at your disposal
- Train ride second class
- Private english speaking tour guide in the Basilica of St. Antionio
- Prato della Valle
- Basilica di Sant’Antonio
- Piazza delle Erbe
- Palazzo della Ragione – World Heritage Site
Not Included:
- 22% vat tax
- Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.
- Food and beverages
NOTE
Dress code required : knees and shoulders must be covered.
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Padua believed to be one of the oldest cities in northern Italy. Testified by it's presence in Virgil’s Aeneid; it was founded in 1183 BC by the Trojan prince Antenor. It is a city and commune in Veneto, it lays upon the Bacchiglione river, 40 kilometres (25 miles) west of Venice and 29 km (18 miles) southeast of Vicenza.
Padua reserves itself two spots in the UNESCO World Heritage List: for its Botanical Garden, the most ancient of the world, and the 14th-century Frescoes, situated in different buildings of the city centre. (An example is the Scrovegni Chapel painted by Giotto at the beginning of 1300.). The city is definitely a sight worth seeing, a suburban reality giftwrapping one of the most ancient, fine and picturesque treasures of the world. It is decked with squares, bars and long walks along the Bacchiglione river, revealing a new piece of history in every step.
Besides the art, Pauda is home to some of the most brilliant minds history has seen, the University of Padua was funded in 1222 and since then, its halls have been paced by figures such as Galileo Galieli and Nicolaus Copernicus; to this day the univeristy counts around 65,000 students and its impact on the cultural, historical and economical specturm are still relevant to this day.
For the art enthusiasts Padua is a mandatory destination, with attractions such as: The Cappella degli Scrovegni, with a cycle of frescoes painted by the one and only, Giotto. The Basilica of St. Anthony in front of which you will be able to admire Donatello's masterpiece the equestrian statue.