A journey Through Time: Exploring Padua’s Rich Heritage
Joined 2024
Must-see masterpieces: The Scrovegni Chapel with Giotto's frescoes dating back to the beginning of the 14th century, Guariento's paintings in the Heremit's church and a very young Mantegna with his 15th century frescoes and the unique works of art in the Basilica of St. Anthony.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Eremitani Square
- In front of the entrance of the Eremitani museums in Eremitani Square
The Eremitani Church
We will enter this church to visit it, it's architecture and works of art, the frescoes by Guariento (14th century) and by Mantegna (15th century). We will learn what breakthroughts the fresco technique achieved and how new studies in geometry and mathematics influenced the art of painting between the 14th and 15th centuries.
A walk in the medieval heart of Padua
Walking towards the basilica of St. Anthony we will have a short break in the medieval heart of Padua, still the centre of bustling life with its markets of food, fruit and vegetable, a tradition preserved since the middle ages.
Saint Anthony Basilica
As a symbol of the city, the Basilica is known globally and is home to numerous works of art: 14th century frescoes by Giusto de Menabuoi and Altichiero da Zevio, 16th century marble sculptures and architecture, above all the chapel dedicated to St. Anthony, and the unique pure baroque style in Padua can be seen inside the Basilica. We will explore its stunning interior and exterior architecture, sculptures, and frescoes in the sanctuary dedicated to St. Anthony.
Ending Point
In Piazza del Santo in front of St. Anthony Basilica
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide
Entrance ticket of the Scrovegni chapel (16 euro per person)
Tour Important Information
This tour needs to be booked well in advance as the tickets of the Scrovegni Chapel run out very fast.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Tullia G.
My name is Tullia, I was born in Veneto and my roots are firmly planted here. I love the territory where I live, from the Venice Lagoon to the cities of art, from medieval villages to the peaks of the Dolomites. In Venice, different cultures from the Mediterranean basin, Asian lands, and far-off lands of the East come together. And like Venice, which has traveled for more than a millennia, discovering different worlds, so am I: I love meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds, and I love traveling… walking at a slow pace. This is why from my philosophy of life, I have created a profession, with the goal of allowing my guests to embrace all the atmospheres, art, architecture, history, culture, and cuisine of the Veneto territory.
$350/ per group
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