Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
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This article is about the church in Padua. For the church in Rome, see Sant'Antonio da Padova in Via Merulana.
"Il Santo" redirects here. For other uses, see Santo (disambiguation).
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.
Quick Facts Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, Location ...
Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua | |
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Basilica Pontificia di 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 |
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Quick Facts UNESCO World Heritage Site, Location ...
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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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 |
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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.[1]