Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua

Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
Basilica Pontificia di Sant'Antonio di Padova
The Basilica of Sant'Antonio di Padova.
Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
45°24′05″N 11°52′51″E / 45.4015°N 11.8809°E / 45.4015; 11.8809
LocationPadua, Veneto, Italy
DenominationCatholic Church
History
StatusPontifical minor basilica, International shrine
DedicationSt. Anthony of Padua
Architecture
Groundbreaking1232
Completed1310
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Padua
Basilica of Saint Anthony, Padua
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cappella del beato Luca Belludi - Giusto de' Menabuoi
Interactive map of Basilica of Saint Anthony, Padua
LocationPadua, Veneto, Italy
CriteriaCultural: (ii), (iii)
Reference1623
Inscription2021 (44th Session)
Websitewww.basilicadelsanto.org
Coordinates45°24′05″N 11°52′51″E / 45.4015°N 11.8809°E / 45.4015; 11.8809

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 Saint Anthony of Padua. The shrine is designated a Basilica by the privilege of immemorial status.

The shrine is not the cathedral of the city, which is designated to the Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Mary of Padua. The basilica is known locally as "il Santo" and is one of the national shrines recognized by the Holy See.

Two chapels within the basilica - the Cappella di San Giacomo and the Cappella del Beato Luca Belludi - are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Padua's fourteenth-century fresco cycles, inscribed in 2021. The Cappella di San Giacomo and the Cappella del beato Luca Belludi — are included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Padua's fourteenth-century fresco cycles, inscribed in 2021.