Plus appréciés Attractions à Padua

Remontant au milieu du XIIIe siècle, la construction de la basilique Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frariwas se prolongea jusqu’au XVIe siècle. L’église abrite des peintures de Titien, comme L'Assunta et La madone des Pesaro. À l’intérieur de la chapelle, vous trouverez la Madone de Bellini, ainsi que les tombes de Titien, Canova, Monteverdi et Francesco Foscari. Malgré ses nombreux trésors historiques et artistiques, les grandes dimensions de cette église donnent l’impression qu’elle est vide. Des services sont organisés tous les jours, et c’est le lieu idéal pour apprécier pleinement l’art religieux de la Renaissance.

This stunning theater is known for having the oldest existing stage set in the world. The set was originally built for the theater's first performance in 1585 and is still used to this day. The stage set has a Roman-style influence, but the "marble" is actually made out of wood, plaster and stucco. The Teatro Olimpico was designed by the famed Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio and was completed after his death. One can take a tour of this beautiful theater or enjoy a memorable show here.

This quaint chapel is one of the most important historic sites in the city, and is home to what is considered one of the masterpieces of Giotto- a complex series of frescoes which are a marvel to behold. The frescoes were completed in 1305. The name of the chapel is the surname of the man who commissioned Giotto. The chapel is equipped with modern instruments that make for interactive tours. Reservations in order to visit the chapel are recommended.

Plusieurs couches de styles architecturaux différents forment le magnifique palais des Doges. Symbole du gouvernement et du patrimoine politique de Venise, ce palais historique était autrefois le siège des Doges – les premiers magistrats de l’ancienne République de Venise. Les fondations du complexe, tel que nous le connaissons aujourd’hui, furent posées au XIVe siècle. Au fil des ans, le palais a été reconstruit, agrandit et restauré à plusieurs reprises, créant un mélange époustouflant de styles artistiques et architecturaux allant du Médiéval à la Renaissance. Chef-d’œuvre gothique, le palais des Doges abrite des détails exquis comme des sculptures, des fresques, d’élégantes arches et de gracieuses colonnes. Les appartements du Doge, l’Armurerie, les Prisons, la Cour et les Loggias ont tous été magnifiquement restaurés, avec de nombreux trésors tapis dans chaque coin de ce majestueux palais. Cette icône historique abrite également le Museo dell'Opera et sa vaste collection d’art.

Chiesa di San Vidal is a historic former church in Venice with the magnificence of an ancient palace. A major landmark, this site is home to a year-round series of classical music concerts. Chamber music aficionados flock to the church to hear music performed in the grandest of settings. San Vidal is not open otherwise to the public.

This basilica, the most important of the city, has been dedicated to main saint of Padua, San Antonio. It was built 8 centuries ago and from then on, it became one of the most important spiritual places of the Christian world. Antonio chose Padua as his permanent home in the period in which he was travelling all over Italy. The church is owned by the Vatican and it houses the tongue of the saint, an important holy relic.