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.
Het kleine gotische palazzo uit de 15e eeuw gaat door als het geboortehuis van Desdemona, de echtgenote van Othello.
The Ca' d'Oro is a beautiful Gothic structure that served as a home to a highly influential family in the 15th century. Built for the Contarini family, the structure is called the Palazzo Santa Sofia and more casually got the name Ca' d'Oro, which means ‘golden house’ or ‘house of gold’, because of the chrome decoration and gold inlays on the exterior. Giovanni Bon and Bartolomeo Bon, his son, were the architects on the job as well as the sculptors and they created a beautiful Gothic structure that is still talked about because of its style. Through the years, a few private owners destroyed some of the original structure. Then when Baron Giorgio Franchetti became the owner, he restored what was destroyed and now it is almost as good as it was when the original architects made it. The house is now restored and is open to the public. It is now known as the Gallery Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca’ d’Oro. It houses the Baron’s personal art collection, and also showcases the original furniture and decor.
La Casa dei Tre Oci with its splendid architecture and scenic surroundings is certainly a beautiful structure. Designed by popular architect Mario De Maria (Marius Pictor) it is a classic example of avant-garde style that dominated the 20th Century. Currently, this historical property is being managed and maintained by Fondazione di Venezia e Polymnia, Civita Tre Venezie and Veneto Banca e Grafica Veneta. And, it is the hub of creative and culture activities, with focus on art of photography. For bookings, events updates and other information, check website.