Padova (Padua) is most famous for the great Basilica di Sant'Antonio, the sacred pilgrimage destination which holds the tomb of St. Anthony of Padua. Our primary design in our Sunday pilgrimage to Padova was a visit to the Giotto
affreschi (frescoes) in the Capella Scrovegni. It's a recently-restored gem and I'll make a bold statement by referring to it as the predecessor to the Sistine Chapel. It was a moving experience to be in the presence of Giotto's masterpiece, a milestone in the history of Italian art. Standing in the chapel one is keenly aware that this is where all the Renaissance masters journeyed to for intensive study. Simply stated, Giotto introduced emotion and a sense of naturalism to art.
We made an impulsive decision to stay overnight in Padova. This enabled us to also visit
Il Santo (St. Anthony's Basilica) and a brilliantly-curated exhibition of the work of metaphysical painting pioneer Giorgio de Chirico.
De Chirico's
L'enigma dell'arrivo e del pomeriggio, 1911-12:
Padova in photos:
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