Scuola della Carità, Padua

Name: Scuola della Carità
Address: Via S. Francesco, Padua, 35121, Italy
Telephone: +39 049 856 1212

#75 among attractions in Padua

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The Scuola della Carità is a building of medieval origin, used until the early 19th century for religious purposes. It faces Contrà dei porteghi alti, now Via San Francesco in Padua, opposite the church of San Francesco Grande to which it currently belongs. It was home to the Confraternita della Carità, a lay association devoted to the relief of the poor and infirm that flourished with the founding of the Hospital of San Francesco Grande.

Coordinates: 45°24'18"N, 11°52'52"E

Address

Via S. FrancescoPadua 35121 Italy

Contact

+39 049 856 1212

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Scuola della Carità open?

Scuola della Carità is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 4 pm - 6 pm
Friday 4 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 12 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Scuola della Carità?

Nearby attractions include San Francesco Grande, Padua (1 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Margherita, Padua (1 min walk), Palazzo Zabarella, Padua (3 min walk), Church of Santa Caterina, Padua (4 min walk).

How to get to Scuola della Carità by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scuola della Carità:

Bus

Via del Santo • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)
Ponti Romani 8 • Lines: 11, 12, 13, 16, A, At, M (5 min walk)

Tram

Tito Livio • Lines: Sir1 (5 min walk)
Santo • Lines: Sir1 (9 min walk)

Train

Padova (23 min walk)