Santa Croce, Padua

Name: Santa Croce
Address: Piazzale S. Croce, 5, Padua, 35123, Italy
Telephone: +39 049 880 2822

#39 among attractions in Padua

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Santa Croce is a Roman Catholic church located on Corso Vittorio Emanuele 178 in Padua, Veneto region, Italy. ()

Local name: Chiesa di Santa Croce Completed: 1749 (275 years ago)Architectural style: RococoCoordinates: 45°23'35"N, 11°52'16"E

Address

Piazzale S. Croce, 5Padua 35123 Italy

Contact

+39 049 880 2822

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Santa Croce – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Orto botanico di Padova, Basilica di Santa Giustina, Scuola del Santo, Prato della Valle.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Croce?

Nearby attractions include Santa Maria in Vanzo, Padua (1 min walk), San Leopoldo Mandic, Padua (2 min walk), Bastione Alicorno, Padua (5 min walk), Loggia Amulea, Padua (12 min walk).

How to get to Santa Croce by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Croce:

Bus

Santa Croce • Lines: 22, 24, 43, A, At (1 min walk)
Diaz • Lines: 22, 24, 43 (5 min walk)

Tram

Diaz • Lines: Sir1 (5 min walk)
Cavallotti • Lines: Sir1 (6 min walk)