San Francesco Grande, Padua

Name: San Francesco Grande
Address: Via S. Francesco, 118, Padua, 35121, Italy
Telephone: +39 0429 783144

#44 among attractions in Padua

Church, Gothic architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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The church dedicated to saint Francis of Assisi, known for centuries as San Francesco Grande is a religious building on the Via San Francesco, previously overlooks the Contra porteghi high in Padua, Italy. Through the efforts of Baldo de Bonafarii and Sibilla de Cetto, the convent of the Friars Minor and the Hospital of Saint Francis, Major, operated until 1798. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Francesco Grande Completed: XVI centuryArchitectural style: GothicCoordinates: 45°24'18"N, 11°52'50"E

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Via S. Francesco, 118Padua 35121 Italy

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+39 0429 783144

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San Francesco Grande – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Church
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is San Francesco Grande open?

San Francesco Grande is open:

Monday 7 am - 12 pm & 4 pm - 7:45 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 12 pm & 4 pm - 7:45 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 12 pm & 4 pm - 7:45 pm
Thursday 7 am - 12 pm & 4 pm - 7:45 pm
Friday 7 am - 12 pm & 4 pm - 7:45 pm
Saturday 7 am - 12 pm & 4 pm - 7:45 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm & 4 pm - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to San Francesco Grande?

Nearby attractions include Scuola della Carità, Padua (1 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Margherita, Padua (1 min walk), Palazzo Zabarella, Padua (3 min walk), Ponte San Lorenzo, Padua (5 min walk).

How to get to San Francesco Grande by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Francesco Grande:

Bus

Via del Santo • Lines: 2 (2 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)