Piazza del Santo, Padua

Name: Piazza del Santo
Address: Piazza del Santo, Padua, Italy
Telephone: 80498750655

#70 among attractions in Padua

Square, Historical place

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Piazza del Santo, dominated by the imposing bulk of the Basilica del Santo, has always been a symbolic place of devotion and worship, a destination for many tourists but also the center of Paduan city life. Starting in 1257, in fact, the square hosted the Fair of the Saint, which was moved in 1596 a few hundred meters away to Prato della Valle. This square for a stretch is of dependence of the Vatican City State, and is limited by the Oratory of San Giorgio, the Scuola del Santo and the Museo Civico al Santo.

Coordinates: 45°24'5"N, 11°52'49"E

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Piazza del Santo – 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 Piazza del Santo?

Nearby attractions include Gattamelata, Padua (1 min walk), Oratory of San Giorgio, Padua (1 min walk), Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua, Padua (1 min walk), Scuola del Santo, Padua (1 min walk).

How to get to Piazza del Santo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Piazza del Santo:

Bus

Piazza del Santo • Lines: 2 (1 min walk)
Businello fr 5 • Lines: 11, 12, 13, 16, 2, 22, 3, A, At, M, T (4 min walk)

Tram

Santo • Lines: Sir1 (4 min walk)
Prato Della Valle • Lines: Sir1 (6 min walk)

Train

Padova (29 min walk)