St. Peter's Church, Padua

Name: St. Peter's Church
Address: Via S. Pietro, 125, Padua, 35139, Italy

#84 among attractions in Padua

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The church of St. Peter the Apostle is a religious building that overlooks Contrà San Pietro now Via San Pietro in Padua. The church already existed in the 4th century, although it underwent reconstruction in the late 11th century. Until 1809 it was the parish and church of the Benedictine nuns who had the title of canonesses respecting a royal privilege of the 9th century. Ludovic II on April 22, 866 united it to the episcope of Padua. The church is an extraordinary complex in which building and decorative phenomena ranging from medieval to neo-Gothic overlap. Today it is a rectory subject to the Cathedral.

Local name: Chiesa di San PietroArchitectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 45°24'31"N, 11°52'8"E

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Via S. Pietro, 125Padua 35139 Italy

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St. Peter's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. Peter's Church open?

St. Peter's Church is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 12 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday 9 am - 12 pm
Friday closed
Saturday 9 am - 12 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to St. Peter's Church?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa di San Benedetto Novello, Padua (3 min walk), Palazzo Liviano, Padua (4 min walk), Palazzo Mussato, Padua (5 min walk), Padua Baptistery, Padua (5 min walk).

How to get to St. Peter's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Peter's Church:

Bus

Milano 32 • Lines: 10, 42, 5, 6 (3 min walk)
Corso Milano / Plaza • Lines: 10, 42, 6 (3 min walk)

Tram

Tito Livio • Lines: Sir1 (13 min walk)
Santo • Lines: Sir1 (18 min walk)

Train

Padova (22 min walk)