San Tomaso Becket, Padua

Name: San Tomaso Becket
Address: Via S. Tomaso, 4, Padua, 35141, Italy
Telephone: +39 049 875 2382

#81 among attractions in Padua

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The church of San Tomaso Cantuariense, also known as the church of San Tomaso or Tommaso is a religious building overlooking the "strà di San Tomaso" now via San Tomaso in the contrà di Castel Vecchio in Padua. The building, named after Thomas Becket, was once a parish entrusted to the Philippine Fathers now is a parish governed by secular clergy belonging to the vicariate of the Cathedral. Inside the church is preserved an important collection of relics including the heart of St. Philip Neri and a portrait of him who sweated 27 times in 1632. The rich interior decoration counts of works by authors of the 17th and 18th centuries such as Pietro Liberi, Francesco Maffei, and Onofrio Gabrieli.

Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 45°24'11"N, 11°52'9"E

Address

Via S. Tomaso, 4Padua 35141 Italy

Contact

+39 049 875 2382

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Tomaso Becket?

Nearby attractions include Castello Carrarese, Padua (2 min walk), San Michele Oratory, Padua (4 min walk), Chiesa di San Luca Evangelista, Padua (6 min walk), Torresino, Padua (6 min walk).

How to get to San Tomaso Becket by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Tomaso Becket:

Bus

Via Barbarigo • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)
Via Vescovado • Lines: 2 (5 min walk)

Tram

Tito Livio • Lines: Sir1 (11 min walk)
Santo • Lines: Sir1 (12 min walk)

Train

Padova (30 min walk)