Santa Sofia, Padua

Name: Santa Sofia
Address: Via Santa Sofia, 102, Padua, 35121, Italy
Telephone: +39 049 875 9939

#36 among attractions in Padua

Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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Santa Sofia is the oldest Roman Catholic church structure in the city of Padua, region of Veneto, Italy. It was built in the 10th century on the site of a presumed Mithraeum. A grant was made to bishop Sinibaldo of this church in 1123, which had already been in construction. The Romanesque stone and brick facade was constructed from 1106 to 1127, but the semicircular apse may date from earlier. The interior is now relatively bare. ()

Local name: Chiesa di Santa Sofia Completed: 1127 (897 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 45°24'26"N, 11°53'5"E

Address

Via Santa Sofia, 102Padua 35121 Italy

Contact

+39 049 875 9939

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Santa Sofia open?

Santa Sofia is open:

Monday 4 pm - 7:30 pm
Tuesday 4 pm - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Thursday 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Friday 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Saturday 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Sunday 9 am - 1 pm & 6:30 pm - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Santa Sofia?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa di San Gaetano, Padua (4 min walk), Biblioteca Civica di Padova, Padua (5 min walk), Church of Santa Caterina, Padua (6 min walk), Chiesa della Beata Vergine Maria Immacolata, Padua (6 min walk).

How to get to Santa Sofia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Santa Sofia:

Bus

Falloppio 36 • Lines: 24, 41, 43, 5, 6 (2 min walk)
Piazzetta Nievo / S. Sofia • Lines: 24, 41, 43, 6, Do (2 min walk)

Tram

Tito Livio • Lines: Sir1 (11 min walk)
Santo • Lines: Sir1 (15 min walk)

Train

Padova (20 min walk)