Basilica of St Anthony in Padua

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by Henk Bekker

It is easy to visit Padua (Padova) on a day trip or stopover by train from Venice to see the top sights: Giotto's frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel and the magnificent Basilica of St Anthony.

The Scrovegni Chapel is a Michelin 3-star sight (“Worth a Journey”) while the Basilica of St. Anthony is rated 2 stars (“Worth a Detour”). These two sights should be included in even the shortest stopover in Padua, although the Giotto frescoes alone are already worth the effort.