Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua
Located in Padua
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The Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua (Italian: Basilica Pontificia di Sant'Antonio di Padova) is a Catholic church and minor basilica in Padua, Veneto, Northern Italy, dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua.
Although the basilica is visited as a place of pilgrimage by people from all over the world, it is not the cathedral of the city, a title belonging to the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Mary of Padua. The basilica is known locally as "il Santo." It is one of the national shrines recognized by the Holy See.
Two chapels within the basilica - the Cappella di San Giacomo and the Cappella del Beato Luca Belludi - are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Padua's fourteenth-century fresco cycles, inscribed in 2021. The Cappella di San Giacomo and the Cappella del beato Luca Belludi — are included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Padua's fourteenth-century fresco cycles, inscribed in 2021.