Basilica di Sant'Antonio di Padova
Pilgrimage basilica of the Saint, Donatello's high altar bronzes, Byzantine domes, Gattamelata outside.
Fotografia · Basilica di Sant'Antonio di Padova
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| Che cosa è | Church |
|---|---|
| Dove | Padua, Veneto |
| Celebre per | Pilgrimage basilica of the Saint, Donatello's high altar bronzes, Byzantine domes, Gattamelata outside |
La storia
Padua raised a basilica of domes and minaret-like towers over Saint Anthony within decades of his death, and the pilgrims have never stopped. Donatello cast the high altar's bronzes and, outside, the Gattamelata, the first great equestrian since Rome.
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