Scrovegni Chapel

The Scrovegni Chapel contains frescoes extending over 700 square meters of wall space, arranged in two tiers depicting Christian narratives throughout the interior surfaces.

Enrico Scrovegni commissioned the construction of this religious building in 1300 near his palace, and its consecration took place in March 1305.

The walls display scenes from the lives of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, along with representations of virtues and vices in the lower sections.

Visitors need advance reservations to enter the chapel, which maintains controlled environmental conditions through an air-lock chamber system for preservation.

The Last Judgment fresco occupies the entire western wall, presenting Christ passing judgment while incorporating detailed medieval theological concepts.

Location: Padua

Inception: 1305

Founders: Enrico degli Scrovegni

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Height: 18.5 m

Length: 20.5 m

Width: 8.5 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Civic Museums of Padua

Address: Piazza Eremitani, 8, 35121 Padova PD, Italy 35126 Padova

Opening Hours: Monday 09:00-19:00; Tuesday-Thursday 09:00-22:00; Friday-Saturday 09:00-19:00; Sunday 09:00-22:00

Phone: +390492010020

Website: https://cappellascrovegni.padovamusei.it

GPS coordinates: 45.41182,11.87954

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12