Sanctuary dell'Arcella, Padua

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Sanctuary dell'Arcella, Padua

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Sanctuary dell'Arcella, Padua, Gothic Revival shrine in Arcella district, Padua, Italy.

The Sanctuary dell'Arcella features twin bell towers flanking a narrow nave and incorporates a Corinthian portico on a raised basement structure.

The site originated as a hospice operated by Clarissan nuns, established by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1227 outside the medieval walls of Padua.

The sanctuary preserves the room where Saint Anthony of Padua died in 1231, making it an essential destination for Catholic pilgrims.

Located at coordinates 45.42161, 11.8865, the sanctuary maintains regular opening hours and welcomes visitors who wish to explore its religious artifacts.

The remains of Blessed Elena Enselmini, a Poor Clare nun who died in 1231 and received beatification in 1695, rest within the sanctuary walls.

Location: Padua

Inception: 1931

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Website: http://santuarioarcella.it

GPS coordinates: 45.42161,11.88650

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:58

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