Basilica del Carmine, Minor basilica and parish church in Piazza Petrarca, Padua, Italy.
Basilica del Carmine is a minor basilica and parish church featuring a single nave with a high dome and six side chapels decorated with marble and Renaissance frescoes. The adjacent building complex housed the Scuola del Carmine, a former confraternity space with additional 16th-century artworks.
The church was founded in 1212 and underwent major reconstruction in 1335 that shaped its current structure. In 1960, Pope John XXIII granted it the status of a minor basilica.
The church is dedicated to the Carmelite order and its chapels reflect religious devotions that have been meaningful to Padua's faithful for centuries. Visitors can still observe worship practices in the richly decorated side aisles where local communities maintain their traditions.
The basilica opens regularly for religious services and welcomes visitors to explore both the main church and adjacent spaces. It is helpful to check local opening times to plan your visit accordingly.
The building survived multiple earthquakes in 1491 and 1696 as well as bombing raids during both World Wars. Despite these severe shocks, the church retained most of its original architecture.
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