Ognissanti's church, Medieval church in central Padua, Italy
Description
Ognissanti's church is a Romanesque building in central Padua with a plain exterior and single entry point. The interior space is bright and leads to a main altar decorated in Baroque style.
History
The first documented mention dates to 1147 when the building stood near a xenodochium and belonged to a Benedictine monastery. Over time its role changed along with the community that uses it today.
Culture
The church holds artworks spanning the 17th and 18th centuries, including altarpieces and early frescoes featuring a fragment of Christ Pantocrator. These pieces reflect artistic changes across generations.
Practical
Visit requires respect for ongoing services since the building primarily serves the active community. It is worth checking ahead if you plan to visit.
Did you know?
Inside the monastery entrance sits a historical turntable device that was used into the early 20th century for anonymously receiving abandoned infants. This object reveals a long tradition of caring for the poorest members of society at this location.
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