Santa Lucia, Padua

Santa Lucia is a Baroque church in Padua featuring a monumental facade supported by giant pilasters and decorated with statues of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in niches. The interior houses religious artworks and opens daily for visitors and worshippers.

This place was founded in 964 and had to be rebuilt after its bell tower collapsed in 1634. In the 1700s, architect Girolamo Frigimelica made important updates to the building.

Inside, you will find paintings by Giacomo Ceruti showing Padua's patron saints and a work by Giambattista Tiepolo depicting Saint Luke as a painter. These artworks shape how the church looks and tell the story of its artistic importance.

The church is open daily and offers a peaceful place to visit or pray, though access may be limited on Friday afternoons for maintenance work. It is worth checking opening conditions before your visit to avoid long wait times.

Two children of scientist Galileo Galilei were baptized here, showing the historical connection between his family and Padua. The church also holds the remains of Lomardo della Seta, a student of the poet Petrarch.