Santa Croce, Padua, Rococo church building in Padua, Italy
The Santa Croce church displays a facade with Corinthian columns and pilasters supporting a pediment, marking the end of Borgo Santa Croce street.
Construction of the church began in 1737 under architect Francesco Vecellio and reached completion in 1749, replacing an earlier chapel from 1181.
The interior features wooden choirs, four altarpieces by Giovanni Battista Mariotti, and frescoes by artists including Gualtieri and Domenico Campagnola.
The church stands at Corso Vittorio Emanuele 178 and contains the Cappella della Madonna della Neve, accessible through a door on the right side.
The nave incorporates fenestrated fake balconies, while the ceiling presents an arrangement of coffers adorned with stucco and gilding decorations.
Location: Padua
Inception: June 9, 1749
Architects: Francesco Vecellio
Architectural style: Rococo
Website: https://santacrocepd.it
GPS coordinates: 45.39302,11.87119
Latest update: April 2, 2025 07:08
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