Tomb of Anthenor

The Tomb of Antenor stands in the center of Padua, featuring a tabernacle structure that houses an ancient marble sarcophagus elevated above ground level.

Workers discovered the sarcophagus in 1274 during the construction of an orphanage, leading scholar Lovato dei Lovati to identify it as Antenor's burial site.

The monument honors Antenor, a Trojan prince mentioned in Homer's Iliad, who according to Virgil's Aeneid established the city of Padua after fleeing Troy.

The monument location near Palazzo Bo provides visitors easy access to explore both the tomb and surrounding historical landmarks in the Piazza Antenore.

Scientific analysis of bone fragments found inside the sarcophagus during 1995 renovations dated the remains to the third or fourth centuries CE.

Location: Padua

Accessibility: Dostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich

GPS coordinates: 45.40598,11.87829

Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:56