Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Padua

The Palazzo della Ragione, the medieval town hall of Padua, was erected 1172 - 1218. The top level was added 1306-1309. Since a renovation after a fire in 1420 this level only consists out of one large rectangular hall, named "salone", its length 81.5m, its breadth 27m, and its height 24m. The Palazzo della Ragione is is reputed to have the largest roof unsupported by columns in Europe. The wooden vaulting is similar to that of the Hôtel-Dieu in Tonnerre (Burgundy). The gound level hosts since the early times the covered market of Padua.

The Palazzo della Ragione, the medieval town hall of Padua, was erected 1172 - 1218. The top level was added 1306-1309. Since a renovation after a fire in 1420 this level only consists out of one large rectangular hall, named "salone", its length 81.5m, its breadth 27m, and its height 24m. The Palazzo della Ragione is is reputed to have the largest roof unsupported by columns in Europe. The wooden vaulting is similar to that of the Hôtel-Dieu in Tonnerre (Burgundy). The gound level hosts since the early times the covered market of Padua.

The construction of the Basilica (locally known as "il Santo") started just one year after the death of St. Anthony. It was completed in 1310, but that was just the start of numerous alterations and modifications. St. Anthony, who was born in Portugal, had been buried in a small chapel "Santa Maria Mater Domini" that in the end got incorporated into the present basilica. Over the centuries the basilica has grown under different influences - and by now looks a bit "byzantine" with the many domes and minaret like towers. The Basilica´s impressive facade. www.basilicadelsanto.it/ing/home.asp

The construction of the Basilica (locally known as "il Santo") started just one year after the death of St. Anthony. It was completed in 1310, but that was just the start of numerous alterations and modifications. St. Anthony, who was born in Portugal, had been buried in a small chapel "Santa Maria Mater Domini" that in the end got incorporated into the present basilica. Over the centuries the basilica has grown under different influences - and by now looks a bit "byzantine" with the many domes and minaret like towers. There are three (!) cloisters around the Basilica. www.basilicadelsanto.it/ing/home.asp

The construction of the Basilica (locally known as "il Santo") started just one year after the death of St. Anthony. It was completed in 1310, but that was just the start of numerous alterations and modifications. St. Anthony, who was born in Portugal, had been buried in a small chapel "Santa Maria Mater Domini" that in the end got incorporated into the present basilica. Over the centuries the basilica has grown under different influences - and by now looks a bit "byzantine" with the many domes and minaret like towers. www.basilicadelsanto.it/ing/home.asp

As the "Basilica Pontificia di Sant' Antonio" is such a complex structure, I´ll start with this model, that is on display inside the church. The construction of the Basilica (locally known as "il Santo") started just one year after the death of St. Anthony. It was completed in 1310, but that was just the start of numerous alterations and modifications. St. Anthony, who was born in Portugal, had been buried in a small chapel "Santa Maria Mater Domini" that in the end got incorporated into the present basilica. Over the centuries the basilica has grown under different influences - and by now looks a bit "byzantine" with the many domes and minaret like towers. www.basilicadelsanto.it/ing/home.asp

The construction of the "Basilica of Saint Anthony" (locally known as "il Santo") started just one year after the death of St. Anthony. It was completed in 1310, but that was just the start of numerous alterations and modifications. St. Anthony, who was born in Portugal, had been buried in a small chapel "Santa Maria Mater Domini" that in the end got incorporated into the present basilica. Over the centuries the basilica has grown under different influences - and by now looks a bit "byzantine" with the domes and minaret like towers. www.basilicadelsanto.it/ing/home.asp

I had spent hours in Montagnana, celebrating the Italian carnival (see previous uploads), so I reached Padua (ital. Padova) at dusk. Way too late. The construction of the "Basilica of Saint Anthony" (locally known as "il Santo") started just one year after the death of St. Anthony. It was completed in 1310, but that was just the start of numerous alterations and modifications. St. Anthony, who was born in Portugal, had been buried in a small chapel "Santa Maria Mater Domini" that in the end got incorporated into the present basilica. Over the centuries the basilica has grown under different influences. In 2012 an earthquake caused damages to Basilica of St. Anthony, so the large scaffolding is no surprise. www.basilicadelsanto.it/ing/home.asp

I had spent hours in Montagnana, celebrating the Italian carnival (see previous uploads), so I reached Padua (ital. Padova) at dusk. Way too late. The construction of the "Basilica of Saint Anthony" (locally known as "il Santo") started just one year after the death of St. Anthony. It was completed in 1310, but that was just the start of numerous alterations and modifications. St. Anthony, who was born in Portugal, had been buried in a small chapel "Santa Maria Mater Domini" that in the end got incorporated into the present basilica. Over the centuries the basilica has grown under different influences - and by now looks a bit "byzantine" with the domes and minaret like towers. www.basilicadelsanto.it/ing/home.asp

I had spent hours in Montagnana, celebrating the Italian carnival (see previous uploads), so I reached Padua (ital. Padova) at dusk. Way too late. The construction of the "Basilica of Saint Anthony" (locally known as "il Santo") started just one year after the death of St. Anthony. It was completed in 1310, but that was just the start of numerous alterations and modifications. St. Anthony, who was born in Portugal, had been buried in a small chapel "Santa Maria Mater Domini" that in the end got incorporated into the present basilica. Over the centuries the basilica has grown under different influences - and by now looks a bit "byzantine" with the domes and minaret like towers. In 2012 an earthquake caused damages to Basilica of St. Anthony, so the large scaffolding is no surprise. www.basilicadelsanto.it/ing/home.asp