Before long, we came upon a section of the old city walls. Affixed to a section of the ancient city walls, you will see a plaque that honors three local men who lost their lives fighting against Nazi fascism. The Porta Savonarola was one of the main gates leading into the city of Padua. The…
Month: March 2022
Padua – Day 3 – Part 2 – A Morning Stroll
Next to the Scoletta del Carmine, you will find the Basilica del Carmine, also known simply as I Carmini, which dates from 1446. The portal over the entrance of the basilica dates from 1737, and the three statues we see on top are by Tommaso Bonazza. The carved wooden door dates from 1412. A plaque…
Padua – Day 3 – Part 1 – Palazzo Zuckermann and A Fresco-Covered Chapel
On our third day in Padua, our first stop was the Musei Civici di Padova, in Palazzo Zuckermann. This civic museum complex is housed in the palace built by the industrialist, Enrico Zuckermann, who founded Zedapa, a company that manufactured buttons and small metal objects. The palace was designed by the architect, Filippo Arosio, and…
Padua – Day 2 – Part 5 – A Beautiful Church and Food Fair Fun
The painting over the altar of the Cappella di San Benedetto Abate is the work of Jacopo Palma the Younger. The altar in the Cappella dei Santi Innocenti houses the relics of the Holy Innocents, who were three victims of Herod. The statue of Santa Rachele, at the top, is by Giovanni Comin. The ark…