Basilica of Saint Anthony
Guide
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FreeChurchAllow 30–60 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A huge basilica topped with eight domes, where pilgrims queue to touch the saint's tomb; outside stands Donatello's bronze horseman.
A brief history
Begun soon after Saint Anthony's death in 1231; Donatello's Gattamelata was the first big equestrian bronze since Roman times.
Tips
- Best time
- Early morning, before the pilgrim groups
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 30–60 min
- Free days
- Always free
- Hours
- Usually open daily from early morning to evening (check)
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Good to know
- Area
- Santo: Around the Basilica of Saint Anthony and the botanical garden.
- Dress code
- Shoulders and knees covered
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Indoors: good on a hot or rainy day
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