The Padovanità Association presents:
Padova Urbs Picta: Discovering the Oratory of San Michele and the Specola District
Saturday, February 7, 3:00 PM – Padua
Guided tours of the UNESCO sites of Padua Urbs Picta continue:
The Oratory of San Michele, a wonderful example of 14th-century architecture and painting. The oratory is all that remains of the ancient Church of the Holy Archangels and the place where the great Andrea Palladio was baptized. The oratory houses a chapel, completely frescoed by Jacopo da Verona, whose pictorial cycle revolves around the life of the Virgin. The environment in which Jacopo da Verona worked, after almost a century, reflects the influence of Giotto’s research, which had indelibly influenced 14th-century painting. The tour will then continue with anecdotes and stories related to the ancient Borgo della Specola.
There will be a single tour, starting at 3:00 PM.
Meeting point is in front of the Oratory of San Michele in Riviera Tiso da Camposampiero 32, at approximately 2:50 PM. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. A contribution of €12 per participant is required (€10 for members), and €8 for children under 12. Advance reservations are required and can be made by WhatsApp at +39 371 6890812.
For those interested, there will be the option to purchase a Padovanità membership card for the 2026 year, which offers discounts and special offers.
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