First published: 20/09/19.

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Padua’S Fourteenth-Century Fresco Cycles

Padua’s fourteenth-century fresco cycles (Inscribed)

Padua’s fourteenth-century fresco cycles by GabLabCebu

Unfortunately, I wasn't aware of the significance of the Scrovegni Chapel or the T-list site of Padua when I visited with my family back in April 2017. We visited the city for the sole purpose of seeing St. Anthony's grave, and I had just barely convinced my family to walk the few hundred meters to the Botanic Garden. Anyhow, the church was really interesting. I will guiltily admit that the paintings that the site is on the T-list for weren't the most memorable thing about the church, but it was interesting seeing the different architectural styles and artistic value, especially in the many side altars. Photography is not permitted, by the way, but apparently someone managed to sneak a nice picture of the whole church anyway. As with everyone else, I do believe in the undeniable OUV of the Scrovegni Chapel, which I hope to visit one day, but I also think that that Padua is a very beautiful and significant city that deserves World Heritage status other than just its lone monuments.

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