Oratory of San Rocco, Padua

The Oratory of San Rocco is a Renaissance style, Roman Catholic oratory located in the city center of Padua, region of Veneto, Italy. It arises adjacent to the church of Santa Lucia, and is notable for its collection of frescoes.

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Opening hours: Tuesday—Sunday 9:30 AM—12:30 PM and 3:30 PM—7:00 PM
Type: Museum
Description: religious building in Padua
Also known as: “Oratorio San Rocco” and “Scuola di San Rocco”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Palazzo della Ragione and Scrovegni Chapel.

Palazzo della Ragione

Museum

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The Palazzo della Ragione is a medieval market hall, town hall and palace of justice building in Padua, in the Veneto region of Italy. The upper floor was dedicated to the town and justice administration; while the ground floor still hosts the historical covered market of the city. Palazzo della Ragione is situated 180 metres south of Oratory of San Rocco, Padua.

Scrovegni Chapel

Museum

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The Scrovegni Chapel, also known as the Arena Chapel, is a small church, adjacent to the Augustinian monastery, the Monastero degli Eremitani in Padua, region of Veneto, Italy. Scrovegni Chapel is situated 480 metres northeast of Oratory of San Rocco, Padua.

Santa Lucia

Church

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Santa Lucia, also called the Chiesa dell'Adorazione Perpetua is a Roman Catholic church located in the city of Padua, region of Veneto, Italy.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Arcella and Guizza.

Arcella

Suburb

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Arcella is the name of a district in Padua, located close to the Milan-Venice railway, north-east of Padua's central station. However, urban expansion taking place since the 1950s, made the boundaries between the localities nearby imperceptible.