Church, mosque or temple · Italy · Veneto
Scrovegni Chapel
A small chapel covered in blue frescoes by Giotto.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Scrovegni Chapel matters
The Scrovegni Chapel in Padua is a small chapel whose walls are covered with Giotto's frescoes, a turning point in Western art. Visits are timed and short, with a climate-control room first. Look at the deep blue backdrop and the expressive faces and you see why art historians call this a turning point.
Talking points
- Giotto's masterpiece.
- Timed visits only.
- UNESCO-listed.
- Book ahead.
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Good to know: Reserve a slot well in advance; visits are limited to a short time.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.