Church of the Eremitani

Church of the Eremitani
Façade of the church
Interior

The Church of the Eremitani (Italian: Chiesa degli Eremitani), or Church of the Hermits[1], is an Augustinian[2] church of the 13th century in Padua, northern Italy.

It was built in 1276 and dedicated to the saints Philip and James; it is however best known as degli Eremitani from the annexed old monastery, which now houses the municipal art gallery.[2]

The chapel of SS. James and Christopher (Ovetari Chapel), formerly illustrated by Mantegna's frescoes, was largely destroyed by the Allies in World War II, because it was next to a German headquarters.[2] Other artists whose frescoes are preserved in the church include Guariento and Ansuino da Forlì.[2]

The church contains the tombs of Jacopo (1324) and Ubertinello (1345) da Carrara, lords of Padua.[2]

References

  1. ^ Eremitani Church in Padova: Hermits
  2. ^ a b c d e Vacance Venice: Padua tourist information

Coordinates: 45°24′38″N 11°52′47″E / 45.410566°N 11.879788°E / 45.410566; 11.879788


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