Another interesting cultural site is the Zuckermann Palace where the Museum of Applied & Decorative Arts is currently housed. It presents a rich collection of ancient works of art, as well as unique products made of stone and metal. In the museum, you can also find an extensive collection of ancient weapons, medieval clothes, ceramics and antique furniture. The very building is of great architectural value.
An interesting religious monument is the Basilica of Santa Giustina. According to the legends, it is located in the very place where the holy Christian martyr Justina of Padua was buried more than 1,500 years ago. The first church on the site of the present one was built back in the 6th century. Today, visitors to the city can see the basilica that was erected in the 16th century.
The cross-shaped building is striking in its scale, the length of the church is 122 meters, and the width is 82 meters. The basilica is also interesting for its old art decorations and religious artifacts.
The Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony is a religious monument of a much earlier period. Its location is also not accidental - the basilica was built in the 13th century over the burial site of St. Anthony of Padua. Now the saint's tomb is inside the temple, and pilgrims from all over the world come to bow to it.
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