Scrovegni Chapel
7 expert reviews
“Padua's version of the Sistine Chapel, the Cappella degli Scrovegni houses one of Italy's great Renaissance masterpieces – a striking cycle of Giotto frescoes.”
– Lonely Planet
"This is the one uncontested must-see during your stay in Padua, so be prepared for lengthy lines in high season." Full review
"The spatial depth, emotional intensity, and naturalism of the frescoes illustrating the lives of Mary and Jesus in this world-famous chapel." Full review
"Another image to notice is the kiss of Judas—where he kisses Jesus before he is to betray him—and Mary Magdalene's face of agony as Jesus hangs from the cross. " Full review
3 Stars
"It was between 1303 and 1305 that Giotto decorated the walls of this chapel with 39 frescoes depicting the lives of Joachim and Anne, the Virgin and Christ." Full review
"Even if you never cared about Renaissance art before, the biblical scenes here will blow you away." Full review
"Cobalt blue is the dominant color; the illustrations are in that typical easy-to-understand medieval comic-strip format, but here they take on an unprecedented degree of realism and emotion." Full review