points of interest in Padua
Abbey of Santa Giustina
The Abbey of Santa Giustina, is in the center of Padua, facing the Prato della Valle, and its present shape derives from construction in the 17th century. It was founded in the 6th century to house the tomb of Saint Justina of Padua . The abbey was suppressed by Napoleon in 1810. A monastery was restarted at the site in 1919. It now also houses a state library and monument.