Scrovegni Chapel

The Scrovegni Chapel, also known as the Arena Chapel, is a small but breathtaking religious building that houses one of the most important fresco cycles in Western art. Painted by Giotto di Bondone between 1303 and 1305, the interior is covered with vivid scenes from the lives of the Virgin Mary and Christ, arranged in three tiers. The deep blue ceiling dotted with stars and the emotional expressiveness of the figures mark a revolutionary departure from the flat, stylized art of the Middle Ages. Visiting the chapel is a controlled, timed experience to preserve the frescoes: you enter a climate-controlled room for about 15 minutes before entering the chapel itself, where you have exactly 15 minutes to take in the art. The experience is immersive and moving, as the entire space becomes a visual narrative. The chapel is part of the Eremitani Museums complex, which also includes an archaeological museum and art gallery. Located just steps from the city's main square, it's an unmissable stop for art lovers.

Don't miss

• Giotto's 38 fresco panels depicting the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary
• The dramatic 'Lamentation of Christ' scene
• The Last Judgment on the entrance wall, including a portrait of Enrico Scrovegni
• The chapel's original Gothic architecture and starry ceiling
• The adjacent Museo Eremitani with other artworks and archaeological finds

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Scrovegni Chapel

Cheapest way inPadova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local4.8★ · 80 travelers3–4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$8 per personSee dates →Most bookedUffizi & Accademia Timed Entry: Small Group Duomo Walking Tour4.7★ · 3,833 travelers~4 hoursFrom$57 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleExclusive Padua Tour: Scrovegni Chapel, Basilica & Highlights5★ · 17 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$369 per personSee dates →