The Antonian Sanctuaries of
Camposampiero
Camposampiero holds a special place in the final stretch of the Way of Saint Anthony. Here, in the late spring of 1231, the Saint found a refuge of peace and contemplation before setting out on his final journey to Padua. Two sacred sites, the Sanctuary of the Vision and the Sanctuary of the Walnut Tree, preserve the memory of those intense days, marked by prayer, preaching, and an extraordinary event: the apparition of the Christ Child to Saint Anthony.
The Sanctuary
of the Vision
The Sanctuary of the Vision stands on the site where, according to tradition, Saint Anthony had one of the most profound mystical experiences of his life. Count Tiso, lord of the area, witnessed the Saint in ecstasy, holding the Christ Child in his arms, enveloped in a divine light. This episode, one of the most famous in Anthony’s life, has inspired countless artists and devotees over the centuries.
Today, the sanctuary preserves the memory of this extraordinary event and welcomes pilgrims into an atmosphere of prayer and reflection. Inside, visitors can admire frescoes and works of art depicting the life of the Saint, while the peaceful surroundings invite contemplation and meditation.
The Sanctuary
of the Walnut Tree
A short distance from the Sanctuary of the Vision stands the Sanctuary of the Walnut Tree, named after the large tree under which Saint Anthony would retreat in prayer and where, according to tradition, he had a simple wooden cell built for contemplation.
This place symbolizes the deep bond between the Saint and nature, reflecting his pursuit of a humble and spiritually intense life. Even today, the sanctuary is a destination for pilgrims who wish to follow in Anthony’s footsteps and experience a moment of silence and reflection.
Pilgrim Hospitality
The Antonian Sanctuaries of Camposampiero offer a special welcome to pilgrims on the Way of Saint Anthony. At the House of Spirituality, guests can stay overnight and experience warm hospitality, including dinner, breakfast, and a moment of spiritual sharing.
For bookings and information:
accoglienza@casadispiritualita.it
mob. +39 049 9303003
Il cammino di Sant’Antonio
da Camposampiero ad Arezzo
Il cammino completo
22 tappe lungo lo stivale da Camposampiero a Padova, e poi verso la grande pianura in direzione Rovigo, Ferrara e Bologna e, attraversando l’appennino Tosco-Emiliano e giungere al Santuario della Verna (AR).
Il Santuario Antoniano dell’Arcella
Il santuario Antoniano dell’Arcella, conosciuto popolarmente come Sant’Antonino, conserva la cella dove spirò sant’Antonio il 13 giugno 1231.
La Basilica di Padova
Nota a livello mondiale come Basilica del Santo, o più semplicemente come il Santo, è una delle più grandi chiese del mondo ed è visitata annualmente da oltre 6,5 milioni di pellegrini.
