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Saint Anthony of Padua Church

901 N Dupont St, Wilmington, DE (302) 421-3700
Ranked #7 of 29 attractions in Wilmington
4.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Churches/ Cathedrals
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Every early June for ~10 days Eats, Vino, Music ... More

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Wilmington, Delaware
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Built like a cathedral with mostly volunteer labor. Beautiful inside. It is the people that make this church so special. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Only been here during the Italian Festival, but is a beautiful church. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

This Delaware icon is a throwback to the cathedrals of Italy.  The church was built by volunteers over decades.  It was originally established to settle the Italian immigrants to Delaware.  Today, it is a central hub for all Delaware catholics.  More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church stands at the center of Wilmington, Delaware's Little Italy neighborhood. The church is built in a classic Romanesque style and is modeled after the Church of San Zeno Maggiore in Verona, Italy. To celebrate the Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua (June 13), the parish holds La Festa Italiana, during the second week... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

I am not a member but I know a lot of them. Great people, great kids, great for the community More

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Wilmington, Delaware
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

Essentially built by the parishoners in the old world style More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

Do the sit down in the school basement, had a great dinner this year. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2011

My husband and I have been going to St. Anthony's for over a decade now. We are not regular parishioners, but we go every year in June for the Italian Festival. You do have to pay admission to the festival. You can buy a daily ($5 per person) or 8-day pass ($15 per person). They have a procession during the... More

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