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Saint Anthony of Padua Church

901 N Dupont St, Wilmington, DE (302) 421-3700
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Ranked #9 of 36 attractions in Wilmington
Type: Churches/ Cathedrals
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Newark, Delaware
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2012

Old-style Roman Catholic church built by the Italian immigrants from the neighborhood it serves. Really lovely ornately decorated interior.

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Wilmington, Delaware
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2012

Saint Anthony's is a beautiful church in the heart of Wilmington's Little Italy neighborhood. The neighborhood itself has changed over the years, and not necessarily for the better. The area is not as well-maintained as it was in the past, but many cities suffer the same fate. Their festival, held in June each year, attracts people from far and wide.... More

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Wilmington, Delaware
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 1, 2012

No dislikes. I am not Catholic, but I have visited many times. It is open for tourists and visitors during the Italian Festival (week-plus long ethnic festival in the neighborhood around St. A's in June). Beautiful side chapels with statues of the saints, which are paraded around the neighborhood in the parade of the saints which is also part of... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2012

Every year this church holds a week long festival that they are known near and far for. It's a great cultural experience, giving a glimpse into the local Catholic Italian American lifestyle. The food is the real deal, they offer wine and beer, a carnival, music and a smattering of jewelry and other wares for sale. People watching is almost... More

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lancaster
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 3, 2012

Great Italian church, wonderful Italian festival. Warm friendly Italian people server wonderful homemade Italian food. GREAT Stations of the Cross during Lent.

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Brookhaven, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2012

The church itself is beautiful and St. Anthony's Italian festival in June is not to be missed. Something for everyone, great food and rides

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

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

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Wilmington, Delaware
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

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

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Swedesboro, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

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

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 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. 

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