I plan to visit Scrovegni Chapel in Padova in a couple of weeks and would like to purchase tickets online. I'm on the website suggested in Rick Steves' book, http://www.cappelladegliscrovegni.it and it looks like I have to set up an account in which I am required to give my gender, date of birth, passport number, etc. That seems like a lot of info just to purchase a ticket. Is this unusual? Thanks.
Posted by
North Carolina
2517 posts
It is an exceptionally frustrating website, but yet ever so worth wrestling with in order to get to see the Scrovegni Chapel. The passport request probably has something to do with security - it's a major art treasure that was almost destroyed and then restored. You'll see a video about that while waiting to get in.
Posted by
Green Bay
22275 posts
You have to give the same information to buy tickets to a calzio (soccer) match.
Posted by
Brisbane, Australia
7175 posts
Sometimes the hoops it seems you have to jump through are worth it in the end for the experience you have. This is one of those cases.
Posted by
Mpls, MN
1005 posts
It is worth it and so beautiful to see!
Posted by
Columbus, OH, USA
2188 posts
Do they still offer a late evening admission? A few years ago we signed up for this option and were very happy. It was a small group, time in the chapel was longer than regular day tours, and the guide devoted much time to individual questions. Our time slot may have been as late as 9:00 PM or thereabout which also enabled us to spend all day pursuing other interests. I don't recall having to provide the information you describe, but that extended evening tour was terrific. We spent a few days in Padua and liked it. Safe travels.
Posted by
OP
78 posts
Thanks for all the replies! I was able to reserve tickets but just thought it was odd for them to ask for so much info. We're taking a day trip to Padova while visiting Venezia for several days. We leave 2 weeks from today...getting excited!