{"id":8964,"date":"2024-02-18T14:33:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-18T13:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/?page_id=8964"},"modified":"2024-02-19T09:41:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T08:41:24","slug":"euganean-hills-and-bassa-padovana","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/destinations\/euganean-hills-and-bassa-padovana\/","title":{"rendered":"Euganean Hills and Bassa Padovana"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\">&lt;&lt;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/atlas\/europe\/southern-europe\/italy\/northeast-italy\/veneto\/\">Veneto<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just south of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/padua\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Padua<\/a> are the Euganean Hills, a group of volcanic hills featuring several landmarks and various popular spa resorts. The rest of the countryside south of Padua is known as Bassa Padovana, and it mostly includes small rural centers, but also some larger towns like Monselice, Este, and Montagnana. These three cities have a rich history and offer various historic attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"border: 1px solid #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-6d4c3313-c5f7-4761-809b-a835c3aac357\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-570d3e69-58cf-4538-a087-0a392588c0af\">Places to see in the Euganean Hills and in Bassa Padovana<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#abano-terme\">Abano Terme<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#montirone-park\">Montirone Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#montegrotto-terme\">Montegrotto Terme<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#archaeological-areas-of-montegrotto-terme\">Archaeological Areas of Montegrotto Terme<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#butterfly-arc\">Butterfly Arc<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#euganean-hills\">Euganean Hills<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#praglia-abbey\">\u272a Praglia Abbey<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#villa-dei-vescovi\">Villa dei Vescovi<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#villa-barbarigo\">Villa Barbarigo<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#villa-beatrice-deste\">Villa Beatrice d&#8217;Este<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#monastery-of-the-olivetans\">Monastery of the Olivetans<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#battaglia-terme\">Battaglia Terme<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#catajo-castle\">Catajo Castle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#due-carrare\">Due Carrare<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#villa-zaborra-castello-di-san-pelagio\">Villa Zaborra Castello di San Pelagio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#arqua-petrarca\">Arqu\u00e0 Petrarca<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#house-of-petrarch\">House of Petrarch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#monselice\">Monselice<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#seven-churches-sanctuary\">\u272a Seven Churches Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#monselice-castle\">\u272a Monselice Castle<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#mastio-federiciano\">Mastio Federiciano<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#piazza-mazzini\">Piazza Mazzini<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#este\">Este<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#museo-nazionale-atestino\">\u272a\u00a0Museo Nazionale Atestino<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#carrarese-castle-of-este\">\u272a\u00a0Carrarese Castle of Este<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#church-of-santa-tecla\">Church of Santa Tecla<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#montagnana\">Montagnana<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#walls-of-montagnana\">\u272a\u00a0Walls of Montagnana<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#duomo-of-montagnana\">Duomo of Montagnana<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"abano-terme\"><strong>Abano Terme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Located at the northeastern end of the Euganean Hills, Abano Terme is the most important center in the large thermal area of the Terme Euganee. This area is known for its hot springs since ancient times and now Abano Terme serves as a major hub for spas and hot baths, attracting many tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_acc21ee8-8228-47da-9a41-7668cfaf44a1\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"montirone-park\"><strong><strong>Montirone Park<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Montirone is a small hill and park in Abano Terme, hosting one of the most important spring areas of the thermal city. The monumental entrance to the park is flanked by two buildings hosting a museum on local arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via P. d&#8217;Abano, 13, 35031 Abano Terme PD<br>Coordinates: 45.3522, 11.7768<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/nkbvrtjrVuQv91hU8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Google Maps (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_13df673c-91bc-4093-acdf-f012cd750625\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"montegrotto-terme\"><strong>Montegrotto Terme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Montegrotto Terme is a spa resort and one of the main centers of the Terme Euganee, located at the foot of the Euganean Hills. In ancient times, the town was inhabited by the Romans, who knew the area for its hot springs. The importance of this thermal district was again on the rise since the Early Modern period and today it is a wellness center visited by many tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_63324498-3bc0-40b1-8858-1b85ebc3b0a9\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"archaeological-areas-of-montegrotto-terme\"><strong>Archaeological Areas of Montegrotto Terme<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The town of Montegrotto Terme was already a spa resort during the time of the Romans, and now a few archaeological areas attest the long history of this city. The <strong>Archaeological Area of Viale Stazione<\/strong> is located near the town&#8217;s train station and hosts an ancient thermal complex from the 1st century BCE. A bit to the south is the <strong>Roman Villa of Via Neroniana<\/strong>, the ruins of a 1st-century patrician palace also housing ancient <em>thermae<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Scavi, 15, 35036 Montegrotto Terme PD<br>Coordinates: 45.3293, 11.7926<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Fuf7MDZbbnPSJq6V8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_2cfd4033-77c7-4523-84ba-2bcfa09c737a\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"butterfly-arc\"><strong><strong>Butterfly Arc<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The natural park and museum Butterfly Arc is composed of two different environments. One is the <strong>Casa delle Farfalle<\/strong>, an exhibition space hosting thousands of butterflies and showcasing their life and diversity. Meanwhile, the <strong>Bosco delle Fate<\/strong> is a small park with a path focused on mythological and legendary creatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Scavi, 21\/Bis, 35036 Montegrotto Terme PD<br>Coordinates: 45.3315, 11.7921<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/TspSM5zj4xT6eCRW7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_0387fa24-0654-4eea-89d6-394d38a9d04a\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"euganean-hills\"><strong>Euganean Hills<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Euganean Hills (<em>Colli Euganei<\/em>) are a group of volcanic hills located south of Padua, standing out among the plains of central Veneto. They are famous for their hot springs and the spa district of the Terme Euganee, while also being visited for their beauty and peaceful environment. Castles, villas, and monasteries dot the area, linked with the small picturesque towns by a network of footpaths that cross the natural reserve of the Regional Park of the Euganean Hills.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_3a09f595-7a8e-4cfe-af98-d5a35d93b833\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"praglia-abbey\"><strong>\u272a Praglia Abbey<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Praglia Abbey (<em>Abbazia di Praglia<\/em>) is a Benedictine monastery founded in 1080 and located at the foot of the Euganean Hills. It lived its golden age between the 14th and 16th century, when most of the complex was expanded and rebuilt and the interiors were decorated with frescoes and sculptures. After being closed and reopened a few times, it is now again inhabited by monks and it has been turned into an important center for the restoration of ancient books, also hosting a rich historic library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Abbazia di Praglia, 16, 35037 Teolo PD<br>Coordinates: 45.3637, 11.7346<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/NzhKZBYnTB7ZdJ3S7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_b66989f0-bfb7-486c-804a-6a017e91b884\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"villa-dei-vescovi\"><strong><strong>Villa dei Vescovi<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Villa dei Vescovi is a Renaissance rural palace located on the slopes of a hill, just outside the town of Torreglia. It was built as a summer retreat for the arcibishops of Padua between 1535 and 1542 and it was inspired by ancient Roman villas. The richly decorated interiors host an impressive series of 16th-century frescoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via dei Vescovi, 4, 35038 Torreglia PD<br>Coordinates: 45.3432, 11.7111<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/XBgJ52FPv9VcZkKf6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_34413547-33dd-463b-bc62-6efbe9fb3d61\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"villa-barbarigo\"><strong><strong>Villa Barbarigo<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Villa Barbarigo is a large rural villa located on the slopes of the Euganean Hills in the town of Valsanzibio. The baroque-style palace was built during the 17th century and it is mostly noted for its gardens. The wide park that surrounds the villa hosts various attractions such as a labyrinth and many statues and fountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Barbarigo, 12, 35030 Valsanzibio PD<br>Coordinates: 45.2937, 11.7271<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/G6ALsXxJpC6s2QWQ6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_d35fc5f8-33b5-4a25-a03f-832300657094\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"villa-beatrice-deste\"><strong><strong>Villa Beatrice d&#8217;Este<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Villa Beatrice d&#8217;Este is a patrician rural palace located on the top of Monte Gemola near the town of Baone. Originally built as a monastery in the Middle Ages, it was later abandoned and briefly turned into a lazaret. After being restored during the 20th century, it now hosts a museum of natural history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Gemola, 7, 35030 Baone PD<br>Coordinates: 45.2771, 11.6792<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/3LH73sZwi8We3Mqk8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_244d3fac-c00d-46c3-ad16-ca3e2a470284\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monastery-of-the-olivetans\"><strong><strong>Monastery of the Olivetans<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The ruins of the abandoned Monastery of the Olivetans (<em>Monastero degli Olivetani<\/em>) are located on top of Monte Venda, the tallest of the Euganean Hills. It was built during the Late Middle Ages and it was active until 1771, when it was closed. The ruins can be reached by climbing a long footpath and from this place a great panoramic view of the hills can be enjoyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Monastero degli Olivetani, 35030 Galzignano Terme PD<br>Coordinates: 45.3131, 11.6909<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/RMsHBfcPLFB9ZLuj6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_d5bd5579-c7b7-45ff-bf05-93f29d07dbd1\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"battaglia-terme\"><strong>Battaglia Terme<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Battaglia Terme is a small town at the eastern edge of the Euganean Hills. While not as famous as other centers of the Terme Euganee such as Abano Terme or Montegrotto Terme, this city also enjoys some warm springs and it is notable for being located on the navigable Canale Battaglia that leads to Padua.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_23c64f43-1756-4a65-9e14-683a1c9ebc7f\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"catajo-castle\"><strong><strong>Catajo Castle<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Catajo Castle (<em>Castello del Catajo<\/em>) is a large palace located just outside of Battaglia Terme, along the sides of a nearby hill. Originally a simple villa, then a rural palace, it was finally turned into a true castle starting in 1570 by Italian nobleman Pio Enea I degli Obizzi. The castle was adorned with gorgeous frescoes and surrounded by large gardens. In the 19th century it became a possession of the Dukes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/modena\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Modena<\/a> and then the Archidukes of Austria, and during this time it was expanded even more. The Italian state gained the palace at the end of World War I and later sold it to a private owner. Now it is open to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Catajo, 1, 35041 Battaglia Terme PD<br>Coordinates: 45.2967, 11.7886<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/eM1MJPo7PktgMR2z9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_4cbe5558-d73e-4569-9dc1-103ec8524fc8\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"due-carrare\"><strong>Due Carrare<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Due Carrare is small town that was born when the municipalities of Carrara Santo Stefano and Carrara San Giorgio were merged in 1995. This is the birthplace of the Carraresi family that ruled Padua during the 14th and 15th century.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_0ae541bc-3411-4fd1-8d1b-6a0516fff197\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"villa-zaborra-castello-di-san-pelagio\"><strong><strong>Villa Zaborra Castello di San Pelagio<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Located a bit outside Due Carrare, this 16th-century rural villa features a medieval tower and was restored several times before gaining its current appearance. Part of the complex now hosts the <strong>Air and Space Museum<\/strong> (<em>Museo dell&#8217;Aria e dello Spazio<\/em>), which features various aircrafts and exhibitions on the history of aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via S. Pelagio, 50, 35020 Due Carrare PD<br>Coordinates: 45.3142, 11.8221<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/RgvPWbTxGc5UfN9T6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_a02e946c-0576-4fb8-95c4-56e2cb8b1843\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"arqua-petrarca\"><strong>Arqu\u00e0 Petrarca<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arqu\u00e0 Petrarca is a small town among the Euganean Hills. Inhabited since the Bronze Age, it is famous for being the place where poet Petrarch lived it final years, before his death here in 1374. Located in a beautiful environment, this small village still has some historic buildings that give it a medieval appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_77b34f7b-6d41-45ed-9858-2b02d8c6f912\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"house-of-petrarch\"><strong><strong>House of Petrarch<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The house where Petrarch lived his final years in Arqu\u00e0 is now a museum (<em>Casa del Petrarca<\/em>) that exhibits the life and works of the famous poet. The original building was erected in the 13th century and later altered during Petrarch&#8217;s stay. The house was heavily renovated in the 16th century, and most of its current appearance dates to this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Valleselle, 4, 35032 Arqu\u00e0 Petrarca PD<br>Coordinates: 45.2707, 11.7155<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/fz7KjXpDZNnY9qgE7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_3411d742-86ec-49bb-8173-1bae5cff398b\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monselice\"><strong>Monselice<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Monselice is a town located at the foot of the Euganean Hills, and dominated by a small hill. The town grew since the Middle Ages around the fortifications on the hill, and became one of the main centers in the countryside south of Padua. Now it is known for its beautiful castle and peculiar sanctuary.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_54c3ba3f-5626-4ad5-97c9-cd5b3a3adc6e\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"seven-churches-sanctuary\"><strong>\u272a Seven Churches Sanctuary<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seven Churches Sanctuary (<em>Santuario delle Sette Chiesette<\/em>) is a religious complex located along the slopes of the hill of Monselice. Starting near the castle, the road that leads up the hill features six small chapels built between 1592 and 1615. At the end of this path is the seventh church, the <strong>Church of San Giorgio<\/strong>, which curiously hosts a large amount of humans skulls and bones. These churches were built as a pilgrimage sites for faithfuls who could not go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/rome\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Rome<\/a> and do the traditional visit to the Seven Pilgrim Churches. Next to the Church of San Giorgio is the Renaissance <strong>Villa Duodo<\/strong>, decorated with several artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Address: Via Sette Chiese, 35043 Monselice PD<br>Coordinates: 45.2403, 11.7568<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/5CuB1htkTNQitkCh9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_a9460959-f268-451a-af37-c74b64bd15aa\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monselice-castle\"><strong>\u272a Monselice Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as: Cini Castle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Monselice Castle is a fortified complex located on the side of the hill that dominates the town. Erected in various phases during the Late Middle Ages, it is very well preserved, as it was restored in the 20th century. The castle features various decorated halls, and also houses some artworks and historic objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Address: Via del Santuario, 17, 35043 Monselice PD<br>Coordinates: 45.2415, 11.7529<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/R918vbaqW5omZJup7\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_19e15c96-8cd2-4da4-8bb4-2ea933696df9\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mastio-federiciano\"><strong>Mastio Federiciano<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Also known as: Rocca of Monselice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mastio Federiciano is an ancient fortification located on top of the hill of Monselice. Erected during the Early Middle Ages, it was one of the main forts in the area for centuries, but it was later abandoned. Now in ruins, a few structures, such as the main tower, are still standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Address: Torrione, 35043 Monselice PD<br>Coordinates: 45.2422, 11.7560<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/4TrQbFa9jkf9APjs6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/J5ksKqVSfEGQLrxK9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_fc0106a1-99b2-428e-a05f-4954b24151f1\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"piazza-mazzini\"><strong>Piazza Mazzini<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Piazza Mazzini is the main square of Monselice. Here are various historic landmarks, such as the 13th-century <strong>Civic Tower<\/strong> (<em>Torre Civica<\/em>), and the Renaissance <strong>Palazzo del Monte di Piet\u00e0<\/strong>, which features a beautiful Venetian-style loggia. Also facing this square is the <strong>Church of San Paolo<\/strong>, which was erected in the Late Middle Ages and now hosts the <strong>San Paolo Museum<\/strong> (<em>Museo San Paolo<\/em>), an exhibition of archaeological ruins unearthed around the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Address: Piazza Mazzini, 35043 Monselice PD<br>Coordinates: 45.2418, 11.7511<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/4TrQbFa9jkf9APjs6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/fCVzfhjrwmovrVdv8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_f8917928-8100-4115-88a6-8063d8607cf6\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"este\"><strong>Este<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Este is a town located at the southern edge of the Euganean Hills. It was already inhabited during the Iron Age and the city became an important regional center during the Roman era, with the name of Ateste. After a period of decline, it rose to prominence again in the 10th century as the birthplace of the powerful Este family. These nobles later moved to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/ferrara\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Ferrara<\/a>, and the city was ruled by Padua and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/destinations\/venice\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Venice<\/a> before becoming part of Italy. Now Este is one of the largest towns in the area of the Euganean Hills.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_0daa85b3-898a-4cbf-bf15-58aad35b7af4\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"museo-nazionale-atestino\"><strong><strong>\u272a&nbsp;<\/strong>Museo Nazionale Atestino<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Museo Nazionale Atestino is the museum of the city of Este. It hosts a large archaeological collection of artifacts from the pre-Roman and Roman period, paintings and findings from the Middle Ages, and a rich library. The museum is housed in a historic villa located just outside the Carrarese Castle and surrounded by its ancient walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via G. Negri, 9\/c, 35042 Este PD<br>Coordinates: 45.2293, 11.6564<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/fUBfLMjZtwMk2z8q6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_2ac1f0ee-ed5c-41a2-b52e-981a845b60a2\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"carrarese-castle-of-este\"><strong><strong>\u272a&nbsp;<\/strong>Carrarese Castle of Este<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Carrarese Castle of Este (<em>Castello Carrarese di Este<\/em>) is a medieval fortification that might have originated as a mansion that was later expanded and turned into a fortress, before being destroyed in 1249. The current building was erected on the ruins of the previous one during the 14th century by the Carraresi family that ruled over Padua. The castle was later abandoned again. Now restored, it has been turned into a public garden and still features most of its impressive medieval walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via G. Negri, 9, 35042 Este PD<br>Coordinates: 45.2306, 11.6582<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/fvu6ucm9YRYxMJ87A\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_f30a3a25-e11a-41b8-896a-9bf8e8e27b85\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"church-of-santa-tecla\"><strong><strong>Church of Santa Tecla<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as: Duomo of Santa Tecla<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Church of Santa Tecla is the main religious building in Este. The current baroque church was built between 1690 and 1720 in place of a previous one that was damaged by an earthquake. Among many art pieces, it hosts a beautiful altarpiece by Giambattista Tiepolo, one of the most notable works by the artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Santa Tecla, 6, 35042 Este PD<br>Coordinates: 45.2300, 11.6539<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/4fYSchh4skUChURUA\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); margin-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--40); \" class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_db4ac12b-1ebc-421b-9c7f-edbdb008a9ed\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 10px; width: 100%; height: 10px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #000000; margin-top: 10px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"montagnana\"><strong>Montagnana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Montagnana is a town in the countryside of Veneto. It rose to prominence as a military outpost during the Late Middle Ages, especially under the rule of the Carraresi family of Padua. Montagnana still keeps many of its medieval features to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_06123b7d-f155-4b85-a9a2-1c1e6a475f5b\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"walls-of-montagnana\"><strong><strong><strong>\u272a&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong>Walls of Montagnana<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Walls of Montagnana are one of the best preserved examples of medieval fortifications in Europe. Still surrounded by a moat, now without water, these impressive walls were built mostly between the 11th and 13th century. Four gates allow access into the city center, but two (<strong>Porta XX Settembre<\/strong> and <strong>Porta Vicenza<\/strong>) were only built later. The original two gates (<strong>Porta Legnago<\/strong> and <strong>Porta Padova<\/strong>) are heavily fortified and known as <strong>Rocca degli Alberi<\/strong> and <strong>Castle of San Zeno<\/strong>. The Castle of San Zeno is the larger of the two and was the main fortress in the city, now serving as a museum and a library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via Circonvallazione Esterna Ovest, 35044 Montagnana PD<br>Coordinates: 45.2346, 11.4623<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7HaLazfUSQymjYiV8\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-divider ub_divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" id=\"ub_divider_afda4c2c-0607-4d12-ada3-63838eeea9f3\"><div class=\"ub_divider_wrapper\" style=\"position: relative; margin-bottom: 2px; width: 100%; height: 2px; \" data-divider-alignment=\"center\"><div class=\"ub_divider_line\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; \"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"duomo-of-montagnana\"><strong><strong>Duomo of Montagnana<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as: Duomo of Santa Maria Assunta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The large Duomo of Montagnana dominates the main square of the city. It was built between 1431 and 1502 with a Gothic and Renaissance style and, among various notable artworks, it features a painting by Paolo Veronese and two frescoes by Giorgione.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p>Address: Via S. Giovanni, 6, 35044 Montagnana PD<br>Coordinates: 45.2330, 11.4674<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/tihk4taWU2cHCiMH6\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&lt;&lt;\u00a0Veneto Just south of Padua are the Euganean Hills, a group of volcanic hills featuring several landmarks and various popular spa resorts. The rest of the countryside south of Padua is known as Bassa Padovana, and it mostly includes small rural centers, but also some larger towns like Monselice, Este, and Montagnana. These three cities have a rich history and offer various historic attractions. Abano Terme Located at the northeastern end of the Euganean Hills, Abano Terme is the most important center in the large thermal area of the Terme Euganee. This area is known for its hot springs since ancient times and now Abano Terme serves as a major hub for spas and hot baths, attracting many tourists. Montirone Park Montirone is a small hill and park in Abano Terme, hosting one of the most important spring areas of the thermal city. The monumental entrance to the park is flanked by two buildings hosting a museum on local arts. Address: Via P. d&#8217;Abano, 13, 35031 Abano Terme PDCoordinates: 45.3522, 11.7768 Google Maps Montegrotto Terme Montegrotto Terme is a spa resort and one of the main centers of the Terme Euganee, located at the foot of the Euganean Hills. In ancient times, the town was inhabited by the Romans, who knew the area for its hot springs. The importance of this thermal district was again on the rise since the Early Modern period and today it is a wellness center visited by many tourists. Archaeological Areas of Montegrotto Terme The town of Montegrotto Terme was already a spa resort during the time of the Romans, and now a few archaeological areas attest the long history of this city. The Archaeological Area of Viale Stazione is located near the town&#8217;s train station and hosts an ancient thermal complex from the 1st century BCE. A bit to the south is the Roman Villa of Via Neroniana, the ruins of a 1st-century patrician palace also housing ancient thermae. Address: Via Scavi, 15, 35036 Montegrotto Terme PDCoordinates: 45.3293, 11.7926 Google Maps Butterfly Arc The natural park and museum Butterfly Arc is composed of two different environments. One is the Casa delle Farfalle, an exhibition space hosting thousands of butterflies and showcasing their life and diversity. Meanwhile, the Bosco delle Fate is a small park with a path focused on mythological and legendary creatures. Address: Via Scavi, 21\/Bis, 35036 Montegrotto Terme PDCoordinates: 45.3315, 11.7921 Google Maps Euganean Hills The Euganean Hills (Colli Euganei) are a group of volcanic hills located south of Padua, standing out among the plains of central Veneto. They are famous for their hot springs and the spa district of the Terme Euganee, while also being visited for their beauty and peaceful environment. Castles, villas, and monasteries dot the area, linked with the small picturesque towns by a network of footpaths that cross the natural reserve of the Regional Park of the Euganean Hills. \u272a Praglia Abbey Praglia Abbey (Abbazia di Praglia) is a Benedictine monastery founded in 1080 and located at the foot of the Euganean Hills. It lived its golden age between the 14th and 16th century, when most of the complex was expanded and rebuilt and the interiors were decorated with frescoes and sculptures. After being closed and reopened a few times, it is now again inhabited by monks and it has been turned into an important center for the restoration of ancient books, also hosting a rich historic library. Address: Via Abbazia di Praglia, 16, 35037 Teolo PDCoordinates: 45.3637, 11.7346 Google Maps Villa dei Vescovi Villa dei Vescovi is a Renaissance rural palace located on the slopes of a hill, just outside the town of Torreglia. It was built as a summer retreat for the arcibishops of Padua between 1535 and 1542 and it was inspired by ancient Roman villas. The richly decorated interiors host an impressive series of 16th-century frescoes. Address: Via dei Vescovi, 4, 35038 Torreglia PDCoordinates: 45.3432, 11.7111 Google Maps Villa Barbarigo Villa Barbarigo is a large rural villa located on the slopes of the Euganean Hills in the town of Valsanzibio. The baroque-style palace was built during the 17th century and it is mostly noted for its gardens. The wide park that surrounds the villa hosts various attractions such as a labyrinth and many statues and fountains. Address: Via Barbarigo, 12, 35030 Valsanzibio PDCoordinates: 45.2937, 11.7271 Google Maps Villa Beatrice d&#8217;Este Villa Beatrice d&#8217;Este is a patrician rural palace located on the top of Monte Gemola near the town of Baone. Originally built as a monastery in the Middle Ages, it was later abandoned and briefly turned into a lazaret. After being restored during the 20th century, it now hosts a museum of natural history. Address: Via Gemola, 7, 35030 Baone PDCoordinates: 45.2771, 11.6792 Google Maps Monastery of the Olivetans The ruins of the abandoned Monastery of the Olivetans (Monastero degli Olivetani) are located on top of Monte Venda, the tallest of the Euganean Hills. It was built during the Late Middle Ages and it was active until 1771, when it was closed. The ruins can be reached by climbing a long footpath and from this place a great panoramic view of the hills can be enjoyed. Address: Monastero degli Olivetani, 35030 Galzignano Terme PDCoordinates: 45.3131, 11.6909 Google Maps Battaglia Terme Battaglia Terme is a small town at the eastern edge of the Euganean Hills. While not as famous as other centers of the Terme Euganee such as Abano Terme or Montegrotto Terme, this city also enjoys some warm springs and it is notable for being located on the navigable Canale Battaglia that leads to Padua. Catajo Castle Catajo Castle (Castello del Catajo) is a large palace located just outside of Battaglia Terme, along the sides of a nearby hill. Originally a simple villa, then a rural palace, it was finally turned into a true castle starting in 1570 by Italian nobleman Pio Enea I degli Obizzi. The castle was adorned with gorgeous frescoes and surrounded by large gardens. In the 19th century&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":932,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8964","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_image_src":null,"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"trp-custom-language-flag":false,"xs-thumb":false,"post-thumbnail":false,"minimalistblogger-grid":false,"minimalistblogger-slider":false,"minimalistblogger-small":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Stefano Cammisa","author_link":"https:\/\/www.cosmundus.com\/en\/author\/stefano-cammisa\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"&lt;&lt;\u00a0Veneto Just south of Padua are the Euganean Hills, a group of volcanic hills featuring several landmarks and various popular spa resorts. The rest of the countryside south of Padua is known as Bassa Padovana, and it mostly includes small rural centers, but also some larger towns like Monselice, Este, and Montagnana. 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