Monselice Arqua’ Petrarca the Euganean Hills and Padua
Monselice is a medieval town in Veneto, located on the plain at
the edge of the Euganean Hills and not far from Arquà Petrarca. Stroll
around its cobbled lanes of the medieval center and castle, walk up to the
scenic Colle della Rocca. The castle, nicknamed
castelletto or small castle, is made up of different buildings dating back to
different eras. The oldest facade with attached Romanesque house dates back to the
11th century and was the stronghold of Ezzelino da Romano. Dinner and stay in a bio-hotel.
Euganean Hills bike up the hills to visit Arquà Petrarca. The
bike itinerary follows a circular route around the perimeter of the Euganean
Hills Park and is full of tourist attractions. The path is paved in most
sections and it’s easy to ride. Arquà Petrarca, the small pebbled village of
the poet Petrarca, is considered to be one of the most beautiful medieval
village in Italy.
Thirteen
Wineries comprise the Colli Euganei
Denomination
Colli Euganei are a natural island protected by a Regional Park characterized by lush and variegated vegetation and a land that offers its precious fruits in every season: delicious wild berries, cherries,
Padua guided
tour of this ancient and distinguished art city. Its history is documented
by monuments and artworks of unquestioned value. The XIV Century Scrovegni
Chapel with its world famous Giotto frescoes, the Basilica of Sant’Antonio and
Prato della Valle, one of Europe’s largest piazzas with its 88.620 square
meters.
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