Towns of the Euganean Hills
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Nestled in the heart of the Euganean Hills, our Wine Relais is the ideal starting point from which to discover a unique land. Nearby lie the towns of the Euganean Hills, home to medieval villages, historic gardens, and enchanting sites that invite you to enjoy authentic experiences amid nature, history and tradition. Just a few kilometres away stand splendid, art-rich cities such as Padua, Venice, Vicenza and Verona, faithful guardians of artistic and cultural treasures of untold value.
Baone
5 min
The town is characterised by a predominantly hilly terrain featuring numerous agricultural and wine-growing businesses. Today, it is a quiet town well worth a visit for its churches and nearby villas.
Cinto Euganeo
5 min
The town is located right in the heart of the Euganean Hills and its name has ancient Roman origins. It includes the hamlets of Fontanafredda, Cinto, Valnogaredo and Faedo.
Arquà Petrarca
5 min
Arquà Petrarca is considered one of the most characteristic villages of the Euganean Hills and has very ancient origins: its fame is unquestionably linked to that of the famous poet Petrarch, who spent the last years of his life here.
Este
15 min
Dating back three thousand years, Este is one of the oldest towns in the Euganean Hills. This important walled city is also known as a land of ceramics and the cradle of the ancient Veneti.
Lozzo Atestino
15 min
This is a borderland area, characterised by flat lowlands crossed by waterways and by Mount Lozzo.
Vò Euganeo
15 min
Located on the border with the province of Vicenza, Vò is known as the “western gateway” of the Euganean Hills. It is renowned for its wine and trachyte rock production.
Battaglia Terme
30 min
This is the smallest town in the province of Padua, but also the most original due to its historical centre criss-crossed by canals, which make it resemble a seaside resort.
Cervarese Santa Croce
30 min
This town includes the hamlets of Montemerlo, Fossona and Cervarese. It has ancient origins and lies among forests and waterways, which have given rise to numerous natural beauties just waiting to be discovered.
Galzignano Terme
30 min
Located between two hills—Mount Rua and Mount Gallo—Galzignano Terme is renowned for its thermal baths and for its outdoor sports and hiking opportunities.
Abano Terme
30 min
Due to its thermal springs, Abano Terme has long been a renowned tourist destination and, until 1945, was known as Abano Bagni, literally “Abano Baths”, reflecting its long-standing spa tradition.
Monselice
30 min
Located south-east of the Euganean Hills, the old centre of Monselice, once an important military centre, develops between the slopes of two hills—those of Colle della Rocca and Mount Ricco. Due to its particularly favourable geographical location, it is now a reference point for the Padua area and an important rail and road junction.
Montegrotto Terme
30 min
Located at the foot of the Euganean Hills, Montegrotto Terme forms part of Europe’s largest spa complex. It also boasts Italy’s first museum of live butterflies, which houses numerous rare specimens.
Rovolon
30 min
The town includes the hamlets of Bastia and Carbonara and stretches across the area between the plain and the slopes of Monte della Madonna.
Teolo
30 min
Located west of the city of Padua, Teolo encompasses a large area, with hamlets both on the plains and in the hills. Valued since ancient times for its healthy climate, it remains a favoured destination for tourists today.
Torreglia
30 min
The town is divided into two areas, one flat and the other hilly, and is located in the north-eastern quadrant of the Euganean Hills.
Padova
45 min
Padua’s role as a cultural capital in the Middle Ages made it home to one of the oldest universities in the world. It boasts masterpieces such as the cycle of frescoes Giotto painted for the Scrovegni Chapel in the 14th century. The city also attracts pilgrims from around the world who come to visit the Basilica of Saint Anthony, where the saint’s body is preserved.
Vicenza
45 min
This is one of the oldest cities in the Veneto region: historians claim it was founded by the Euganeans and later brought under Roman rule. It is also called “the city of Palladio”, who dotted the town and its surroundings with his architectural works.
Verona
90 min
Verona is renowned for its Arena, which makes the city a prestigious hub of culture and performance. Throughout the city, visitors can admire a remarkable blend of art, architecture and urban planning that spans from ancient Roman splendour to the present day.
Treviso
90 min
Treviso sits in a water-rich landscape. Its best-known river, the Botteniga, winds through the historic centre, lending the city a unique and enchanting charm. Treviso’s culinary emblem is red radicchio, instantly recognisable for its gently bitter taste.
Venezia
90 min
A city suspended on water, Venice enchants with its winding canals, elegant palaces, and squares that tell stories spanning centuries. Amid gondolas gliding slowly, bridges connecting picturesque alleys, and romantic atmospheres, every corner reveals unique art, culture and traditions. Strolling through the calli (narrow streets) and campielli (small squares) is like stepping into a timeless world, where every experience becomes unforgettable.
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