Padua Urbs Picta: the Basilica and the Convent of Sant’Antonio and the Oratory of San Giorgio
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Less than a year has passed since the city of Padua was listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. During this time the spotlight has been on Padua’s historic centre, which holds the treasures that earned her the prestigious award. The “Padova Urbs Picta” cycle of frescoes was always one of the essential stops on a…
We enjoy chatting with our guests to put them at ease when they arrive and make them feel at home. The dialogue is continued throughout the stay so can know how our guests are doing and be available for every request: we strive to improve the Hotel Tritone experience. We capture some of our conversations…
Following the interview with our housekeeper Lisa, we continue our series on the stories and experiences of each member of staff at Hotel Tritone. It’s Anila’s turn: responsible for the wellness, care and spa area, Anila is certainly one of the pillars of the Hotel. This is not only because she manages a facility that…
With this article, we travel through time while remaining in Padua. The Palazzo della Ragione and the Baptistery of Padua are part of the cycle of Padua Urbs Picta frescoes, which have recently been added to the list of Unesco world heritage assets. The journey takes us back down the ages through “The frescoed cycles…
The combination that delights the palate is often the one that surprises with an unexpected balance between modernity and tradition. Among the Hotel Tritone dishes that certainly fulfill this function is the breast of guinea fowl with asparagus, radicchio and raspberries. Venetian recipes: from the countryside “farmyard” to mountain trails Farmyard animals are part…
With a love of detail, and innate artistic taste, Lisa takes care of all the immense spaces at our hotel. Lisa’s role requires a special delicacy and sensitivity, which she has shown since she became housekeeper at Tritone: this is her story. Lisa, introduce yourself to those who don’t know you. I am Lisa, I…
Each dish is a journey that leads to an unexplored universe of taste. Our itinerary takes us through the second-course fish dish we present today, sublimely touching on three stages that are as different as they are refined: the three different textures of salmon.There is the soft, moist texture of fresh fish, the inevitable aromatic texture of…
We have always listened to our guests, and have cultivated a lasting relationship with many of them. A while ago we decided to dedicate an interview space to our guests, chatting with them to find out what they think of Hotel Tritone and how they find staying here. With the transparency that distinguishes us, we…
The expression “Unesco heritage” immediately makes one think of exotic destinations such as Egypt, with its famous pyramids, or China, with its imposing Great Wall. However, it should be remembered that among these wonders there are 58 * Italian sites listed in the 2021 Heritage, including four places in the city of Padova. Sites…
Every culinary experience at our Laura’s Restaurant is a liaison of taste which combines our gourmet cuisine courses with the wines we select and store in our cellar. The course that concludes the meal must be accompanied by a wine that is worthy of a fundamental function: to lower the curtain on an…