Padua Urbs Picta: the masterpiece of frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel and in the Eremitani Church
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Having reached the final, extraordinary stage of our itinerary amid the beauty of Padua Urbs Picta, we treasure what we learned at the previous sites as we can better understand the importance of the frescoes at the Scrovegni Chapel and the Eremitani Church. In previous articles we discussed the innovations of Jacopo da Verona in…
Stefano is the maître of the Hotel Tritone; this is a key role for the hotel and for all the staff who attend to guests at mealtimes and beyond. Stefano, please introduce yourself for those who don’t know you. My name is Stefano F., I am 62 years old, and I live in Mira,…
Every interview we do with our guests is a journey. For us it is an introspective journey that leads us to know ourselves even more, thanks to an external and totally new vision. However, it is also an exciting itinerary in the lives of the guests who have chosen to come to us every year…
Coinciding with the Easter holidays, Spring produces new shades of green on the Euganean Hills that are visible from Hotel Tritone and are a few steps from Abano Terme. The new colours on the slopes are not only due to the flowers but also to the herbs that sprout in the woods, fields, and ditches.…
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…