The Euganean Hills are unmistakable, whether one admires them from the lowlands or glimpses them from the window of an aeroplane. The sharp peaks impose themselves on the Padua area without reaching great heights, as if to draw attention to themselves, but without exaggeration. And yet, they would deserve as much visibility as the Dolomites…

A stay at Hotel Tritone can be enriched by a unique spiritual and physical experience: a walk along one or more stages of the Cammino di Sant’Antonio (St Anthony’s Way). The entire route winds its way in 22 stages from Padova to the Tuscan Apennines, and the second of these covers the territory around Abano…

Ancient Egyptian artefacts can usually be admired in places such as the Louvre in Paris, the Egyptian Museum in Turin or, going beyond Europe, in Egypt itself. Guests at the Hotel Tritone, however, have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Egypt’s ancestral history by taking a convenient half-hour drive to Vicenza.   ‘The Creators of…

Visiting the Andy Warhol exhibition in Padua, one is immersed in a kaleidoscope of vibrant colours and the atmosphere of the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. A voyage that will excite all lovers of modern art and Pop Art in particular.  The Pop Art movement was started in 1957 by Jasper Johns and…

The Euganean Hills are rich in places, experiences and intense and particular possibilities.   In this blog, we have described many locations of the highest importance, including  Villa Vescovi, the  Catajo castle,  the  Praglia Abbey.  and the  Monastery of San Daniele.  The time has come to discover a new place, somewhere that has a mystical atmosphere…

The areas of Abano Terme and the Euganean Hills have many surprises in store for those planning a spa stay. The Hotel Tritone staff are always ready to recommend places and experiences based on Guests’ wishes, and among these suggestions is one involving one of the noblest and most fascinating of animals: the horse.  …

The Veneto region, and in particular the area surrounded by the Euganean Hills, has a priceless food and wine heritage: wherever you look, you’ll find high-quality products, often made by small firms that focus their efforts on a single activity, with excellent results. General Manager Walter Poli, together with Chef Massimo, invests a significant part…

Despite having a precise date (the 16th century), Villa Vescovi is a timeless place. It seems, in fact, that this spectacular architectural landmark on the hill has been there since the dawn of time, just like the Euganean Hills, such is the perfection with which it has been integrated into the landscape. Villa Vescovi is…

Creating a wine list involves not only selecting the best labels while considering diners’ tastes but also  understanding the unique characteristics and value of the pertinent terroir – which can change over time. Knowing how to follow the evolution of each territory and grasp its positive changes is the task of  Mirco, the Sommelier at…

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…