The Euganean Hills are a mosaic of volcanic hills rising up from the Venetian Plain with soft and harmonious contours. Here, amidst woods, olive groves and medieval villages, vines have found an ideal terrain for centuries: volcanic and calcareous soils, diverse microclimates, and exposures that offer ever-changing light. From this balance between nature and history,…
The Wine Road through the Euganean Hills: a journey through nature, flavours and landscapes
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The Euganean Hills area offers a unique combination of elements: scenic roads, historic villages, orderly vineyards and a long wine-making tradition. The Euganean Hills Wine Road traverses this varied landscape and culture, offering an itinerary ideal for people who enjoy exploring at their leisure, tasting local products and being active in the open air. It…
During your stay at Abano Terme, a destination that combines beauty, history and nature is Prato della Valle, the largest square in Italy and one of the largest in Europe with an area of no less than 88,620 square metres. Located in the heart of Padua, it is a place that surprises visitors with its…
Arquà Petrarca: a journey through history, poetry and the sweet enchantment of jujube liqueur
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There are places that seem suspended in time, little treasures where the beauty of the past intertwines with the present in perfect harmony. Arquà Petrarca is one of them. A medieval village nestled in the hills of the Euganean Hills, where every alley tells a story and every flavour encapsulates centuries of tradition. And, created…
The architectural identity of Hotel Tritone: the long partnership with engineer Francesco Miotto
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There are places that evolve, grow and transform into unique experiences. Hotel Tritone is one of them. Behind its elegance and comfort that make it a benchmark in the luxury hospitality scene, there is a continuous work of innovation and attention to detail. A path that, since 2005, has seen, in support of General Manager…
The Venice Carnival is a celebration that brings with it the magic of history, the charm of masks and the unique atmosphere of the canals. The 2025 edition, entitled “In the time of Casanova”, celebrates the 300th anniversary of Giacomo Casanova’s birth, turning the lagoon city into a stage for unforgettable events. From 14 February…
The Carnival is a festival of joy, art and tradition. And what better way to celebrate it than with one of the most iconic desserts in the Venetian tradition? Venetian Carnival fritters (or “fritoe”) are the symbol of the Carnival, loved for their rich taste and irresistible softness. This year, our chef patissier decided to…
Christmas is a magical time of year: the cold, the lights and the music take us back in time and allow us to savour the colours of the festive season. Around the Hotel Tritone, the City of Abano Terme offers a rich and varied programme to entertain the locals and Guests alike And in some…
Entering a spa garden dotted with picturesque lakes and dense trees is one of the unforgettable experiences one has when visiting Villa Selvatico. Then there is the ascent to the villa, during which, step by step, the panorama on the Euganean Hills stretches out. And finally, the rediscovery of the mythological characters that populate the…
What do the Euganean Hills have to do with the African landscapes of the Gambia River, the green plains of the Philippines and the peaks of the western frontier of the Catalan Pyrenees? They are all part of the list of 11 new World Biodiversity Reserves, approved by Unesco in early July 2024. The Euganean…