The terroir of the Euganean Hills

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…

Padua Urbs Picta: the masterpiece of frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel and in the Eremitani Church

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…

Padua Urbs Picta: the Basilica and the Convent of Sant’Antonio and the Oratory of San Giorgio

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…

The wonderful history of painting told by the frescoes of the Oratory of San Michele of Padova Urbs Picta cycle

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…