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…
The terroir of the Euganean Hills
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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
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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…
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…
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 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…
Discovering the Roman baths by bike
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Our area is full of precious gems set amongst the Euganean Hills and the spa towns of Abano Terme and Montegrotto Terme. To help our guests discover these places, unknown to most people, we have activated an electric bike rental service, perfect even for those who don’t normally cycle, so that everyone can spend time…
It is widely known that foods acquire a special allure depending on the wines paired with them. What is less well known, however, is how much difference the choice of a specific vintage and a given label from a selected winery can make. Choosing a wine to pair with a dish isn’t easy, which is…
The wine cellar at Hotel Tritone is a treasure chest of priceless jewels. Inside this place are kept excellent vintages and special wines from carefully selected wineries: our sommelier takes great care in deciding which ones to recommend to our guests. THE HOTEL TRITONE WINE LIST: A GREAT MAP OF TASTE The shelves of…