Euganean Hills ring: the tour of wonders
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Our series of ‘Euganean Journeys’ begins with one of the most famous cycling routes. And it could not be otherwise, since this route is the emblem of our territory. Only those who explore it can claim to have discovered all the facets of our hills. But there are many more, suitable for everyone, which we…
As you walk through the spacious rooms of the Hotel Tritone and pay attention to the details, you will notice some real historical gems that make our hotel unique. There are five vintage bicycles that bear witness to memorable traditions and skills, the memory of which should be kept alive, even decades later. Why…
The daily commitment of every employee of the Hotel Tritone is to welcome guests with the highest level of service. For this purpose, our team has created the Food and Wine Weeks, which are very popular and allow our kitchens and diners to try particular and themed tastes and dishes. Our Weeks, whose calendar is…
The quintessential city of water is Venice. But many people are unaware that Padua, the inland city of the Most Serene Republic of Venice, known for its historic University officially founded in 1222, was also a city of water until the early decades of the 20th century. To this day, despite the covering of many…
Padova, Giotto and the Scrovegni Chapel
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With more than three hundred thousand visitors per year from all over the world, the Scrovegni Chapel, painted by Giotto between 1303 and 1305, is one of the main attractions of Padua, and the first one in art. The Scrovegni Chapel is famous all over the world for its starred vault on an intense blue background. The Chapel…
Once loved by a poet, a place becomes eternal, suspended between the past of an unrepeatable era and a present of sweet nostalgia that transforms getting lost into finding oneself. Vast forests of chestnut, walnut, beech, ash and oak covered the slopes of Arquà but, above all, the vine, the olive and the almond tree…
Nestled in the greenery of the fairy-tale setting of the Euganean Hills is one of the most majestic fortresses in the province of Padua. Catajo Castle, located a few kilometres from Abano Terme, is considered one of Europe’s most impressive historic palaces, thanks to its 350 rooms and 40 hectares of grounds. Catajo is a…
The most culturally significant and picturesque spiritual retreat in the Euganean Hills, it dates from the 11th century and is situated at the foot of Monte Lonzina, a few minutes away from Abano Terme. Abbazia di Praglia is a Benedictine monastery, and has a wealth of hidden treasures to discover – both for those in…
Abano Terme is among the most important and famous spas in Europe. Known in the era of the Roman Empire, it is an even more attractive destination because of its location in the fabulous Euganean Hills. Here there is a regional park that is rich in splendid paths and landscapes, as well as small jewels…
They say that Venice has two souls: a romantic and mysterious soul, which gives the city a melancholy and secret fascination, and a shining, jubilant soul that bursts into life once every year during carnival week. Venice Carnival is famous all over the world, and represents the perfect time to visit this magical city. The…