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The historic villas of the Euganean Hills

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A few kilometres from the DC Hotel International are the wonderful Euganean Hills, at the centre of the Veneto region. These territories are not only famous for their vast green expanses and rich vineyards, but also have a profound artistic and cultural heritage: in fact, they are home to some of the most beautiful historic residences in all of Italy. Let's discover the best ones together.

Villa Barbarigo:

The villa houses one of the most important Italian gardens in Europe, both for its size (one hundred and fifty thousand square metres) and for the numerous botanical species it hosts (almost eight hundred total trees and one hundred and twenty different essences). Villa Barbarigo thus becomes a must for anyone wishing to visit the Euganean Hills, if only to enjoy the water features hidden in the garden or to get lost in the ancient maze of boxwoods that extends for more than a kilometre and a half. The hills surrounding the villa were also owned by the Scrovegni family, whom many will remember for their fantastic chapel in Padua. This place thus exudes a profound symbolism, and when you visit it, you cannot help but be fascinated by the dense flavour of history it conveys.

Petrarch's House:

This was the home of the poet Francesco Petrarch until his death in 1374. Today the whole building is dedicated to the artist's life and has numerous commemorative frescoes, relics and a small dedicated museum. It is located approximately 30 minutes from our DC Hotel.

Catajo Castle:

Built towards the end of the 1500s, Castello del Catajo is both a military complex and a fantastic princely villa. It has been used differently depending on who owned it over the centuries, and there have been many additions to the castle, such as a neo-Gothic church or small caves with magnificent statues inside. It has almost 350 rooms, some of which are finely frescoed, as well as two splendid gardens: the Park of Delights and the great Giants' Courtyard, where equestrian tournaments were once held. It is located just 15 minutes from our DC Hotel and is a must for anyone visiting Padua.

Villa dei Vescovi:

The villa was designed for the Bishop of Padua, Francesco Pisani, in the first half of the 1500s. The intent of the construction was to create an architectural work where artists and philosophers of the time could meet, creating a true circle of "intellectuals". The beauty and love of the arts can also be seen in the interiors, enriched with frescoes by Lambert Sustris, a great admirer of Raphael's painting. Surrounding the Villa there is a magnificent park where you can relax during your visit. It is about 30 minutes from our DC Hotel.

Praglia Abbey:

Born as a Benedictine monastery, it is still inhabited by monks and is the destination of a constant flow of tourists, especially religious ones. The "pearls" of the Abbey are undoubtedly the National Monumental Library, which now has one hundred thousand volumes, and the Botanical Cloister, once used for the cultivation of medicinal herbs and now a beautiful garden. It is located about 20 minutes from our DC Hotel.

Villa Papafava Park:

The nineteenth-century Villa Papafava dei Carraresi is located on a hill to the north of the Euganean Hills and was built after a major reclamation of the surrounding area, leading to the natural creation of a vast park, extending from the hill to the plain. Of this intervention remain today the English garden, a small lake and fascinating caves. It is about 30 minutes from our DC Hotel.

Villa Emo Cortuso Maldura alla Rivella:

This 16th-century villa stands at the foot of the Euganean Hills, not far from the town of Monselice. The rich Italian garden is home to rose gardens and magnolias which, combined with the Renaissance elements of the Villa, transport all visitors into a fairytale atmosphere. It is located about 20 minutes from our DC Hotel.
Villa Selvatico Sartori: This villa, built around the end of 1500, is truly unique in the Veneto region. It is in fact a perfect fusion of gothic style, medieval style and more oriental influences, difficult to find elsewhere. From its large terrace, a splendid staircase leads to a water path and then to no less than five thermal lakes, which can be crossed by rowing boats! It is located about 20 minutes from our DC Hotel.

Be fascinated by the beauty and history that each of these complexes and gardens exudes. Come and visit us at the DC Hotel International and discover with us the fantastic "Villas of the Euganean Hills".

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