Introduction
Padova with its thousand-year-old university and the Colli Euganei with their thermal baths and vineyards offer festivals that blend art and nature.
The area boasts 3 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition and 2 UNESCO heritage sites.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Padova e Colli Euganei:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Padova e Colli Euganei:
Festa di Sant'Antonio
13 giugnoPadova
Celebrazioni del patrono con processione e fiera nel Prato della Valle.
Festa delle Giuggiole
OttobreArquà Petrarca
Festa del frutto tipico nel borgo dove visse Petrarca.
Maratona dei Colli Euganei
AprileColli Euganei
Corsa podistica tra le colline vulcaniche e i borghi storici.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Padova e Colli Euganei represent the excellence of the area:
Aged raw ham matured at the foot of the Colli Euganei.
Fruity extra virgin olive oil produced on the volcanic Colli Euganei.
Ancient poultry breed with a distinctive crest, nearly extinct and now being recovered.
What to eat in Padova e Colli Euganei
Thick pasta condiment with duck ragù, the quintessential Paduan dish.
Spring risotto made with wild hop shoots.
Chocolate cake with almonds and shortcrust pastry, a Paduan sweet treat dating back to the 16th century.
Traditions & Culture
Celebrations honoring Padua's patron saint with a solemn procession to the Basilica del Santo.
Traditional fair with market stalls along the Prato della Valle.
UNESCO Heritage
Giotto's frescoes in the Cappella degli Scrovegni and other 14th-century pictorial cycles.
The world's oldest university botanical garden, founded in 1545.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Volcanic hills with thermal spas, vineyards, and medieval villages.
Historical Figures
Taught at the University of Padua for 18 years (1592-1610), the most productive period of his life.
Patron saint of Padua and of the poor; his Basilica is visited by millions of pilgrims.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Padova e Colli Euganei are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Curiosities
“The Orto Botanico di Padova (1545) is the oldest university botanical garden in the world still in operation.”
“Galileo taught at Padua for 18 years and called them "the best 18 years of my life".”
“The Prato della Valle is Italy's largest square (88,620 m²) and one of Europe's largest.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What PDO and PGI products can be found in Padua and Colli Euganei?expand_more
In Padua and Colli Euganei, you'll find 3 protected designation products, including: Prosciutto Veneto Berico-Euganeo (PDO), Olio Extravergine dei Colli Euganei (PDO), and Gallina Padovana (Slow Food Presidium).
2What should I eat in Padua and Colli Euganei?expand_more
Typical dishes from Padua and Colli Euganei include: Bigoli con l'arna (anatra), Risotto con i bruscandoli, and Torta pazientina. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic story of the region.
3What UNESCO World Heritage sites are in Padua and Colli Euganei?expand_more
In Padua and Colli Euganei, there are 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites: 14th-Century Fresco Cycles of Padua (Cultural, 2021) and the Orto Botanico di Padova (Cultural, 1997).
4What are the most famous festivals in Padua and Colli Euganei?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Padua and Colli Euganei are: Festa di Sant'Antonio (Padua, June 13); Festa delle Giuggiole (Arquà Petrarca, October); Maratona dei Colli Euganei (Colli Euganei, April).
5What natural parks are in Padua and Colli Euganei?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Padua and Colli Euganei include: Parco Regionale dei Colli Euganei (Regional Park).
6Who organizes the festivals in Padua and Colli Euganei?expand_more
Festivals in Padua and Colli Euganei are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Arquà Petrarca and Consorzio Terme Euganee. These local organizations are the guardians of the region's gastronomic traditions.