Food festivals and events in Padova e Colli Euganei 2026
“Padova with its thousand-year-old university and the Colli Euganei with their thermal baths and vineyards offer festivals that blend art and nature.”
Thermal Baths and Jujubes
Upcoming Events
Festa della fragola, dell'ortofrutta e dei fiori
Prosciutto Veneto Berico-Euganeo
Aged raw ham matured at the foot of the Colli Euganei.
Festa del pesce azzurro
Olio Extravergine dei Colli Euganei
Fruity extra virgin olive oil produced on the volcanic Colli Euganei.
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".
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Gallina Padovana
Ancient poultry breed with a distinctive crest, nearly extinct and now being recovered.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Patrimoni UNESCO
14th-Century Fresco Cycles of Padua
Giotto's frescoes in the Cappella degli Scrovegni and other 14th-century pictorial cycles.
Patrimonio CulturaleOrto Botanico di Padova
The world's oldest university botanical garden, founded in 1545.
Patrimonio CulturaleTradizioni Popolari
Festa di Sant'Antonio
Celebrations honoring Padua's patron saint with a solemn procession to the Basilica del Santo.
Fiera di Sant'Antonio
Traditional fair with market stalls along the Prato della Valle.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Regionale dei Colli Euganei
Volcanic hills with thermal spas, vineyards, and medieval villages.
Personaggi Illustri
Galileo Galilei
ScientistTaught at the University of Padua for 18 years (1592-1610), the most productive period of his life.
Sant'Antonio di Padova
SaintPatron saint of Padua and of the poor; his Basilica is visited by millions of pilgrims.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“The Prato della Valle is Italy's largest square (88,620 m²) and one of Europe's largest.”
Domande Frequenti
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.