Natural oasis in the heart of the Veneto, the Colli Euganei offer landscapes and environments ideal for those who love nature. Among woods, vineyards and olive groves is enclosed an extraordinary monumental heritage which includes villas, castles, abbeys and historic towns.
At the base of the Colli Euganei there are also the famous thermal bath of Abano Terme, Montegrotto and Galzignano.
The Colli Euganei territory, with its 3000 years of history told through archaeological sites, museums and monuments, it is an ideal destination for lovers of art and culture. You will find Este cradle of the Paleoveneta civilization, the pretty medieval village Arquà Petrarca and Monselice a very scenic walled city, that are among the most important historical centers. Unforgetteble are the wonderful Venetian villas, such as Villa Vescovi in Torreglia, Villa Emo Capodilista and Lispida Castle, the picturesque monasteries of Praglia and Rua, where time seems to stand to offer visitors moments of profound spiritual peace.
The Euganean Hills are a mountainous area made up of about a hundred hills whose height never exceeds 600 meters. The peculiar geological history has made possible the formation of an extraordinary biodiversity of flora and fauna, which since 1989 has decided to preserve by setting up the first regional park of Veneto.
