Padua 30 km
This town offers important monuments among which Scrovegni Chapel with recently restored Giotto’s frescoes, Eremitani Municipal Museums, celebrated St. Anthony (Santo) Basilica and Santo’s School with notable 16th century frescoes, by Tiziano too. Wonderful are Prato della Valle, one of the largest square in Europe, the Bothanical Garden, founded in 1545 and one of the earliest in Europe, and the University, founded in 1222 and one of the earliest in the world.
Very colourful are the Piazze (Squares) which host, in the heart of the town, dealing mostly with foodstuffs, and Palazzo della Ragione where downstairs the Salone many characteristic shops display any kind of delicatessen.
A less known, but characteristic and fascinating quarter, is the ancient Hebraic Ghetto, which hides in its alleys small handicraft and antique shops and young beloved places where to eat and drink.

Piazzola sul Brenta 45 km
The construction of Villa Contarini – Camerini dates back to 16th century. Work of Frigimelica, it appears like a royal palace. The wide garden, with its canals and ponds, is of great bothanical interest. Inside the Villa, very interesting is the music hall, once beloved by Vivaldi who performed his compositions. The Villa has many 17th century frescoes and conserves an interesting collection of ancient maps and drawings.
The antiques open-air market, which takes place every month on the last Sunday, cannot be missed: it is one of the largest in Italy!

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