Dear Guests, we inform you that are available upon request: - 1 radio CD STEREO

- 1 hairdryer

To use the WIFI: - set up the wireless network:

- enter the password: lamontecchia (for all cottage) or varotari (for castle)

IMPORTANT:

Please remember to close the parasol at evening, when you are away and in case of wind or rain. Thank you for being considerate on this.

Az. Agr. Conte Emo Capodilista THE GARBAGE SYSTEM

The Province of Padova has launched a system of garbage separation which is handled very strictly by the authorities and which we ask you to follow in the same way. For this purpose your kitchen has been equipped with 3 different garbage containers which have been marked accordingly. We have left spare plastic bags in the kitchen. Please don’t leave any garbage in the house as you leave !! Garbage disposals are found on the main entrance of the estate.

Organic Humid Waste all food rests, used paper napkins, cut flowers

Dry non-recyclable all plastified paper (like the one fresh cheese and Salami or ham is wrapped in), tetrapak (milk and fruit juice boxes), rubber and styrofoam, sanitary towels, cosmetics and toothpaste tubes, broken ceramics, lamp bulbs, all plastic except plastic bottles, nylon (stockings, cellophane), ball-pens, cigarette ends.

Plastic and tins Bottles for water and other soft drinks, shampoo and detergent bottles, all bottles with the signs: PET PVC PE Plastic yoghurt caps Food tins

Glass Bottles, jars, glasses

Paper Newspapers and magazines, cardboards boxes and any other paper

Please collect the following items separately (in a plastic or paper bag which you can leave in the kitchen): Spray cans / Medicines / Syringes / Creams / Batteries

Dear Guests, we know you are in holiday but, we kindly ask you to observe this rules. It is very important for us and for the environment. RULES FOR GUESTS

In order to improve the safety of guests, even in consideration of the peculiarities of the environment is established as follows: 1) it is forbidden to bring animals into the wild and in any case it is necessary to maintain compared to the same a 'safe distance, it is also forbidden to approach closer than from safety cages and pens where animals are admitted, and the hive of bees ; 2) It is prohibited to enter in buildings that are not expressly assigned to the service of farm or open to the public in any case it is forbidden to enter into designated areas for housing tools, maintenance of the same, in warehouses, basements and generally in places used directly and / or indirectly to the work; 3) is required to pay the utmost attention and respect the signs / signals prohibition, prescription, etc.; 4) It is forbidden to light fires; 5) is not allowed / vacate dogs or other animals; 6) is prohibited the launch of any object or behavior that may endanger the safety of persons; 7) it is forbidden to throw off objects, liquids, paper or material of any kind: there are bins; 8) Children must be accompanied by at least one adult and still cannot move to 'internal' company without adequate supervision due to the possible presence of agricultural vehicles in motion. REMEMBER TO:

 turn off the light of the rooms, the air conditioner, the TV and everything else when you are not present in the apartment

 remember to turn off the gas

 In case of malfunction of various equipment are required to promptly notify the Directorate

 in the event of damage to other property, equipment or furnishings caused by the improper and not by normal wear, or the cost of the repair will be deducted from the deposit.

NUMERI UTILI:

Pronto soccorso Vigili del Fuoco 118 115

Carabinieri REFERENTE : 112 Casa del Prete - Casa di Nando - Casa di Maria - Casa del camino – Castellana – Castellana Torre - Castellana nobile

INFORMATIONS AND RULES OF THE HOUSE

W ELCOME TO M ONTECCHIA , we sincerely hope you will enjoy your stay on our estate and will do our best to assist you on all questions you might have. This book contains useful information and a few rules we ask you to stick to, so please read it carefully once you have arrived and settled into the house.

O WNER Count Giordano Emo Capodilista

K EYHOLDER AND IN CHARGE OF THE HOUSE are Guerrina Craighero (in the wine shop) and Elena (in the office) who speaks English. Elena is in the office for any questions from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 am.

P OSTAL A DDRESS Via Montecchia 16 35030 (PD)

A RRIVAL Guests are requested to arrive by 7 pm on Saturday. If this is not be possible, they should call the office +39.049637294 to find out whether a later arrival is possible that day. Mrs. Guerrina Craighero, who is also in charge of the wine shop, will check in the guests upon their arrival.

DEPARTURE Guests are requested to leave the house by 9 am the day of their departure. Our staff are available to come to your house for the checking-out formalities (handing back of the house, notification of eventual damages) as from 8.30AM. Please fetch us at the office once you are fully packed. Should you wish to leave before 8.30AM, please make an appointment with us before. Please come to the office for the handing back of the security deposit and the settlement of any eventual extras (wine, heating, damages, etc.)

E NTERING AND LEAVING THE ESTATE AFTER OFFICE HOURS You will have been given a key to the main gate of the estate. Please always close the gate after coming through at night. Thank you.

B EDLINEN AND TOWELS will be changed weekly on Saturday. We will bring a clean set to your house, please strip the beds and prepare the used linen for us to take away.

C OOLNESS : if you want to keep your house cool, close the shutters and the windows in the morning and open them in the evening and at night.

D ECENCY : La Montecchia is primarily a wine estate visited by importers, wine journalists and clients. We therefore would be grateful if our guests agreed to respect a decent dress-code. In other words: please no move around in swimsuits or stripped to the waist! Thank you for your understanding.

E QUIPMENT : you will find salt, pepper, sugar and vinegar, some detergent for the dishwasher for the first evening, some soap and toilet paper in each bathroom, as well as the special bags needed for the garbage system. The houses being considered self-catering our guests are expected to provide for all the rest themselves.Please be informed that the Italian coffee machine cannot be washed in the dishwasher.

F IRES : It is absolutely forbidden to light fires on the property.

G ARDEN AND GROUNDS : Please do no litter the grounds, make sure that any cutlery or dishes that are taken outside will then be taken inside again; we have had difficulties finding things forgotten in the garden. This kind of object gets caught in the blades of the lawn mower and can severely damage it.

H ARVEST : the month of September and early October are the time of the grape harvest, one of the most exciting moments of the year for a wine-producing estate. We start early, usually at 8 am, and sometimes finish as late as 11 pm. We apologise for any disturbance this might cause our guests.

S ECURITY G UARDS : You should be aware that security guards circle the property one time during the night. If you hear a car or footsteps on the gravel it is most likely to be them. T HE WASHING MACHINE : please make sure you use detergent for machines and not for washing by hand. We have had disasters with bubbles squeezing out of the machine from all sides and ends.

W ATER : the tap water is drinkable, we always drink it.

W EDDINGS AND OTHER FESTIVITIES : The wine-tasting hall and the lawn behind are sometimes rented out for festivities, usually on a Friday or Saturday. Should there be music it will be turned off at the latest at 12.30AM.

P ROBLEMS ON SUNDAYS : Should you have any problems when offices are closed you can: * from Monday to Friday call Saram at +39 3883638473 * Saturday or Sunday call Guerrina at +39 3496266160.

F AX IN THE OFFICE : it is possible for our guests to send and receive faxes in the office of the estate. The cost for receiving faxes is none, for sending faxes is the following: Europe: € 1.60 for the first page and € 1,00 for each following page USA: € 2.60 for the first page and € 1,60 for each following page.

BATHING LAKE: The access is restricted to the guests of the estate. OPENING HOURS: 8:30AM TO 7:00 PM  The lake is unattended and children under 12 years old must be accompanied..  It is forbidden to dive and to eat on the lake shores.  Shower before entering the water is compulsory.  Pets are not allowed in the pool area. EMERGENCY NUMERS AND OTHERS USEFUL NUMBERS

Hospital , Piazza Colombo Tel. 049/8221211

Ambulance Tel. 118

Police Selvazzano Dentro, Via Veronese 2 Tel. 049/8055484 or 112

Police headquarters Selvazzano Dentro, Via Roma 60 Tel. 049/8056430

Fire brigade Tel. 115

Chemist/Pharmacy Selvazzano Dentro, Via Scapacchio’, 52/A Tel. 049/8055222

Dentist Dr. Angelo Schiavo, Selvazzano Dentro. Via San Domenico, 25 Tel. 049/637320

Closest rail stations Terme Euganee (/Abano Terme) Padova

Closest Airports Venezia Verona Treviso

Telephone country codes from Austria 0043 Belgium 0032 France 0033 Germany 0049 Great Britain 0044 Luxemburg 00352 Netherlands 0031 Spain 0034 Sweden 0046 Switzerland 0041 SHOPS AND LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The closest village To Montecchia is Selvazzano Dentro. To reach Selvazzano turn left as you leave the gate of the estate and at the end of the road turn left and immediately right onto the road which will lead you to the centre of Selvazzano. There is no real recognisable centre, as all the shops run along this same main road, which is called Via Scapacchio’.

Abano Terme is the closest larger centre. It has a large supermarket which is open until 8 o’clock in the evening every day of the week, also on Sundays. To reach Abano Terme turn right at the gate, and as you reach the large road, cross it following the sign to Abano.

SUPERMARKETS The supermarkets here are excellent. Apart from the usual basics, you will find a large selection of local produce: fresh meat, cheeses, sausages, fresh pasta, vegetables, etc.

The closest Supermarkets are:

on the VIA EUGANEA 144 CORNER VIA DELLE MONACHE Opening hours: from 9am to 8 pm from Monday to Saturday As you leave the gate turn right and then left onto the big road which takes you towards Padova.

 ALIPER Via SCAPACCHIO’ 133 Opening hours: 8.30 am to 8 pm from Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm on Sunday. As you leave the gate turn left and then follow the road until the round-bound and take the first on the right direction Selvazzano Dentro Center. Pass one traffic light and at second roundabout turn on the left.

 A larger Supermarket, which is also open on Sundays is ALIPER Via Previtali, 30 ABANO TERME Tel. 049/8668222. Turn right at the gate, and as you reach the large road, cross it following the sign to Abano. This will take you to the by-pass of Abano. Turn right, keep going straight ahead past 4 crossroads and then turn to your left following the signs for “Aliper”. You will find the shopping mall to your right. Opening hours: 9 am to 8 pm every day of the week, including Sunday. BUTCHER We recommend the butcher Calore Antonio Via Roma 1 Selvazzano Dentro Tel. 049/638694 The butcher is located on the main road of Selvazzano just before you reach the first red light, next to the newsagent.

POST OFFICE Via Scapacchio’ 40/A Selvazzano Dentro Tel. 049/8057911 8.10 am to 6 pm from Monday to Friday, 8.10 am to 1.30 pm on Saturday

BANKS  Cassa di Risparmio di Padova e Rovigo Via Scapacchio’ 48 Selvazzano Dentro TEL. 049/637300

 Unicredit Via Scapacchio’ 59 Selvazzano Dentro TEL. 049/8056490 Both banks are open from 8.20am to 1.20pm and 2.30pm to 4pm

CAR MECHANICS  Punto Auto Via Fratelli De Gasperi 9 Selvazzano Dentro Tel. 049/638973

 Bicciato Evelino Via Marconi 18 Selvazzano Dentro Tel. 049/8977288

TAXI  Selvazzano Dentro Tel. 049/8685350  Radio Taxi Padova Tel. 049/651333 DRY CLEANERS  Puccini, Via Euganea 250 (on the main road to Padova)  Self-service dry cleaner , Via Euganea 158 (on the main road to Padova)

LADIES HAIRDRESSER Annalisa Via Scapacchiò 52/A Selvazzano Dentro Tel. 049/8056587

BEAUTICIAN – COSMETICIAN Mani di Fata – Stefania Cenzi Tel. 049 8016673 Via Scapacchiò Est, 83/B 35030 Very easy to find, turn right at the gate toward Selvazzano. At the end of the road turn left again. The Beautician is immediately after the round-about towards Selvazzano, on the right hand side of the street.

NEWSAGENT Foreign newspapes can be found at : Stevanella Clara Via Moretto da Brescia, 1 –Abano Terme – Tel 049667463 Just in front of supermarket Aliper

SHOPPING

SHOPPING CENTERS  “Le Brentelle” Via della Provvidenza, 1 - 35030 - Sarmeola di Padova Tel 049.8977144 http://centrolebrentelle.it/  “Ipercity:” Via Giovanni Verga, 1 - 35020 Mandriola Sant'agostino, Padova Tel 049 690203 http://www.ipercity.it/

OUTLET “McArthurglen” in Noventa di Piave, via marco Polo 1 - Tel. 0421 5741. More than 100 shops of the best brands, with reduced prices from 30% till 70%. http://www.outlet-village.it/noventadipiave/ http://www.mcarthurglen.com/it/noventa-di-piave-designer-outlet/it/

RESTAURANTS IN THE AREA

We list here below some restaurants in the area we can recommend you. Reservation is appreciated. In August it is highly recommended to call before to make sure they are not closed for holidays especially during the weeks prior and after the 15th.

We try to update information every year, but please always verify the opening days and availability.

TOP RANGE RESTAURANTS

1 Michelin star * Ristorante La Montecchia Via Montecchia, 12 – Selvazzano Dentro Tel 049/8055323

The Club hosts one of the better restaurants in the area. It is run by the family Alajmo, the owners of the famous 3 star restaurant Le Calandre. First class food and wine list. Closed on Mondays and on Tuesdays. Credit Cards accepted. Our guests are granted a 10% discount. Please mention that you are staying with us when booking, or at the latest, when you arrive at the restaurant. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and the month of August. On the left part of the Club House building, on the ground floor, in a “veranda” with view to Castle Emo Capodilista and the green, you can eat at ABC restaurant were also superb Pizza are served.

3 Michelin stars *** Le Calandre – Statale Padova Vicenza – Loc. Sarmeola – Rubano Tel. 049/630303 PADOVA

Caffè Pedrocchi – Via 8 Febbraio 8 - Padova Centro Historical coffee house in the historical center of Padova, famous throughout Italy, you should at least have had a coffee here.

Pasticceria Biasetto - Via Facciolati, 12 – Padova Tel.: 0498024428 Large choice of croissants, pastries, sweet and salted cakes, biscuits, jam, chocolate. Very famous its “seven veils cakes”

Ristorante Antico Brolo – Corso Milano, 22 – Padova. Tel: 049.664555 Elegant and exclusive restaurant in the centre of Padova. Excellent food, wines and service. Light lunch served in “veranda” Closed on Mondays (lunch time)

Ristorante Belle Parti – Via Belle Parti, 11 – Padova - Tel. 0498751822 Very elegant restaurant. Closed on Sundays.

Ristorante La Vecchia Enoteca – Via S. Martino e Solferino, 32 – Padova - Tel: 0498752856 Very nice restaurant, cosy and elegant. Closed on Sundays evening and on Mondays

Osteria dei Fabbri – Via dei Fabbri – PADOVA - Tel: 049650336 Closed on Sundays Ancient “osteria” of Padova located in one of the most characteristic area in the city center. Traditional seasonal food. Typically country, well frequented by local and tourists.

Radici Terra e Gusto - Via Costa 18/A – PADOVA – Tel. 0492320525 Closed on Monday Gourmet cuisine of the territory revisited in a modern key

Ristorante dal Capo – Via degli Obizzi – PADOVA - Tel: 049663105 The Chef Michele and his staff propose typical food of Padova review in a more modern style. Located just behind the Duomo (the cathedral), it is one of the most ancient place of the city.

Osteria l’Anfora – Via dei Soncin 13 – PADOVA - Tel: 049656629 Typical tavern with a very friendly atmosphere.

Bar 10 Lounge Cafè – Via Petrarca – PADOVA - Cell: 3934724023 Fabio is at your disposal for an excellent aperitif, a real spritz or an after- dinner drink. NEAREST SURROUNDINGS

SELVAZZANO Osteria del Picchio – Via Euganea 154 – Selvazzano – Tel.049637197 Very closed to La Montecchia. Country restaurant with traditional recipes. Very famous for the “Pasticcio di Cipolle” (lasagne with onions) Closed on Sundays evening and on Mondays whole day.

Pizzeria Conca D’Oro – Feriole di Selvazzano – Tel. 049 637876 It is also a Take-Away with a large variety of Pizza which includes also Pizza La Montecchia. Closed on Mondays.

SACCOLONGO Vaccese– Via Roma 96 – Saccolongo – Tel. 049/8016180 Typical restaurant. Home cooking. Closed on Mondays.

CERVARESE S. CROCE Agriturismo La Buona Terra – Via Repoise, 73 – Tel: 0499915497

MESTRINO Enoteca Centrale – Via IV Novembre – –PADOVA Tel: 0499004947 An excellent wine list accompanied by extremely high-level food. Here you can find an aperitif or a lunch not easy to found anywhere else in Padova.

ABANO TERME La Scala – Via Marzia, 33 – Abano Terme- Tel: 049 8630306 Happy hour with buffet starting from 6.00 p.m. Speciality: fish dishes.

L’Ombra che conta – Enoteca Ristorante – Piazza San Martno, 2 – Tel 393.4282434 Aperitifs, lunch and dinner with tradition-revisited dishes. Great choice of wines.

MONTEGROTTO TERME Da Mario – Corso delle Terme, 4 - Montegrotto Terme - Tel. 049/794090 This is one of our favourites in the area. The extremely high quality of the dishes are based on traditional recipes and the wine list is excellent. Credit cards accepted. Closed on Tuesdays

ARQUA’ PETRARCA

To reach Arquà Petrarca drive to Abano Terme, follow the indications for . After take to your right following the indications to Arquà Petrarca.

Ristorante Il Canzoniere – Via Zane, 5 – Arquà Petrarca- Tel.: 0429777918 c/o Hotel Villa del Poeta

Enoteca Il Guerriero –Via Jacopo da Arquà 2/a – Arquà Petrarca – Tel: 0429718376 Very good home cooking

Ristorante La Montanella – Via Dei Carraresi 9 – Arquà Petrarca 0429/718200 Excellent restaurant famous for its typical recipes of local tradition such as “gallina padovana” (hen), pheasant, guinea fowl. Closed on Tuesdays (evening) and on Wednesdays (all day).

MONSELICE

From Abano Terme follow the indications to Monselice

Ristorante La Torre – Piazza Mazzini 14 – Monselice 042973752 Typical restaurant in the centre of Monselice . Good home cooking.

Enoteca Misticanza – Via S. Luigi, 27 – Monselice Tel: 0429 783803 Very good wine tasting

MONTAGNANA

Enoteca Ristorante Tomanin- P.zza maggior – – Tel.: 042981196 You can taste the typical Prosciutto Dolce of Montagnana

TEOLO

Trattoria al Sasso – Via Ronco- Castelnuovo di Tel. 049 9925073 Slightly more elegant country restaurant in Euganean hills with excellent food and wine list. The scenic drive as well as what you find upon arrival make this a worthwhile visit. Credit cards accepted. Closed on Wednesdays, during the week only open for dinner, on weekends lunch and dinner. Villa Lussana – Via Chiesa Teolo – Teolo Tel.: 049 9925530 Elegant restaurant with excellent food and wines. Enchanting view of the Euganean Hills. Closed on Tuesdays.

Trattoria da Ezio Via Roma, 13 - 35037 Teolo (pd) Tel. 049.9925160 www.trattoriadaezio.info

TORREGLIA

Antica Trattoria Ballotta –Via Carromatto, 2 – – Tel.: 0495212970 One of the most ancient “Trattorie” in the area. Slightly more elegant country restaurant in Euganean hills with excellent food and wine list. Closed on Mondays. www.ballotta.it

Antica Trattoria Taparo Via Castelletto, 49 - 35138 Torreglia (pd) Tel. 049.5212131 Closed on Wednesday. www.taparo.it

Ristorante La Cantinetta – Via S. Pietro Montagnon, 48 – Torreglia – Tel: 0495211227 c/o Hotel Diana. Very personal interpretation of typical regional dishes. Closed on Tuesdays

Trattoria La Tavolozza – Via Boschette 2 Torreglia – tel.: 0495211063 Home atmosphere and elegant restaurant with summer garden and amusements for children. Closed on Wednesdays (whole day) and on Thursdays (lunch time)

Rifugio Monte Rua – Via Monte Rua, 31 – Torreglia – Tel: 049 5211049 Traditional dishes with seasons products. Spectacular terrace with a view on the surroundings of Euganean Hills Closed on Tuesday

Enoteca Per Bacco – Via Mirabello, 3 – Torreglia Tel: 049 9930324

Antica Trattoria da Antenore – Via Mirabello, 64 – Torreglia Tel: 0495211130 Closed on Monday

OTHERS

Da Sgussa – Via del Molino, 1 – 35030 Faedo di Tel: 0429634065 Very nice and cosy restaurant. Typical local dishes. Scenic drive to reach the restaurant Trattoria al Rio – Via del Molino 2 – Faedo di Cinto Euganeo Tel. 0429/94028 Country restaurant with home cooking. Its speciality : “fiorentina”

Ristorante La Tavernetta –Via Cavour, 7–Fontanafredda – Tel: 0429644322 Country restaurant with home cooking. Scenic drive to reach the restaurant

Osterie Moderne –Via Bassa II, 18 – – Tel: 0495565236 One of the most famous place in the city of Padova. Excellent selection of wine. PIZZA is also served.

Antica Trattoria Al Bosco – Via Valmarana – - Padova Tel: 049640021 Well known for horse meat dishes. Excellent wine list. Summer garden.

Pizzeria Ristorante Da Giovanni – Via De Toni – Campodarsego Padova Tel: 049 556 4200 www.ristorantedagiovanni.it/ Restaurant with tradition dishes revisited in modern style. Closed on Tuesday.

Pasticceria Macola – Contrà Nodari – Tel: 049 930 2379 Happy hour aperitif with great wine selection

Ristorante Boccon Divino – Via Albarella – Camposampiero Tel: 049 579 1555 Restaurant with panoramic views over an artificial lake. Grilled meat and spit specialties. www.bocondivino.com/

Ristorante Era Ora – Piazza Marconi 26 – Tel: 348 413 5296 Modern and charming local cuisine. www.eraorarestaurant.com/

Ristorante La Taverna degli Artisti – Contrà Mura Rotte – Tel: 049 940 2317 www.tavernadegliartisti.it/ Great restaurant in the center with seasonal cuisine.

Trattoria Alla Nave – Via Borgo Padova – Cittadella Tel: 049 597 0665 Homemade and genuine cuisine with seasonal and traditional dishes PIZZA TAKE AWAY

 Solo per Te – Via Roma, 5 – Selvazzano – Tel.: 049 638033 In the centre of Selvazzano. At the traffic light turn to the left. Closed on Mondays.

 C’ero Prima io – Via Euganea 19 Selvazzano –Tel : 0498055457 Better to call.

ICE CREAMS

 Antiche Tradizioni – Via Roma 17 – Selvazzano – Tel: 0497386717 During Summer open every day from 11 am to 11 pm.

 Sole Luna : Via Euganea 21 Selvazzano During Summer open every day from 3.30 pm to 12.00 pm. GREEN OASIS AND BATHING LAKE

The access to the green oasis and bathing lake is free and reserved to our guest.

BATHING LAKE REGULATION

 The opening hours are from 10 am to 6:30 pm  The lake is unattended  Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult  It is forbidden to dive - thrusts and jumps from the edge are prohibited  It is forbidden to eat on the shores of the lake  It is mandatory to shower before entering the water  Pets are not allowed in the lake area

If you want to use the adjoin golf club pool you can buy tickets at a discounted price at our offices. GOLF CLUB POOL

The olympic size outdoor pool is open from the beginning of June to the beginning or mid-September (depending on the weather).

As our guests you are entitled to use the pool of the Golf Club with a discounted ticket available at the wine shop (€ 8,00/day - under 6 years old free).

Each ticket is valid for one person for one day. The tickets should be given to the porter of the golf. The tickets are valid for the whole day, you can come and go as you please.

Changing rooms: our guests are requested to use the changing rooms of the golf club of which there are two, next to the pool as well as inside the club house. Thank you. GOLF The Veneto region has 18 golf courses in all, 3 of which are in the near vicinity of Castello della Montecchia. Golf della Montecchia is literally next door, the course of Frassanelle and the Padova Golf Club are more or less 10 minutes by car.

Golf della Montecchia Via Montecchia 16, 35030 Selvazzano Dentro (PD) Tel. 0039-049-8055550, Fax 0039-049-8055737

The guests of Montecchia are granted a special rate on the green fee of the Montecchia Golf Course. Low season € 31,00 : January, February, July and August, from 16th November to end of December High season € 41,00 : from March to June and from September to 15th November

Electric car rental for 18 holes € 40,00 for 9 holes € 25,00 Trolley € 5,00

Please make your reservations directly to the Golf Club indicating the date, number of persons and eventual extras (clubs, car) and that you are guests of the Az. Agr. Conte Emo Capodilista – La Montecchia.

The Golf Club is closed on Mondays. As our guests you are entitled to use the tennis club down the road right next to the Golf Club. They have 5 hard courts and the cost per hour for the court is € 15,00. The management of the tennis club can also supply rackets, please let them know 2 days ahead.

Please book ahead through the office of Montecchia.

All reservations may be cancelled without any charges if done at least 24 hours before.

A trainer is also available, cost depends on whether the lessons are individual or for a group of people.

P.S.: Should you book the court in the evening, an extra charge is asked for electricity. BIKE RENTAL

RONDA CORSE DI RONCOLATO DAMIANO Via Cataio n°2 Montegrotto Terme (Pd) Tel 049-8910262- Fax 049-8910262 e-mail [email protected]

N° of days € 1 8,00 2 12,00 3 15,00 4 17,00 5 18,00 6 20,00 7 21,00 8 22,00 9 24,00 10 25,00 11 26,00 THERMAL POOLS

In the area you can find a lot of hotels with thermal pools open also to the public. Almost all of them include sauna and massages services.

We suggest to call the hotels to be sure that they have places for external guests at the pool. Should you need help to call please don’t hesitate to ask at the office.

 STABILIMENTO TERMALE LA CONTEA Terme di Battaglia srl - V. Petrarca 11 - 35041 - Battaglia Terme (PD) Tel. 049 525680 http://www.termelacontea.com/

 Hotel Mioni Pezzato & S.p.a. Via Marzia, 34 - 35031 Abano Terme - Padova Tel 049 8668377 http://www.hotelmionipezzato.com/

 Hotel Mioni Royal San Piazzale Stazione, 10 - 35036 - Montegrotto Terme - Padova Tel. 049 8911711 http://www.mioni.it/

 Hotel La Residence Via Monte Ceva, 8 - 35031 Abano Terme - Padova tel. 049 8247777 http://www.hotelresidenceabano.it

 Relilax Hotel Terme Miramonti Piazza Roma 19 - 35036 Montegrotto Terme - Padova Tel 049 8911755 http://relilax.com/

 Hotel Terme Preistoriche Via Castello, 5 35036 Montegrotto Terme - Padova Tel 049 793477 http://www.termepreistoriche.it/

 AbanoRitz Spa Via Monteortone, 19 - Abano Terme - Padova Tel. 049 8633100 http://www.abanoritz.it/ LA CONTEA THERMAL SPA

Our guests are welcome at La Contea Thermal Spa located in Battaglia Terme. This is an ancient property of our family, now reorganized as a Spa Centre, nestled in the natural and beautiful green areas of the Euganean Hills, at only 16 kilometers from us. There you can take advantage of the cures and benefit from a wide range of Spa treatments which are available to both children and adults. La Contea Thermal Spa boasts the most avant-garde technologies for all types of thermal cures. It has mud bath therapy, hydromassage, sulphur baths, inhalation cures, steam baths, inhalation and insufflation therapies, vascular therapies and kinesititherapies.

La Contea is open for its Spa season from APRIL till NOVEMBER. Under agreement with the National Health System ( Servizio Sanitario Nazionale) it offers everyone the chance to enjoy annual Spa therapy cycles on presentation of a prescription from your GP or Pediatrician as per the national health agreement. All kind of therapies can be booked also personally without prescription from your GP or Pediatrician and special subscriptions are available.

A 10% discount is guaranteed to our guests who want to try some of these therapies. LA CONTEA SWIMMING POOLS

10% discount is offered also to our guests who wish to enjoy one day in La Contea open air and covered Spa pools, open all year round from TUESDAY to SUNDAY from 10:30 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.. and on MONDAY from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. The pools are equipped with hydro massage bath, slides, children’s area and a green area. A thermal swimming pool is set in the lawns.

PRICE LIST Entrance ticket (adult) € 12,00 Entrance ticket (children 4-10 years old) € 8,00 Entrance ticket (children 1-3 years old) € 2,00 Evening entrance ticket (6.00 pm to 8.00 pm) € 5,00

On Saturday and on Sunday umbrellas and sunbeds are available at the price of € 1,00, in the others day of the week are free of charge while seats last. Swimming lessons and aqua gym for toddlers, children and adults both in the summer and the winter seasons are organized. Please come to the office for more information. SOME SUGGESTIONS

In the following pages you will find some of our proposals, but the area offers much more for all tastes. You can find itineraries for the lovers of nature, sports, culture, food and wine. We invite you to visit the Region web site: http://www.veneto.to In particular the page http://www.veneto.to/ville-Venetian helps you to build your itinerary between the Veneto Villas.

THE VENETO VILLAS

In the nearer surrounding we would like to mention a few more villas we think are worthwhile a visit:

Villa Emo Capodilista, La Montecchia: Since the Middle Ages the Capodilista family, one of the oldest and most prominent families of , has cultivated vines in the area, producing a wonderful wine which has long been famous. It was here at the castle that beato Giordano Forzatè, an ancestor of the Capodilista’s, together with St. Anthony of Padua himself, met the infamous Ezzelino da Romano in a desperate but unsuccessful attempt to prevent Padua from falling under his tyranny. In 1783, Beatrice Capodilista, the only survivor of the family which had lasted over a thousand years, gave her hand in marriage to Leonardo Emo, a Venetian patrician from one of the oldest families of the most Serene Republic of . Today the Conti Emo Capodilista, direct descendants of this union, still run the centuries-old family vineyards at Montecchia, producing wines which reflect the precious teachings of history and tradition. Found among the precious vineyard at Montecchia is the Villa Capodilista, built in the sixteenth century to a design by Dario Varotari, whose frescoes and original architecture are among the most admired in the Villas of the Veneto. This beautiful building, conceived as a hunting lodge, is based on a square plan that is repeated in the internal distribution of the first floor, separated by a splendid staircase composed of four flights in Greek cross formation and enhanced by a double of broad loggias that look down from the hill onto the countryside. Villa Emo, Rivella, Monselice: The villa was built on the banks of the Battaglia canal, an important water-way that was created in 1189 to link the Bacchiglione River and Vicenza with the East, and with other centers along the Frassine. Over the course of the 16th century, several important villas were constructed along the canal, including one planned by Scamozzi for the Molin family at only a slight distance away from that at Rivella. The residence at Rivella was probably erected by a branch of the family on ancient feudal lands, but it was passed on almost immediately to the Maldura family of Padua. Only in the late nineteenth century did the estate become the property of the Emo-Capodilista family, who intelligently and accurately restored the complex. Although the construction of the villa has generally been attributed to (1552-1616), more recent findings have challenged this assumption. Architectural historians have discovered a certain aesthetic discrepancy between the rich Corinthian colonnade and its high foundation and the substantial simplicity of the major part of the building. Thus, arises the hypothesis that the pronaos was addes on in a later period. Nonetheless, of all the post- Palladian residences built in the late 1500’s near Padua, the Villa Emo-Capodilista is certainly one of the most beautiful. The Garden on the Villa Emo in Monselice (the villa belongs to a cousin of ours) is open to the public on Saturdays from 2 to 7 pm, and on Sundays and holidays from 10am to 7pm. Tel.: 0429/781987

Castello del Catajo: This palace was designed by Pio Enea himself without the help of architects; it is therefore a cross between a military castle and a prince’s palace. It was built in just three years between 1570 and 1573 (with the exception of the uppermost wing, which dates back to the 19th century). Paintings were originally only planned on the outside walls (but no longer exists), but in 1571 Pio Enea had the inside walls frescoed with the exploits of his family by Gian Battista Zelotti, a pupil of Paolo Veronese. The Obizzi family line came to an end in 1805 with the marquis Tommaso, who left the castle to the heirs of the house of d’Este ( the archdukes of Modena ). The uppermost wing of the castle, known as “Castel Nuovo”, was built under Francesco IV. On the death of Francesco V, who was childless, Catajo castle passed to the archduke of Austria, Franz Ferdinand, who was a relative. These last two owners were responsible for transferring the armoury and the museum of the Obizzi to Konopischt castle and Vienna respectively, togheter with a vast collection of musical instruments and paintings. After the first world war Catajo castle was given to the Italian State by way of war reparations. The government then sold it to Dalla Francesca family in 1929. Tel. 049 9100411 Open from Feb. 15th to Nov. 30th on Tuesdays and Sundays from 3 to7pm. For groups open all year round by appointment.

Villa Valsanzibio: Villa Barbarigo in Valsanzibio ranges among the most important and unspoiled baroque gardens in the world. It was archived in 1669 by the Venetian nobleman Zuane Francesco Barbarigo. His son Gregorio, a Cardinal and future Saint, inspired the symbolic meaning of the plan drawn by Luigi Bernini, top Vatican architect and fountain expert. Sixty full size statues, mainly due to Enrico Merengo, and sixty more different sculptures were integrated into a world of architectures, streams, fountains, water jokes and fish pounds, between hundreds of different trees and over an area of forty acres. All this was planned as an allegory of man’s progress towards his own perfectibility or salvation and such itinerary ends right in front of the Villa. The garden of Valsanzibio has preserved all its original features unaltered thanks the unceasing and careful attention received first of all by six successive generations of Barbarigo since its very creation in 1669. At their extinction, in 1804, Nobile Marco Antonio Michiel was appointed heir and he was succeeded in 1835 by Counts Martinengo in 1835 and forty years later by Counts Donà dale Rose. Since 1929 three successive generations of Nobili Pizzoni Ardemani enjoied the property of the estate and garden. They mended all ravages caused by military occupation and forced neglect during world war two and have recently restored all fountains, fish ponds, water jokes, cascades and streams.. that is thirty three water points that give so special a character to this monumental garden.

IL BURCHIELLO

Every year, from March to October, a romantic mini-cruise among the Venetian Villas of the Riviera del Brenta, from Padua to Venice or the other way round, a trip through art and history on the way followed by the ancient Venetian Burchiello in the 1700's.

The Burchiello was a typical Venetian barge, finely wrought and decorated, used to transport passengers and equipped with a wide wooden cabin, and three or four balconies. The Burchiello was used by the richest classes of Venice to reach the city from their villas in the countryside. Today the Burchiello is a modern and comfortable boat, equipped with a cabin and comfortable sofas, air-conditioning, a bar and toilets, and a panoramic deck that offers passengers a full view around.

The programs offer navigation from Padua to Venice (Padua, Stra, Dolo, Mira, Oriago, Malcontenta, Fusina, Venice) or from Venice to Padua (Venice, Fusina, Malcontenta, Oriago, Mira, Dolo, Stra, Padua), plus the guided tour inside some Venetian Villas, the famous richly-frescoed summer dwellings of the Venetian noblemen of the 1700’s.

The full-day mini-cruise, recommended in order to appreciate the extraordinary beauty of the Riviera del Brenta, includes navigation, a guide on board, the guided tour of Villa Foscari known as La Malcontenta, Villa Widmann in Mira and Villa Pisani in Stra, plus a stop for the optional lunch at the famous restaurant Il Burchiello in Oriago, where the barge moors. http://www.ilburchiello.it

PRICES Full day cruise, adult people € 94,00 Full day cruise, 6 to 17 years old youths € 55,00

Half day cruise, Padua -> Oriago & Oriago -> Padua, for adults * € 65,00 Half day cruise, Padova -> Oriago & Oriago -> Padova, for 6/17 y.o. * € 55,00

Half day cruise, Venezia -> Oriago & Oriago -> Venezia, for adults € 55,00 Half day cruise, Venezia -> Oriago & Oriago -> Venezia, for 6/17 y.o. € 45,00

All Tours, infant rate from 0 until 5 years old Free

Optional light lunch (fish) ** € 21,00 Optional full lunch (fish / meat /vegetarian) ** € 27,00 PADOVA – ST. ANTONIO

The Basilica di Sant’Antonio, with its minaret-like spires and Byzantine domes, is also known as Il Santo. It was begun in 1232 to house the remains of St Anthony of Padua, a preacher who modelled himself on St Francis of Assisi. Although he was a simple man who rejected worldly wealth, the citizens of Padua built one of the most lavish churches in Christendom to serve as his shrine. The outline reflects the influence of Byzantine architecture; a cone – shaped central dome is surrounded by a further seven domes, rising above a façade that combines Gothic with Romanesque elements. The interior is more conventional, however. The high altar features Donatello’s magnificent reliefs (1444-1445) on the miracles of St Anthony, together with his statues of the Virgin, the Crucifixion and several Paduan saints. There is access to the tomb of St Anthony in the north transept, which is hung with offerings and photographs of people who have survived serious illness or car crashes with the saint’s help. The walls around the shrine are decorated with large marble reliefs depicting St Anthony’s life, carved in 1505-1577 by various artists, including Jacopo Sansovino and Tullio Lombardo. These are rather cold by comparison with the Crucifixion fresco (1380s) by Altichiero da Zevio in the opposite transept. This pageant-like shows depictions of people, animals and plants. PADOVA - CAPPELLA DEGLI SCROVEGNI

The Eyewitness Travel Guide writes: Enrico Scrovegni built this chapel in 1303, hoping thereby to spare his dead father, a usurer, from the eternal damnation wished upon him by the poet Dante in his Inferno.The chapel is filled with harmonious frescoes of scenes from the life of Christ, painted by Giotto between 1303 and 1305. As works of great narrative force, they exerted a powerful influence on the development of European art. The great Florentine artist Giotto (1266-1337) is regarded as the father of Western art. His work, with its sense of pictorial space, naturalism and narrative drama, marks a decisive break with Byzantine tradition of the preceding 1000 years. He is the first Italian master whose name has passed into posterity, and although he was regarded in his lifetime as a great artist, few of the works attributed to him are fully documented. Some may have been painted by others, but his authorship of the frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel need not be doubted.

It is compulsory to book your visit to the Scrovegni Chapel in advance, since there are strict limits on the number of visitors allowed in at any one time. Prior to entry, all visitors must spend 15 minutes in a “decontamination chamber” during which they are shown an explanatory video. The duration of the visit to the chapel is also limited to 15 minutes. You will be asked to collect your reserved ticket one hour before the scheduled entry. During this time you should visit the “Museo degli Eremitani” on the premises, where the Emo Capodilista collection, donated by a forebearer of the owners of Castello della Montecchia, is exposed. The collection includes the Portrait of a Young Senator by Giovanni Bellini.

To book your visit call +39 049 2010020 (English, German and French spoken). Visa and Master cards accepted. You can also book via internet by visiting www.cappelladegliscrovegni.it . PADOVA - BOTANICAL GARDEN

OPENING TIMES http://www.ortobotanicopd.it April-May 9-19 every day June-September 9-19 every day closed on working Mondays October 9-18 every day closed on working Mondays November-March 9-17 every day closed on working Mondays

THE HISTORICAL GARDEN

The botanical garden of Padova, founded in 1545 after deliberation of the Senate of the Venetian Republic, is the world’s oldest academic garden that has been preserving throughout the centuries its original location and, despite some modifications at the beginning of the 18th century, its main scientific and architectonical features too. Its exceptional structure derives partly from its high scientific interest in terms of experimentation, educational activity and botany collecting, and partly from the uniqueness of the architectonical features, that have made it a model for similar institutions in Italy and in the world: from Leida to Lisbona, including Uppsala and Bratislava. This complex of extraordinary scientific, historic, artistic and naturalistic value is set in the middle of Padova’s historic centre, between the great basilicas of St. Anthony and St. Justina, in an urban area that includes, in the immediate vicinity, some complexes of great historic and artistic value such as the , the Loggia and Odeo Cornaro, the Porta Pontecorvo and the 16th century city walls, at a small distance from the historic seat of the University of Padova and from the most important city monuments (Cappella degli Scrovegni, Palazzo della Ragione, Piazze and Battistero). THE NEW GARDEN

The species in the Biodiversity Garden exhibition project number are about 1,300. They live in environments sharing the same humidity and temperature characteristics, simulating the climatic conditions of the planet’s biomes, from tropical to sub-humid, temperate and arid zones. The position of the plants in each environment and of the aquatic plant lake reflects a phytogeographic division – Plant and Environment is a voyage through the Earth’s vegetation (in America, Africa and Madagascar, Asia, temperate Europe and Oceania). And the visitor can immediately see a representation of the richness (or poverty) of biodiversity present in each climate zone. The Garden does not represent the planet from the viewpoint of man or the animal world, attention is rather shifted to the various forms of plant life. Starting with the questions: “what is a plant?” and “what characteristics make it so indispensable for our existence?”, the role played by plants in human evolution emerges, from the earliest settlements in prehistoric times until today. As early as 1880, in the text The power of movements in plants, Darwin wrote that “the tip of the radicle acts like the brain of one of the lower animals”. An intuition backed by the most recent scientific discoveries and which is the ideal inspiration for Plant and Man. Information panels, films, interactive displays and exhibits recount how the intelligence of plants and the intelligence of humans have coevolved in parallel from Lucy until our times. Plants tell of their age-old relationship with man – used to nourish, treat or construct the objects which make up our history. Outside the greenhouses, the flowerbeds are dedicated to specific themes, with cultivation of species compatible with the local climate, such as food plants, flower gardens and aromatic herbs. The themed gardens in fact represent a space open to realization in the name of the Garden’s scientific interest and dissemination to the public. PADOVA - LA SPECOLA

The tower known as La Specola rises on the spot where Ezzelino III da Romano, the 13th-century tyrant of Padova, had built his fortified castle. The present-day tower was erected in the 14th century, after the fort was rebuilt by Francesco I da Carrara. In 1767 the building was converted into an astronomical observatory (specula). In 1777 the tower housed a lower observatory, 16 metres above ground level, and an upper observatory at a height of 35 metres. The lower observatory was named the Sala Meridiana; noon was measured on the meridian line sunk in the floor. The upper observatory has walls of eight metres, and its large windows are almost six metres high. The observatory remained in use until the 1930s, when the University decided to procure a large modern telescope; the site selected for the instrument was Asiago, on a plateau north of Padova, where the new structure was commissioned in 1942.

The museum can only be visited by guided tour. The duration of the tour is approximately one hour. A special guided tour - reserved for individuals, families and small groups of friends - takes place on Saturdays, Sundays and all public holidays during the week, throughout the year, at 16 pm (October to April) or at 18 (May to September). Max 25 people per tour. Closed on 24, 25, 26 December, January 1 and May 1. Prices: 5-7,00 € PADOVA - ANATOMICAL THEATRE

Dating from the 16th century is the world’s first permanent anatomical theatre. 1446 is the date on the earliest documents mentioning the use of anatomical theatres made of wood, which were erected and dismantled as needed for public dissections. Notable among the great anatomists who taught at the University of Padova is Andreas Vesalius, whose textbook De humani corporis fabrica makes reference to a theatre in the city. It was the anatomist Girolamo Fabrici D’Acquapendente who took the initiative of having a permanent anatomical theatre built. It was inaugurated in 1595 and remained in use until 1872. The anatomical theater is part of a bigger tour of the Palazzo del Bo. Guided tours Palazzo Bo (via 8 febbraio, 2 - 35122 Padova, tel. +39 049 8275111 )

Guided tours of Palazzo del Bo include the anatomical theatre and also the ’s Aula Magna, the Sala dei Quaranta (The “Hall of the Forty”) and the Aula di Medicina (where lectures on medicine were originally given). During the tour, the guide speaks Italian and a foreign language, (depending on the nationalities of the tourists in the group). Scheduled tours Tours last 45 minutes and take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons, and on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Palazzo Bo is closed on Sundays. Bookings, exclusively for the 10.15 and 16.15 tours, are for groups of at least 10 people. The maximum number for groups is 30 people.

In 2014, tours are suspended on Sundays and also: 21-25-26 April / 1-2-3 May / 13-14 June / 15-16 August / 8-25-26-27 December

Guided tours – Summer time-table (March-October) Mondays: 15.15 - 16.15 - 17.15 / Tuesdays: 9.15 - 10.15 - 11.15 / Wednesdays: 15.15 - 16.15 - 17.15 /Thursdays: 9.15 - 10.15 - 11.15; 15.15 - 16.15 - 17.15 / Fridays: 15.15 - 16.15 - 17.15 Saturdays: 9.15 - 10.15 - 11.15

Guided tours – Winter time-table (November-February) Mondays: 15.15 - 16.15 / Tuesdays: 10.15 - 11.15 / Wednesdays: 15.15 - 16.15 / Thursdays: 10.15 - 11.15 / Fridays: 15.15 - 16.15 / Saturdays: 10.15 - 11.15 Tickets: prices and sale Prices: Single adults € 5.00 / Groups € 3.50 / Students € 2.00 Entry is free of charge for: those accompanying groups; children under 6; students and employees of the University of Padova; guests of conferences organized by the University of Padova. ABBAZIA DI PRAGLIA

The benedictine abbey of Praglia stands at the foot of Mount Lonzina in the Euganean Hills, at only 3 kms from La Montecchia in direction of Teolo. The 12th century building is famous throughout the world and should not be missed while you are staying with us. The abbey has a number of cloisters and a famous library with a collection of a 100.000 volumes. Dario Varotari architect of the Villa Capodilista worked in the abbey and painted many pictures for the monks themselves. The monks are specialised in the restoration of books and the preparation of herbal creams and lotions of the highest quality, as well as excellent honey.

The abbey may be visited partly by attending guided tours: Sunday and holidays Regular hours: 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30 p.m. Daylight saving: 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 5:30 p.m. Weekdays Regular hours: 2:30, 3:10, 3:50, 4:30 p.m. Daylight saving: 3:30, 4:10, 4:50, 5:30 p.m. Closed: Monday, New Year’s day, Epiphany, Easter Triduum, Easter Sunday, Pentecost, Assumption, All Saints Day, Immaculate Conception, Christmas and Christmas Eve.

Opening hours of the shop: The shop of the abbey is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 to 12 am and from 2.45 pm to 6 pm. The shop is closed on Monday.

The items on sale include shampoos, bath foams, soaps and creams for the different types of skin, prepared with natural ingredients such as honey, propolis, calendula, cammomile and lavender. These herbs are grown in the abbey’s own botanic garden. The shop also sells excellent honey, a selection of literature and the obligatory post cards. ARQUA’ PETRARCA - CASA DEL PETRARCA

Address: Via Valleselle, 4 – Arquà Petrarca Phone: + 39 0429 718294 Time: from March to October 9.00-12.30/ 15.00-19.00 from November to February 9.00-12.00/ 14.30-17.30

The building, which dates from the thirteenth century, still retains much of its original structures fourteenth century, despite numerous renovations and alterations and the lodge’s addition of the sixteenth-century. Also in the sixteenth century were frescoed rooms with a cycle inspired by the most famous works of Petrarca, Canzoniere and Africa.

In 1369, Francesco Petrarca (Arezzo Arquà 1304- 1374), tired of moving around, and now old and sick, did you retrofit a house in the village of Arquà Euganean and chose to retreat in recent days.

Here he spent in peace the last years of life, surrounded by new and old friends and family. He died on the night between 18 and 19 July 1374, bowing his head over his beloved books. The house was probably given to Petrarca by Francesco I da Carrara, lord of Padua.

Inside the house the poet did change the distribution of environments: the room was divided in two in the west to obtain a study, the room became the central hall of representation and liaison, illuminated by a five-light window on the side of the garden and closed by a fireplace from the orchard. It was rebuilt in Gothic style windows, two balconies were added and three fireplaces. “CAVA BOMBA” GEOPALEONTOLOGY MUSEUM

Via Bomba – CAVA BOMBA – 35030 – CINTO EUGANEO Phone: +39 0429647166

The “Cava Bomba” complex stands both a san important example of industrial archaeology concerning lime production in the area of Euganean Hills, and as a valuable proof of the recent past productive situation. The precise refurbishment has allowed to reconstruct the whole productive cycle and a route outside the building retraces the different phases of the productive cycle of the old kiln. The small inner yard hosts an exhibition of tools for working and cutting stone materials quarried from the Euganean Hills. The museum includes three main sections: the first illustrates Euganean Hills geology, the second the area mineralogy, and the last one hosts the Da Rio collection. The idea to refurbish the complex and use is it as the site of this original museum was conceived after the find of Cretaceous fossil fish specimens (dated 92 million years ago) made around the mid -70s in the limestone quarry near the kiln. The finding represents the core of the geologic exhibition which is introduced by a didactic section on Earth sciences showing geological phenomena of the Euganean Hills area. The mineralogy section hosts a collection of minerals coming from all over the world. The last section displays the substantial “Da Rio” geologic collection and stands as a typical example of scientific museum of the first half of the 19th century. The collection includes minerals, stones and fossils gathered between the end of the 18th century and the first half of the 19th century by count Niccolò Da Rio, a literate and a notable natural sciences researcher from Padua. An open-air geologic park has been recently inaugurated to make room for large stone specimens and full-scale models of prehistoric animals.

Tickets Adults 2,60 – Concessions euro 1,10 ESAPOLIS

Via Dei Colli, 28 Padova Tel. 0039 049 8910189

Esapolis is the first major insect house in Italy and is the result of a fruitful collaboration between the Province of Padua and Butterfly Arc. The visitor is projected in a world of tiny beings who represents the largest animal biomass on the planet. We work to develop a path in which the visitor is not a mere observer of the items, but the actor starred in more or less direct interactions. In addition to permanent exhibitions listed below, other exhibitions vary and evolve over time, such as photo exhibits, the sculptures and various other fittings. Esapolis will captivate you through the continuous stimulation of the senses and mind.

EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND INTERACTIVE

In the workshops participants will delve into some concepts related to the world of arthropods, may interact with some animals under the guidance of an educator. For schools and groups we booked a 'wide range of educational workshops, diversified by type and age of the participants. Instead, Sundays and public holidays we organize interactive workshops open to the public.

INSETTOLANDIA: the children's museum Insettolandia is a special place where children can learn the wonderful world of insects through the game. This is the place where children can learn, participate and express their emotions. A museum devoted to them, tailored to them. CITTADELLA

TOURIST INFORMATIONS Phone: +39 049-9404485 | Fax: +39 049-5972754 e-mail: [email protected] Summer hours (from April 1st to October 31st) Monday-Friday: 9 – 13 / 14 – 18 Saturday-Sunday: 9 – 19 Winter hours (from November 1st to March 31st) Monday-Friday: 9 – 13 / 14 – 16 Saturday-Sunday: 10 – 17

OUT AND ABOUT IN CITTADELLA

You are invited to visit Cittadella, a splendid medieval walled town near important centers of art such as Padova, Vicenza, Treviso. Cittadella shares its Venitian historical background with other walled towns like , Marostica, Asolo and . The foundation of Cittadella dates back to 1220, when Padova decided to found “ex novo” a fortified castle in the central area of the Venetian plain in order to protect the boundary lines of its countryside from the aggression of Treviso and Vicenza, and also to control the local Lords and to start a policy of agricultural colonization.

Political, military and economic reasons are therefore at the root of the founding of Cittadella, even though this area had been populated since ancient times: although materials evidencing the Paleo-Venetian civilization are lacking, it has been proven that the Romans had been here since the II century B.C. In 148 B.C. they built the Postumia road, an artery that runs through Northern Italy connecting Genoa and Aquileia; parts of this road remained viable until the XI century. Another important axes was the road that connected Padova to the Valsugana. On these two important orthogonal axes (decuman and cardo, respectively) the Romans rationally organised the territory with the centuriation in 89 B.C., leaving their indelible mark on the area. The choice of the site of Cittadella isn’t therefore accidental: it is located on the southern borders of a large Agro Centuriato at the feet of the Pre-Alps of Bassano. It can rely on the proximity of the River Brenta and the resurgence belt, as well as important road axes. At the end of Roman domination, the territory was likely under control of the Longobards, even if sources from the Early Middle Age are limited. Most probably a general depopulation was occurring then and the environment grew wild, while other feudal powers developed around small towns like Onara, , Tombolo, and Galliera.

Between the 12th and 13th centuries the municipal territory of Padova started a vigorous expansionist policy and clashed therefore with Treviso and Vicenza. The area of the middle Brenta became a theatre for wars and the emergence of Cittadella must be seen in this context. Between 1237 and 1256, Cittadella suffered the terrible domination of the local lordling Ezzelino III of Romano, who had built in 1251 the “Torre di Malta” (tower of Malta) as a horrible prison for his enemies. Over the 14th and 15th centuries the town was again under control of the Carraresi from Padova and became a real stronghold in the territory of Padova. In 1406, just like all the Venetian mainland, Cittadella passed under the political dominion of Venice that sent its podestà (governor). The Serenissima (Venice) ruled over these lands until 1797, when Napoleon, during his Italian campaign, conquered all the north. After the treaty of Vienna (1815), Veneto submitted to Austria until 1866, when it finally entered the united “Regno d’Italia” (italian kingdom). Nowadays Cittadella belongs to the province of Padova, counts about 20,000 inhabitants and encompasses on a territory of about 36 km².

THE TRADITIONAL CERAMIC MANUFACTURE IN ESTE

Este became very famous in the 18th century thanks to its ceramic and porcelain manufactures. You can visit one of the oldest ceramic factories of the town. The speciality of “Este Ceramiche” are hand painted plates, lamps, bowls, etc. The quality of the painting is exquisite. “Este Ceramiche” sells all over the world, and produces for renowned houses as Dior and Saks Fifth Avenue. The prices are excellent. You might want to visit their website www.esteceramiche.it, but none of the truly beautiful pieces (plates painted with tulips for instance) are shown.

To reach the shop drive to Este (which at any rate is a must while staying at La Montecchia, please also see our restaurant reccomandations). When you are standing in front of the Duomo, take Via Zanchi which runs along the left flank of the church. The entrance to the factory is on the left hand side b before you reach a small bridge.

Opening times: 8 to 12 am and 2 to 6 pm from Monday to Friday

Telephone number: 0429 2270 THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN ATTRACTION

GARDALAND PARK Via Derna, 4 37014 Castelnuovo Del Garda (VR) Phone: 045 64 49 777

The Italian park with the strongest "brand", with increased turnover and number of employees. Each year presents new survey and is characterized by a large number of offers, both in terms of the attractions of the scenery. Recommended to all without distinction, both for families to teens, because inside you can find attractions for all tastes and all ages.

PADOVALAND AQUATIC PARK Viale Della Regione Veneto, 6 35127 Padova (PD) Phone: 049 87 00 130

Padovaland is a nice water park that extends over an area of 220,000 square meters, enriched with lots of greenery and situated near a beautiful natural lake that contributes to a pleasant this little paradise. It 'very close to the center of Padua, is only 200 meters from the highway and is just 5 minutes drive from the city center. If you prefer to travel by public transport, whereas especially in the holidays there really many people, you can comfortably take the bus from the train station. PROGRAMMA ARENA DI VERONA https://www.arena.it/arena/it/season/programma-arena-di- verona.html GOING TO VENICE TRAIN TIME TABLE : TERME EUGANEE - VENICE

The time table supplied may change at any time, please check the updated time timetable on the official railway website: www.trenitalia.it GOING TO THE SEA SIDE

Please find enclosed the instruction to go to the nearest beaches. If you need any other information, please ask at the office.