Marvels to discover and to visit
PADUA, A CITY OF ART AND EXHIBITIONS
Padua, a city with famous artistic treasures: The University and the old Anatomy Theatre (Teatro Anatomico), the Basilica of St Anthony with its bronzes by Donatello, Prato della Valle, the largest square in Europe, the Pedrocchi Cafè, the richly frescoed Palazzo della Ragione, the Baptistery - a masterpiece by Giusto de Menabuoi, the Scrovegni Chapel (Cappella degli Scrovegni), and works by the great Giotto.
Useful link: www.padovaincoming.com
ENCHANTING VENICE
Venice, a magical city with the islands of Murano and Burano - famous for glass making and lacework. A special atmosphere can be experienced reaching the lagoon from Padua via the Riviera del Brenta, through the old-world charm of the Villas of the Veneto (Ville Venete). A trip aboard a boat known as a “burchiello”, departing from the sixteenth-century steps of the Portello a short distance from the hotel.
Useful link: www.battellidelbrenta.it
SURROUNDING AREA
The BEST WESTERN Hotel Biri is an excellent base for interesting excursions to Verona, Vicenza e Treviso.
A few kilometres to the south is the Regional Park of the Colli Euganei (Parco Regionale dei Colli Euganei), an environment rich in historical and natural beauty. Dotted around inside are villas, castles, monasteries and spas - a source of well-being.
Useful link: www.parcocollieuganei.com