The Trattoria Al Torcio offers a cuisine based on genuine foods such as fresh homemade pasta, grilled meats and Vicenza-style cod

The Euganean Hills in the province of Padua

A flat expanse for kilometers and kilometers and then suddenly, like mushrooms, low hills with a curious conical shape sprout here and there. They are the Euganean Hills, a series of volcanic formations of very ancient origin just over ten kilometers from the center of Padua.

So close, they are able to make you forget the city and its frenzy: surrounded by greenery, the Euganean Hills are a fresh oasis of peace and harmony. It is no coincidence that over the centuries they have been chosen as their home or holiday destination by poets, monks and sovereigns. In the greenery of the Euganean Hills there are also enchanting historic villages, with their perfectly preserved walls, castles and other wonders to discover.

The Trattoria Al Torcio in Vo' Euganeo is a location for events and ceremonies on the Euganean Hills

What to visit in Vo'

Villa Contarini Giovanelli Venier

It is located in the hamlet of Vo' Vecchio, once a marshy area, later reclaimed at the behest of the Venetian Contarini family, Villa Contarini Giovanelli Venier is located right in the heart of the hamlet. Located next to the Church of San Lorenzo, it was the municipal seat until 1902. The structure dates back to the end of the 16th century and draws inspiration from Venetian palaces. In the 1800s the property passed to the Giovanelli-Venier family and subsequently to the Emo Capodilistas. It becomes sadly famous during the Second World War, when the Nazis requisition it to use it as a temporary concentration camp. 60 men, women and children were segregated here for months before suffering the fate of millions of Jews around the world. It was in the 1950s that the villa became the property of the Municipality of Vo'. Completely restored, it now houses the Landscape Museum, it is a place of memory of the Shoah.

Euganean Hills Wine Museum

It represents the vocation of the Vo' area for viticulture, already practiced in ancient times and now one of the major strengths of the Paduan municipality. Strengthened by the volcanic origins of their lands, Colli are fertile ground for vines, whose cultivation has accompanied the Euganean people for years. The MUVI is a precious container of local historical memory.

Villa Sceriman

Headquarters of the Villa Sceriman farm, it sees its first documented historical records dating back to 1447 when the noble Paduan family of Santa Sofia had an accurate cartography of the area drawn up. We have subsequent news in 1740, when the Sceriman family acquired the property. In 1959 the main building underwent a complete restoration and the farm, from mixed cultivation, focused on the wine-growing activity.

Ruins of the Olivetani Monastery

It is a place with a unique charm, a destination much appreciated by many local photographers and photo amateurs due to its characteristics and particular position. The ruins of the Olivetani Monastery is what remains of an ancient hermitage, which became a monastery in 1229. In 1771 the Serenissima decreed its suppression. From that moment the complex begins a slow and progressive decay. From a height of 600 m, these ruins enrich the amazing panoramic view which, on clear days, even allow you to see the Venice lagoon.