Small Group Tour to the Walled City of Monselice

With this tour of Monselice we will get to know better this walled city which has inspired many writers, artists and poets. We will visit the Castle of Monselice, a treasure trove of ancient weapons, chests, fine tapestries and splendid period furnishings from all over Italy. We will tell you the history of this fascinating place and see how its ancient inhabitants lived. The Carraresi, the Scaligeri, the Visconti, the Este, are some of the famous lords who contended for its possession, whose spirits are still said to hover in the rooms of the ancient manor. We will then walk along what has been described as the most beautiful promenade in the Veneto, Via del Santuario, with its villas, its famous Seven Churches, which are reminiscent of the Seven Basilicas of Rome and are still a popular pilgrimage destination for devotees from all over Europe. There will also be panoramic points from which to admire the town from above.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Castello di Monselice, Via del Santuario 17, 35043 Monselice Italy

The most famous monument in the walled city of Monselice is the Cini Castle, named after its last owner. The monument is currently owned by the Veneto Region, which has converted it into a prestigious museum with a wealth of medieval furniture, furnishings and weapons.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Villa Duodo, Balbi Valier, Via Sette Chiese 4, 35043 Monselice Italy

Villa Duodo, also known as Villa Valier, is attributed to the architect Vincenzo Scamozzi and built for a Venetian patrician, Francesco Duodo, around 1592. Located high above the fortress of Monselice, the villa shows Palladian influences and is composed of two L-shaped blocks that create a rectangular courtyard. Attached to the villa is a church dedicated to San Giorgio, the last and largest church that completes a 'sacred route' of pilgrimage of the seven small churches that climb from the centre of the city to the top of the Rocca hill.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"



Start Time: From Terme Euganee
1/14/2024 - 4/10/2025
Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: Terme Euganee-Abano-Montegrotto, 35036 Montegrotto Terme, Province of Padua, Italy
Traveler pickup is offered
Transfer by minivan from your hotel to Abano Montegrotto Terme included.

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Insurance and technical organisation of certified travel agency
• Agency accompaniment
• A walk along one of the most beautiful jubilee paths in Italy
• Visit the walled city of Monselice
• Return transfer to the place of departure
• Visit to the medieval castle
• Traditional Italian life with your local guide
• Entry/Admission - Castello di Monselice

Not Included

• Anything not expressly indicated

Facilities