Arquà Petrarca
A medieval stone village in the Euganean Hills, where the poet Petrarch spent his final years. His house and tomb are still preserved.
Arquà is one of Italy's most beautiful villages. Its stone houses climb the hillside, surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. Petrarch's house preserves his study, his chair and a taxidermied version of the cat he is said to have loved. Admission is about €5, and it is closed on Mondays. His marble sarcophagus stands in the church square. Visitors can try the local jujube liqueur, brodo di giuggiole. Arquà is about 25 km from Padua and is best reached by car or hired vehicle.
Opening hours
Village open all day; former residence Tue–Sun, 09:00–12:30, 14:30–18:00
Nearby sights
- Garden of Villa Barbarigo, Valsanzibio
- Monselice Castle & Via Sacra
- Villa dei Vescovi
- Castello del Catajo
- Praglia Abbey
- Abano Terme
- La Specola
- Prato della Valle