Walled Cities
The Padua region is studded with fortified and walled cities that testify to the important strategic location of the area in years gone by. Nowadays, these ancient fortifications add to the region's charm and rich range of architecture.
The characteristic castles, walls and strongholds of the region, especially in the towns of Cittadella, Monselice and Este, offer visitors the chance to take a trip back in time and immerse themselves in the medieval era while admiring the various fortification techniques of days gone by.