Discover Campodarsego

Campodarsego combines traces of its Roman past with paths along the Tergola and a diverse collection of small cultural sites. For planning your trip, the area can therefore be explored through several themes: the ancient division of the land, historic roads and routes, as well as churches, museums and individual buildings. The ancient Via Aurelia runs through the centre and is now called Strada del Santo. The Last Path of St. Anthony also passes through the centre.

Roman Traces and Historic Routes

Campodarsego was part of the Roman centuriation of Padova Cis Musonem, known as the Graticolato Romano. This historical classification stands alongside the Via Aurelia as a specific transport route in the town centre. Those interested in ancient land divisions and traditional connections will therefore find two different points of reference here: a named Roman land division and an ancient road whose current name is Strada del Santo.

The Last Path of St. Anthony connects Camposampiero with Padova and is approximately 25 kilometres long. It passes through the centre of Campodarsego. Another route is the Pista ciclabile Via Antoniana, which runs from the centre to Via Pontarola. The Percorso Tergola comprises sections from San Giorgio delle Pertiche to Bronzola, from Bronzola to S. Andrea, and from S. Andrea to Reschigliano. Thus, in the local area, both a connection between two cities and several more precisely defined route sections are documented.

The Tergola and Paths through Bronzola

Tergolandia is a natural area on the banks of the Tergola River in the hamlet of Bronzola. The area follows the cycle and footpath along the river of the same name. This distinction is helpful when choosing a suitable day route: alongside the historically themed paths in the centre, there is an area specifically running along the river with a cycle and footpath. Parco del Santo is visible from Strada regionale del Santo and accessible via Via Strasburgo.

Churches, Museums and Historic Buildings

The Chiesetta di S. Maria di Panigale was first mentioned as a rectory in the Vatican Tithes of 1297. Its walls of Roman bricks are particularly notable, reaching up to a height of 2.60 metres and decorated with several brick friezes arranged in a herringbone pattern. The Chiesa parrocchiale dei SS. Pietro e Paolo has an ancient 17th-century tabernacle on its high altar.

In Fiumicello, the Museo Beato Longhin is housed in the baptistery of the parish church and in an adjoining room. The collection includes photographs, manuscripts, a religious habit, a pair of glasses and religious objects. The Museo degli Alpini in Bosco del Vescovo also has a clearly defined historical setting: it is located in a former school renovated by the S. Andrea di Campodarsego Alpini association.

Other religious buildings add to the character of the area. The Chiesa parrocchiale di S. Nicola a Fiumicello has five altars, including one from the church of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice. The new Chiesa parrocchiale di S. Daniele in Reschigliano was inaugurated and solemnly blessed on 29 June 1976. Its left aisle contains a recently restored 18th-century painting. It depicts S. Daniele and other saints and comes from the former parish church.

Architecture as Another Local Landmark

Villa Mattiazzo Gelmi Bano adds a secular building to the area’s historic sights. Its central building features a classic three-storey aristocratic layout with a large central hall and two side wings.

For further travel planning in the surrounding area, you can also include Loreggia, Fontaniva, Legnaro, Maserà Di Padova, Carmignano Di Brenta, Sarmeola, Pontelongo and Borgoricco in your plans.

For the broader travel overview: Padua.