Arqua Petrarca (Veneto)

Arqua Petrarca is a town in northeastern Italy, in the Veneto region. The town is part of the club 'The most beautiful villages in Italy', and it has been awarded the 'Bandiera Arancione' (Orange Flag) for excellence in tourism, hospitality, and environment. Still today, the town preserves a medieval aspect, and it is set in a picturesque location on the slopes of Monte Ventolone and Monte Castello, within the Euganean Hills. Arquà features two city squares: Piazza Petrarca (Petrarch's square) and Piazza San Marco (St. Mark's square). Near St. Mark's square lies the Vicars' Lodge, a public space built in the 14th century for heads of families to discuss with the Vicar. In 2003, the roof was rebuilt with a structure of glass and copper, after being demolished in 1828. Being it a small village, a complete tour of the main historical sites requires only a few hours.