| Anguillara Veneta | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Veneto | |
| Territory | Veneto plain | |
| Altitude | 6 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 21.67 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 4.214 (2020) | |
| Name inhabitants | Anguillaresi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 049 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 35022 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | Saint Andrew the Apostle | |
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Anguillara Veneta is a city of Veneto plain.
To know
Geographical notes
Anguillara Veneta rises on a flat territory. It is crossed by the Adige river (which forms the southern border of the municipality), by the Gorzone canal and by minor waterways (various drainage drains). The climate is continental, characterized by hot and sultry summers and cold winters, but not particularly rigid, with frequent formation of fogs. Precipitation is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year, but in the summer, rainy phenomena of strong intensity accompanied by hail are possible.
Background
Traces of first human settlements date back to the Bronze Age. The frequent routes of the Adige deeply marked the territory of Anguillara, which for many centuries remained mainly marshy. It became a fief of the Carraresi family, the lords of Padua, of which the counts of Anguillara formed one of the most important branches together with the Papafavas. In the medieval period the town was the scene of several military clashes with neighboring powers (Ferraresi in primis). With the defeat of the Carraresi in 1405 by the Republic of Venice the territory became politically part of the Serenissima, while the Veneranda Arca del Santo of Padua obtained the economic ownership of the land (and kept it until 1974). In the 16th century, reclamation works began (cutting of the old Gorzon embankment in Taglio, 1557), which were completed only three centuries later.
The difficult economic situation, due to the predominantly agricultural economy and poor industrial development, encouraged a massive emigration abroad and towards the richer regions of the Italian north-west after World War II.
How to orient yourself
Anguillara Veneta: full screen map.How to get
By car
Anguillara Veneta is connected to Padua via the Busitalia Veneto E_62 line.
How to get around
What see
- Parish Church of Sant'Andrea. It was built between 1900 and 1906 to replace the previous one dating back to the eighteenth century, and consecrated in the 40s, located near the Adige bank, demolished for reasons of public utility. Coming from the latter are the five altars that adorn it, including the high altar embellished with statues depicting Saint Andrew, patron saint of the town and Saint Peter, the work of the Paduan sculptor Giovanni Bonazza.
- Oratory of Our Lady of Sorrows (Oratory of the Capitello), Via Roma. Characterized by two small bell towers, it was built in 1792 and enlarged in 1865 and has a school Pietà inside it, above the altar. Salzburg dating back to the 15th century.
- Oratory of Sant'Antonio di Padova (near the Villa della Veneranda Arca del Santo). From the 17th century.
- church of Sant'Antonio Abate (Borgoforte district).
- Barchessa Del Pizon, Girotto.
- Barchessa San Gioacchino.
- Simon Palace.
- Villa of the Veneranda Ark of the Saint.
- Villa (The Palazzon). Former hydraulic warehouse.
- Peace Monument. With bas-relief by Leonardo Lucchi.
Events and parties
- American Potato Festival. Now in its XXX edition in 2019.
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Safety
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 1 Post Office, Via Roma, 36, ☎ 39 049 5387049, fax: 39 049 5387049.
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