The students of the three -year degree in Architecture of the IUAV University of Venice meet the administrations of the Municipalities of the Euganean Colli to develop new initiatives to enhance the territory
Euganean hills are a destination that surprises for its variety, between history, nature and authentic flavors. This corner of Veneto, of volcanic origin, which extends a few kilometers from Padua, gives breathtaking panoramas and a rich cultural heritage.
Il Euganean Colli Regional Parkestablished in 1989, protects an area of over 19 thousand hectares. Woods of Weather in Castagnagni And Querce mix at times of Mediterranean vegetation, creating a unique environment. The territory is also famous for its thermal waters, known since the Roman era.
Wines such as Serprino and Colli Euganei Rosso and extra virgin olive oil, chestnut honey and Veneto DOP ham are highly appreciated products from these hills.
Sports and outdoor activities
Natural lovers find over thirty paths for trekking and excursions. The Alta Via dei Colli Euganei gives unforgettable panoramas. The Ciclovia dei Colli Euganei, a 63 km ring, allows you to explore the territory by bicycle. For the most adventurous sportsmen, the cliffs of Monte Pirio and the San Donato cave are perfect for climbing and speleology.
The IUAV and the Municipalities of the Euganean Hills, together to develop new initiatives to enhance the territory
Heart of the hilly context, recently defined as MAB UNESCO reserve, is written in a note, Galzignano Terme It is lent itself as an excellent case study to imagine a community that increasingly lives in contact with nature, where the biodiversity of the Euganean Hills becomes part and an alive element of the city center.
Among the initiatives that turn to the end, the meeting of the students of the Three -year degree in Architecture of the IUAV University of Venice with the mayor of Galzignano and the inauguration of the exhibition “Monte Venda and the lost figure of the monastery”. Then a memorandum of understanding will be signed with the municipalities of the Euganean Colli Battaglia Terme, Cinto Euganeo, Galzignano Terme, Teolo together with the Monte Venda Onlus Foundation.
The parties will confront themselves to examine some ideas for a new library to be built and how to improve the quality of the public spaces of Galzignano Terme.
Il “Monte Venda and the lost figure of the monastery”
The day of Friday 7 March 2025, he continues, then at 17:00 with the inauguration of the exhibition “Monte Venda and the lost figure of the monastery”set up in the premises of Muce – Colli Euganei Museum.
The exhibition was born in the context of initiatives aimed at rediscovering the historical roots of the Municipalities of the Colli. The project “Municipality of roots”, financed by the Ministry of Tourism through the PNRR, falls into the strategy “Tourism of the roots-an integrated strategy for the resumption of the tourism sector in Post Covid-19th Italy”. The initiative is part of the “Announcement for the realization of cultural activities in favor of Italian-registration in the world”, promoted on the occasion of 2024, year dedicated to Italian roots.
The works on display face the recovery and enhancement of the Monastery of San Giovanni Battista del Venda. Among these stand out a master’s degree thesis in architecture and the design experiments developed by the students of the laboratory “The conservation project”. The project received the support of the Monte Venda Onlus Foundation.
The custodian muce of historical memory and innovation and experimentation pole
The thesis will become an integral part of the Euganean Colli Museum of Galzignano Terme, enriching its assets with a new research work. This contributes to strengthening the role of muce not only as a custodian of historical memory, but also as a pole of innovation and experimentation, capable of generating new planning for the territory.
University and public administrations for a sustainable future
The IUAV University has long paid particular attention to the landscape of the Euganean hills. Last year he concentrated his studies on Battaglia Terme and Monte Venda, while this year the Focus moves to Baone and Galzignano. The value of this initiative does not lie in the individual project, but in the virtuous process that sees university and public administrations to collaborate for a sustainable future.
Tourism of the roots
Thanks to this path, the Olivetani monastery acquires a new perception and opens unpublished prospects in the field of tourism of the roots. This place, nestled among the natural wonders of Monte Venda, represents a symbol of connection between the municipalities of the hills and an identity element for the entire community.
This year a laboratory dedicated to Galzignano Terme starts, the only scenario in which art, nature and culture intertwine. Young architects in formation is entitled to redesign the future of this extraordinary village.
This strategy is not limited to protecting the local heritage, but starts a redevelopment process that transforms the territory into a strategic resource of great value, capable of attracting new opportunities and enhancing the cultural identity of the Euganean hills.