Piove di Sacco

Piove di Sacco is a commune in the Province of Padua located in the Veneto region, situated between Venice and Padua on flat terrain near sea level. The municipality sits within a landscape shaped by waterways and agricultural land.

The Torre Carrarese dates to the period when the Carrarese family controlled the region, serving as a defensive structure of that era. This fortification reflects the medieval power struggles between rival cities in the area.

The Cathedral of Saint Martin displays an altarpiece depicting the Madonna del Carmelo, painted by Giambattista Tiepolo. This artwork draws visitors interested in religious art from the 18th century.

The central railway station offers regular train connections to nearby larger cities throughout the day. Arriving visitors find it easy to access the town and continue to other destinations in the region.

The town hall was designed in 1818 by Giuseppe Jappelli and remains a defining architectural feature of Piazza Matteotti. The building showcases neoclassical design principles that shaped the municipal center of the period.

Location: Province of Padua

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Shares border with: Brugine, Campolongo Maggiore, Pontelongo, Arzergrande, Campagna Lupia, Codevigo, Sant'Angelo di Piove di Sacco

Website: http://comune.piovedisacco.pd.it

GPS coordinates: 45.29769,12.03681

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:30