Este, Medieval commune in Province of Padua, Italy
The town of Este stands at 15 meters above sea level, surrounded by agricultural fields and vineyards in the Veneto region of northern Italy.
The settlement evolved from its Roman origins as Ateste into a medieval power center with defensive walls and architectural elements from different periods.
Este maintains its local identity through traditional festivals, historical reenactments, and regional markets that display products from surrounding agricultural lands.
The National Museum of Este preserves archaeological findings and artifacts from various historical periods, offering guided tours in multiple languages.
The Castle of Este features remnants of medieval fortifications with four corner towers and encompasses gardens displaying traditional Italian landscaping.
Location: Province of Padua
Elevation above the sea: 15 m
Shares border with: Monselice, Sant'Elena, Villa Estense, Baone, Carceri, Lozzo Atestino, Ospedaletto Euganeo, Vighizzolo d'Este
Address: Via Vigo di Torre, 35042 Este PD, Italy 35042 Este
Website: https://comune.este.pd.it
GPS coordinates: 45.23333,11.66667
Latest update: July 28, 2025 12:14
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913 m
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1.1 km
Monte Cero
2.5 km
Villa Buzzaccarini
4.5 km
Villa Ca' Barbaro
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Monte Cecilia
2.7 km
Natività della Beata Vergine Maria
4.5 km
Chiesa della Salute
1.6 km
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965 m
Santa Maria delle Grazie, Este
986 m
Sant'Elena
6.3 km
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
4.5 km
Chiesa della Madonna Addolorata
2.3 km
Santa Giustina
1.7 km
Arco del Falconetto
902 m
Ex Chiesetta dell'Annunziata
1.1 km
Santa Maria delle Consolazioni o "degli Zoccoli"
1.5 km
Old fish market
1.2 km
City hall
1 km
Porta Vecchia civic tower
1.2 km
Rocca di Ponte della Torre
2.6 km
Piazza Trento
1.1 km
Piazza Maggiore
1 km
Villa Dolfin-Boldù
1.1 km
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