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The Top 17 Castles in Padova

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 17

beautiful castles to choose from in Padova. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 27, 2025

San Martino della Vaneza Castle

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Viewings only possible twice a week, Saturdays and Sundays.

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Cini Castle, Monselice

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Recommended visit on the occasion of the Saints' fair! It takes place during the week of first November and hosts over 250 stalls and an agricultural exhibition.

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Carrarese Castle, Este

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A military structure dating back to the early forties of the fourteenth century, the Castle of Este was built by Ubertino da Carrara on the ruins of a previous fortification …

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Cittadella Walled City

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A few kilometers from Padua, Vicenza and Treviso stands Cittadella, a splendid walled city of medieval origin. The walls can be visited with a panoramic walk at a height of …

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Valbona Castle

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Currently closed to the public, the Castello di Valbona is located in the Valbona hamlet of Lozzo Atestino. It is thought that its origin dates back to the 13th century, …

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Ezzelino House

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One of the palaces built by Ezzelino III, known as the Terrible, witness to medieval Padua.

The original manufacture appears to date from the 12th century.

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Castello di Lispida

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Day to visit Lispida is Sunday

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Monselice Castle

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The castle of Monselice is a characteristic and fascinating complex of complex buildings, added in different eras by different owners: the 11th century Romanesque House and the 12th century Castelletto, …

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Catajo Castle

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legend says that in this castle there are ghosts!

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Da Peraga Castle Park

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Castello dei da Peraga, a beautiful place surrounded by a beautiful park with a pond inhabited by fish and turtles, recommended for spending a day immersed in greenery, in early …

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The Top 17 Castles in Padova

San Martino della Vaneza Castle

Cini Castle, Monselice

Carrarese Castle, Este

Cittadella Walled City

Valbona Castle

Ezzelino House

Castello di Lispida

Monselice Castle

Catajo Castle

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