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Petrarch's House

Petrarch's House

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Petrarch's House

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Location: Arquà Petrarca, Padova, Veneto, Italy

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1. Arquà Petrarca Literary Trail (via Allacciante "E")

6.93km

02:15

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Literary trail through Arquà Petrarca's medieval streets and Petrarch's final home among rolling hills.

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2. View of the Euganean Hills – Pianoro del Mottolone loop from Valsanzibio

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530m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Pianoro del Mottolone – Arquà Petrarca Historic Center loop from Arquà Petrarca

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01:58

270m

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April 16, 2022

Home where he lived the last years of his life. Frescoed in the 1500s with scenes from his works.

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March 22, 2024

After a time spent wandering between cities and courts, Francesco Petrarca retired to this residence in the final years of his life, enjoying the tranquility and silence of the Euganean Hills, which perhaps reminded him of his native Tuscany.

The building was renovated at the poet's request. After his death, it was remodeled several times by its many successive owners. In particular, in the 16th century, in the wake of Petrarchism, which held up the poet as a model of perfection in Italian literature, owner Paolo Valdezocco wanted to turn it into a house museum: the entrance loggia, the external staircase, and frescoes inspired by Petrarch's works were added.

Interesting fact: in one room, inside a walled display case, there is a stuffed cat! As Petrarch himself recounts, while he was busy writing, a cat entered his study and perched on his lap: she became a regular visitor and much loved. These mummified remains are not actually that of that feline, but were added in the 17th century as a tribute to that affection and perhaps passed off as the originals.

A short but beautiful visit, with an entrance fee (see link for hours and prices). Quite crowded on weekends, as is the rest of splendid Arquà Petrarca.

arquapetrarca.com/cosa-vedere

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Petrarch's House

1. Arquà Petrarca Literary Trail (via Allacciante "E")

2. View of the Euganean Hills – Pianoro del Mottolone loop from Valsanzibio

3. Pianoro del Mottolone – Arquà Petrarca Historic Center loop from Arquà Petrarca

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