Guided visit to Arquà Petrarca: an afternoon in Petrarch’s village

Guided visit to Arquà Petrarca: an afternoon in Petrarch’s village

On Sunday 29 March 2026, at 15:30, a guided tour will explore Arquà Petrarca, a medieval village in the Colli Euganei listed among Italy's most beautiful hamlets. The route is designed for small groups and provides an introduction to the history, art and life of the poet Francesco Petrarch.

The walk includes both interior and exterior visits to the village’s key sites: from the parish church to public squares and the poet’s house, with commentary on frescoes and period furnishings.

• Meeting point: Via Fontana 3, Arquà Petrarca
• Date & time: 29/03/2026, 15:30
• Price: €20 per person
• Booking: mandatory, small groups only. Reserve by email at [email protected] or WhatsApp/phone +39 378 419 5471

Highlights of the route

• Church of Santa Maria Assunta and Francesco Petrarch’s tomb
• Piazza San Marco and the Vicars' loggia
• Oratory of the Most Holy Trinity (external visit)
• Interior visit to the Poet’s House: 16th-century frescoes, period furniture, manuscripts and the room dedicated to Petrarch

Included: certified tour guide, entrance ticket to the Casa del Petrarca and insurance. A deposit is required when booking.

This guided walk offers more than sightseeing: it connects visitors to the cultural context that preserved Arquà Petrarca as a centre of literary memory. Places are limited—early booking is recommended.