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Arquà Petrarca
FRANCESCO PETRARCH
Petrarch was born in Arezzo, Tuscany, in 1304. In 1311 his family moved to Avignon (France), where the papacy was located at that time. His father, expelled from Florence for politi...
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WHAT TO SEE – Arquà Petrarca
PETRARCH’S HOUSE
The original structure of the house dates back to the 13th century. Built on two levels, the house had been modified by Petrarch himself, who wanted some windows to be opened on the m...
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ITINERARIES – Arquà Petrarca
The itineraries of the hills
The fame of the great Petrarch, but also the beauty of the town with its medieval flavor and the magical atmosphere of the surrounding rolling hills, have attracted a cons...
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PETRARCA – Arquà Petrarca
ORIGINI
Francesco Petrarca nacque nel 1304 “allo spuntar dell’alba, il lunedì 20 luglio, nella città di Arezzo e nel borgo dell’Orto” (Sen. VIII.1). Il padre, ser Petracco di ser Parenzo notaio a Fire...
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PETRARCH – Arquà Petrarca
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HISTORY – Arquà Petrarca
ARQUÀ PETRARCA
Time seems to have stood still in Arquà Petrarca. This charming medieval village, nestled in the heart of the Regional Park of the Euganean Hills, is proud member of “I borghi più belli...