rovigo

territory and surroundings

Staying at the Hotel Cristallo, you can easily explore the peaceful town and its province, Polesine.

Among the most famous symbols of Rovigo are the two leaning towers, Torre Donà (one of the tallest in Italy) and Torre Mozza, and the Column with the Lion of St. Mark, evidence of Venetian rule.

Art lovers should not miss the Palazzo dell’Accademia dei Concordi, just 1 km from the hotel, home to two libraries and the rich Pinacoteca Palazzo Roverella art gallery, which houses masterpieces by Piazzetta, Giambellino and Tiepolo, as well as exhibitions of national importance organised every year.

Just a few minutes from the Best Western Hotel Cristallo in Rovigo, you will also find:

Delta del po

Nature lovers should visit the beautiful Po Delta (40 km), one of the few remaining unspoilt natural environments, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. On the Po Delta, it is possible to organise nature tours, boat trips, cycling and horse riding excursions.

colli euganei

Just 20 km away are the Euganean Hills and the walled towns of Arquà Petrarca, Este, Montagnana and Monselice, ideal for nature walks and food and wine tours.

Local Food and Wine

The culinary tradition of Polesine revolves around fishing and agriculture, bringing the unmistakable character and flavours of this land to the table.

Among the many typical local products of the Po Delta and Polesine areas and the neighbouring Colli Euganei are seafood products such as mussels, clams, eels and sea bass; and land products such as rice, melon, garlic, pumpkin, lettuce, radicchio, jujubes, sweet potatoes, kiwis and apples; as well as pork and pork products: Polesana bondola, ham, honey, bread, oil and wines.

itineraries

DISCOVER POLESINE, LAND OF WIDE HORIZONS!

The province of Rovigo, also known as Polesine, is enclosed between two large rivers that cross it: the Adige and the majestic Po with its delta.
This area is home to the Veneto Regional Nature Park of the Po Delta, which offers numerous opportunities for slow tourism nature trails, where you can go on boat trips, canoeing, walking, horse riding and cycling. Inside, there are several protected areas that can be visited, such as Panarella, a 25-hectare river oasis with educational trails managed by the WWF.

We actively participate in promoting these areas through local initiatives designed to improve and increase tourism development in the region.
Cycling tourism is making an important contribution to this project, an activity that is becoming increasingly popular, especially in charming and peaceful areas such as Polesine.

We offer cyclists staying with us the following services:
• indoor garage, for sheltered bike parking;
• possibility to arrange special menus with the chef to meet all dietary requirements;
• possibility to request a packed lunch, for those who want to go on an outing and eat outdoors.

Just 20 km away are the Colli Euganei and the walled towns of Arquà Petrarca, Este, Montagnana and Monselice, ideal for nature walks and food and wine tours. In the Colli Euganei Regional Park, you can choose from a variety of ways to visit, such as walking trails, cycling routes and themed itineraries that allow you to immerse yourself in nature and get to know the area.
For sea lovers, the coast can be reached by car, where you can admire romantic and picturesque places such as Sacca di Scardovari, the pontoon bridge in Santa Giulia or the Punta Maistra lighthouse. The hamlet of Porto Levante is also a characteristic destination, both to visit and to use as a starting point for boat trips to the lagoon. The beaches along the Po Delta are also worth visiting, perfect for relaxation and tranquillity, such as Rosolina Mare Beach and Boccasette Beach.

For further details, visit the website of the Veneto Regional Nature Park of the Po Delta.

For information on cycle paths and footpaths, visit the following websites:
– Cycle paths between the Adige and Po rivers
– Magical Veneto
– Colli Eugani Park