"ESTE - La citta della ceramica" Este by croisbeauty

Este Travel Guide: 13 reviews and 42 photos

Piazza Maggiore

Actually I didn't know much about the town of Este, which is situated in the Province of Padova. This small town with no more than 18000 inhabitants represents the centre of the regional agricultural production. Besides, although small it has rich history and many historical monuments which dates back in the Middle Ages.

Il Castello di Alberto Azzo II Este

Il castello

I've droped here only by chance, driving my car on motorway from Vicenza to Padova. As soon as I have seen the castle, had to stop here because I like the castles and have to explore them.
The castle was originated by Alberto Azzo II Este (1056), today it is turned into the Public park and National Archeological Museum.

Il canale

the river

There is a small river, flowing through the place, making it more pitoresque.

Last visit to Este: Jun 2005
Intro Updated Jul 9, 2012
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Inside the town of Este Things to Do (8)

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JLBG Jul 5, 2005 at 2:20 AM

I had guessed you were a castle fan but now, you wrote it ! I guess Italy is the country where there are the most leaning towers !
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Maurizioago Sep 15, 2004 at 1:55 PM

Leaning tower or lining tower? Ciao!
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Nykaenen Apr 19, 2004 at 3:33 AM

leaning, a ne lining. vidim da je internet pun lining tower of Pisa, a gle koliko profesora engleskog nema posla!
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globetrott Jan 22, 2004 at 1:47 PM

What a lovely place & a great tip for a place to visit, off the beaten path...
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truus_s Nov 16, 2003 at 4:09 AM

The Town Clock is great!!Looks a nice place for visit.Thanks
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olja1234 Nov 16, 2003 at 3:29 AM

Very nice page-I like it.
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Imbi Oct 12, 2003 at 4:26 PM

you got to be lucky to see the main square full of people in small town. top page Boris.
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unravelau Apr 15, 2003 at 5:58 PM

Great page. Listening to old ladies is the very best thing to do.LOL
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montezaro Mar 17, 2003 at 10:13 AM

very interesting place with rich and beautiful historical centre
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cbeaujean Jan 3, 2003 at 10:08 AM

tks for sharing with us this interesting "discovery"!