Top 26 things to do and attractions in Rovigo

I went to see an exhibition which was very well organised. The guides are excellent and the staff are very friendly

This place is marvellous. There's a super cosy park with benches on which you can rest during your visit in Rovigo. The temple is definitely one of the most astonishing things I've seen in this area.

(Translated by Google) The history around the Porta San Bartolo From a poor village to a medieval village: how did it all begin? Let's start from 920. The bishop of Adria moved to the village to temporarily move the bishopric. In fact, at the time raids by the Hungarians were frequent, which is why he moved the headquarters and had a fortification built. The Estensi, a family coming from Este, province of Padua, seem to have been present in Rovigo as early as 1117. They dominated the area for around three centuries and it was they who expanded the fortification in the 12th century. The keep of the castle is still known today by the name of Torre Donà. 66 meters high, it is one of the tallest medieval towers in Italy. Around the city, a massive wall protected the community. At the end of 1400, the Venetians took control of the entire Polesine area. They restored the city walls in 1482 and built Porta San Bortolo. The walls around the village, as we told you at the beginning, had three access gates to the town: Porta San Bortolo, Torre Pighin and Porta S. Agostino. Porta San Bortolo is the one that has been best preserved over time. The structure overlooks the current Piazza Umberto Merlin, so as to connect the city center with the neighborhood to the south, from which it takes the name of San Bortolo. In 1797, there was the fall of the Republic of Venice and the French occupation. In all occupied cities, and Rovigo was no exception, the plaques walled in the tower were vandalized by the French army, with the aim of removing any link with the Serenissima. On the door it was in fact possible to see the plaque mentioning Alvise Tiepolo, the mayor responsible for the Polesine territory in 1643. (Original) La storia attorno alla Porta San Bartolo Da povero villaggio a borgo medievale: com’è iniziato tutto? Partiamo dal 920. Il vescovo di Adria si trasferì nel villaggio per spostare momentaneamente la sede vescovile. Infatti, al tempo erano frequenti le scorrerie da parte degli Ungari, per questo spostò la sede e fece costruire una fortificazione. Gli Estensi, famiglia proveniente da Este, provincia di Padova, pare fossero presenti a Rovigo già nel 1117. Dominarono la zona per circa tre secoli e furono loro ad ampliare la fortificazione nel XII secolo. Il maschio del castello è conosciuto tutt’oggi con il nome di Torre Donà. Alta ben 66 metri, è una delle più alte torri medievali in Italia. Attorno la città, una massiccia cinta muraria proteggeva la comunità. A fine 1400, i Veneziani presero il controllo del territorio di tutto il Polesine. Restaurarono la cinta muraria nel 1482 e costruirono Porta San Bortolo. La cinta muraria attorno al borgo, come vi abbiamo detto all’inizio, presentava tre porte di accesso alla cittadina: Porta San Bortolo, Torre Pighin e Porta S. Agostino. La Porta San Bortolo è quella che nel tempo si è meglio conservata. La struttura si affaccia sull’attuale Piazza Umberto Merlin, così da mettere in comunicazione il centro della città con il quartiere posto a sud, da cui prende il nome di San Bortolo. Nel 1797, vi fu la caduta della Repubblica di Venezia e l’occupazione francese. In tutte le città occupate, e Rovigo non fece eccezione, le lapidi murate sulla torre furono oggetto di vandalismi da parte dell’esercito francese, questo con lo scopo di rimuovere ogni legame con la Serenissima. Sulla porta era infatti possibile vedere la lapide che menzionava Alvise Tiepolo, il podestà responsabile del territorio del Polesine nel 1643.

Fabulous venue, I recently was at my friends wedding here and it's perfect for photos - such a wonderful building

Fantastic venue and the staff did a great job hosting the PYSO on tour in Italy. We also had a nice audience for our concert. Dressing rooms for two conductors and orchestra of about 50 members was able to be accommodated. Great acoustics.

(Translated by Google) The Grimani Tower (named after the owners who succeeded the Donà family in the mid-19th century), also known as the truncated tower, is the headquarters of the CTG cultural heritage volunteers group. (Original) La Torre Grimani (dal nome dei proprietari successivi alla famiglia Donà dalla metà dell’800), detta anche Torre mozza, è sede del gruppo Volontari dei beni culturali CTG.

AM I the first reviewer? ha ha. I'm originally from Rovigo but leaving in US for 13 plus years. Visited back for my wedding. Piazza Vittorio did its job. You can walk the portici, sit down for a spritz in 1 of the 3 4 bars, get a good gelato and look your kids running in the square free of car. I don't know why as a foreigner you should visit Rovigo but if you are the square is good hang out spot.

Interested in doing some research on this building and took the time to wonder around this local landmark, which features in lots of local artwork. And surrounding area is a park which makes for a nice stop point while exploring the area.

Place to visit in Rovigo.

(Translated by Google) To tell the truth, if it wasn't for maps..... I never would have thought it was a tower... A bit due to inattention..... But what is true....is that there is a lack of real information for tourists such as signage or simply directions....not that there are many real historical attractions.....but the few are poorly managed.... ..in fact there is very little movement..... It's sad because the town deserves a lot!!! (Original) A dire il vero se nn era per mapps ..... Nn avrei mai pensato che fosse una torre... Un po per disattenzione..... Ma quello che è vero ....è che manca una vera informazione per turisti come cartellonistica o semplicemente indicazioni....nn che ce ne siano tante di vere attrazioni storiche .....però quelle poche gestite male ......infatti c'è davvero poco movimento..... Dispiace perché la cittadina merita molto!!!

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This stunning castle is right in the centre of the village of Arquà Polesine. It's possible to walk right round it as it's in the middle of a green area with a kids' playground. When I was there the locals were out walking their dogs. The only problem is finding it open. From a notice outside it seems the village library is inside but even that is only open a couple of times a week. Presumably as it's so off the beaten track and Arquà is so small, the local council can't afford to employ someone to permanently man a ticket office.

(Translated by Google) Exhibition dedicated to Giacomo Matteotti and his story, in Rovigo. Palazzo Roncale is a splendid and well-kept setting. It is worth visiting this exhibition to learn about a part of our history and its terrible epilogue. Free entry. (Original) Mostra dedicata a Giacomo Matteotti e alla sua storia, in Rovigo. Palazzo Roncale è una cornice splendida e ben curata. Vale la pena visitare questa mostra per conoscere una parte della nostra storia e il suo tremendo epilogo. Ingresso gratuito.

(Translated by Google) The construction of the striking column at the end of Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II dates back to 1519 and was carried out by Antonio Scarpagnin. The years passed and a restoration in 1881 was necessary. Natale Sanavio created the new lion back then. In addition to the king's monument, the column is a beautiful striking detail of the piazza. (Original) Der Bau der markanten Säule am Ende der Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. geht auf das Jahr 1519 zurück und wurde von Antonio Scarpagnin ausgeführt. Die Jahre vergingen und eine Restaurierung im Jahre 1881 war nötig. Natale Sanavio schuf damals den neuen Löwen. Neben den Denkmal des Königs ist die Säule ein schönes markantes Detail der Piazza.

Beautiful Church, calm environment, conducive for prayers

(Translated by Google) run by people (volunteers) with a lot of passion, and very good at teaching, as well as capable of involving both children and adults. They also organize workshops for children. (Original) gestito da persone (volontari) con un sacco di passione, e molto bravi ad insegnare, oltre che capaci di coinvolgere tanto un pubblico di bambini che adulti. per i bambini organizzano anche dei laboratori.

(Translated by Google) Palazzo Casalini, right in the city center, is the centuries-old symbol of the history of Rovigo and Polesine. (Original) Palazzo Casalini, in pieno centro città, è il simbolo secolare della storia di Rovigo e del Polesine.

(Translated by Google) Outside the building, all around in the open greenery, we practice a beautiful discipline, OCR Spartan training with @MadObstacleParckRovigo. Otherwise, these places would be abandoned and even if you are outside and a little distant, there is a way to give them some life back (Original) Fuori dallo stabile ,tutto attorno in mezzo al verde, si pratica una bellissima disciplina, allenamento OCR Spartan col @MadObstacleParckRovigo . Diversamente quie luoghi sarebbero abbandonati e anche se si sta fuori e un pò distanti e come ridargli un pò di vita

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Nice park for picnic

(Translated by Google) It's a place with a unique energy, you can breathe pure oxygen and it's fantastic how green there is and how wonderful Johnny Slave Rovigo artist commenda (Original) E un posto di una energia unica si respira ossigeno puro e fantastico quanto verde ci sia e meraviglioso johnny schiavo rovigo artista commenda

(Translated by Google) Private family park of 14 hectares. Galiazzo is open for summer entertainment. Very nice with vegetable garden and farmyard animals. (Original) Parco Privato di 14 ettari della fam. Galiazzo e aperto per l'animazione estiva. Molto bello con orto e animali da cortile.