The ancient way of navigation of the Euganean lands

Battaglia Terme - The network of canals that once supplied the villages of the Euganean territory, opens up to tourism, particularly slow, which can navigate it in the most fascinating stretches, bringing bicycles with it and connecting with the spa holiday. Battaglia Terme is an important hydraulic hub in the network of canals. The rivers Bisato and Battaglia flow into it, both of which were important commercial waterways and their flows are maneuvered in the Arco di mezzo, a monumental hydraulic artifact, which is located in the historic center.

A thriving economy, therefore, donated by the richness of the flow of the canals that gave power to the mills and factories of the city. The Catajo castle is a very attractive destination. Its name derives from Tajo, the strategic canal opened in battle that cut many agricultural plots in half. It was the villa of the Obizi family in the 1500s, then used as a military structure, a literary center and finally it was elected the Habsburg imperial palace. In its halls, frescoes and precious collections await you.