Discover what to do in Vigonza: the Sagra di Vigonza, the Sagra di Pionca, the Castello di Peraga, the cloister of the convent of Santa Margherita. Want to know more? First of all…
Where is Vigonza?
The municipality of Vigonza borders to the north with Villanova di Camposampiero and Campodarsego, to the south with Noventa Padovana, to the east with Pianiga and Fiesso d’Artico, to the west with Campodarsego, Cadoneghe, Padova and Noventa Padovana.
The Sagra di Vigonza
The 2023 edition of the Sagra di Vigonza is scheduled from Friday 25 to Wednesday 30 August at the church of Vigonza in Via Carpane, 1.
A recommended appointment for food lovers seeking the authentic and exquisite aromas of Venetian gastronomy, the fair offers spacious and comfortable tent structures where you can savor appetizing and delightful dishes such as bigoli and gnocchi with tomato and duck ragù, rib-eye steaks, sausages and grilled chops served with slices of grilled polenta and fried potatoes to be enjoyed with glasses of wine and cold pints of beer, ideal for relieving the summer heat.
Other delicious traditional dishes include the renowned baccalà alla vicentina, creamed cod with polenta, platters of local cured meats and cheeses, and succulent tripe with polenta.
To further enliven the festive evenings, in addition to the classic charity lottery, there will be a vast amusement park bright with electric lights with bumper cars and dizzying Ferris wheels, rock music concerts and formidable fireworks displays.
If you are wondering what to do in Vigonza and wish to immerse yourself in the lively and carefree atmosphere of a bygone fair in the rural setting of a pleasant little town a few kilometers from Padova, the Sagra di Vigonza might be the right event for you!
To stay updated on the popular event you can check the Facebook page Sagra di Vigonza.
The Sagra di Pionca
The Sagra di Pionca takes place every year in September. In 2022 the festival took place from Friday 9 to Tuesday 13 September 2022.
The fair program includes large dining areas where mouth-watering specialties will be served, a vast amusement park, dance evenings, equestrian shows, vintage car and motorcycle gatherings, and workshops to rediscover the toys and playful activities of our grandparents.
For more information about the fair, we recommend visiting the Facebook page Sagra di Pionca.
The Castello di Peraga
Located at Via Arrigoni, 1, the sumptuous medieval fortification is one of the most fascinating historical monuments of the municipality.
Enveloped by a lush garden dotted with cedars, firs, magnolias, willows and cypress poplars, the ancient manor house dating back to the 13th century rises on four levels: the basement, the ground floor, the piano nobile and the attic.
Towering on a grassy motte surrounded by an age-old moat, the 13th-century fortress underwent a series of restoration and renovation interventions from the second half of the 19th century to the 1930s, which softened its features of severity and grandeur, without however compromising its splendor and majesty.
In the lush tree-lined garden of the stately residence, an interesting itinerary has been set up in which various works of modern art made of wood and stone harmoniously integrate with the flourishing environment in which they are placed.
If you are wondering what to do in Vigonza, the Castello di Peraga is a significant architectural and cultural landmark that certainly deserves a visit!
The cloister of Santa Margherita
Set in the heart of the town next to the bell tower of the parish church, the two arms of the cloister of the convent of Santa Margherita are distinguished by an elegant portico marked by wide round arches. On the south-west facade there are a three-light window and two trefoil single-light windows. Carefully restored, the cloister and the chapter house host exhibition areas and meeting rooms.
