Holiday apartment in Poiana Maggiore – Villas and Riviera Berica

Poiana Maggiore amid villas and sacred art

Poiana Maggiore combines historic buildings, sacred art and the Riviera Berica cycling route. The existence of a castle in Pojana Maggiore has been documented since 917 AD. Castello di Pojana Maggiore is located opposite Villa Pojana and just a few steps from the Church of Santa Maria Nascente.

Villa Pojana, church and historical details

Villa Pojana is one of the town’s particularly significant buildings. Its decorative design was completed in 1563, and the villa is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the Chiesa Arcipretale S. Maria Nascente di Pojana Maggiore, sacred works of art, finely decorated altars and an old organ preserve the town’s religious and artistic character. The church regularly hosts liturgical celebrations, religious events and periods of spiritual reflection.

The entrance to the ticket counter at Villa Pojana has steps and suitable facilities that enable people with disabilities to access it. Villa Arnaldi Brojanigo, a manor house built in the 15th century and of remarkable architectural value, and the Chiesetta di San Zenone also form part of Pojana Maggiore’s historic character. The small church was rebuilt at the beginning of the 15th century for family use.

Museums and buildings in the surrounding area

Several different destinations are suitable for cultural excursions in the area around Poiana Maggiore. Villa Saraceno is located in the area around Poiana Maggiore and is a museum. Also in the surrounding area are the Museo di Cava Bomba, which is a museum, and the Museo Atestino, also a museum. Villa Contarini is likewise located in the area around Poiana Maggiore and is a palace.

Riviera Berica between hills and culture

The Riviera Berica cycling route passes through the landscape between the Colli Berici and the Colli Euganei. Villa Pojana is the final stop on the Riviera Berica loop route in Pojana Maggiore. You can view different stage lengths or day plans for the Riviera Berica loop route between the Colli Berici and the Colli Euganei separately and choose your accommodation according to whether the villas and churches in Pojana Maggiore, the cycling tour or a combination of both is most important to you.

Monte della Madonna and Monte Venda are located in the area around Poiana Maggiore. Parco Ippodromo is also located there. The wider regional area around Poiana Maggiore also includes the Panorama dal Piazzale della Basilica di Monte Berico viewpoint.

More destinations for your travel planning

If you would like to consider additional travel destinations alongside Poiana Maggiore, you can include Montorso Vicentino, Posina, San Vito Di Leguzzano, Gallio, Valle, Gambellara, Romano D'ezzelino and Tresché Conca in your plans.

For the higher-level travel overview: Vicenza.