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Oratory of the Black Madonna, Montegrotto Terme The Oratory of the Black Madonna in Montegrotto Terme owes its name to a beautiful wooden statue of the Black Madonna housed within. Also known as the "Lower Church" because of its cobblestone streets and its location at the foot of the small hill on which the Cathedral of San Pietro stands, the Oratory of the Black Madonna in Montegrotto Terme is situated in the town center and is the first parish church of the spa town. The ancient sanctuary, dedicated to Saints Peter and Elisha the Prophet (as the inscription above the side portal can still be seen), was actually built in 1724 with a single large nave in the Baroque style (and consecrated in 1777), on the remains of an earlier church dating from 1156. The demolished medieval building, of which only the 13th-century bell tower remains (according to legend, it was taken from the tower of an ancient, pre-existing medieval castle), was a "Selegiata" (paved with flint) and tavolata, 48 feet (16.80 m) long and 25 feet (8.75 m) wide, with three naves (each ending with an altar, but only the central one in a semicircular apse) in the Romanesque style. Due to the development that Montegrotto Terme experienced in the 20th century thanks to its thermal waters, it became necessary for the community to build a new parish church. St. Peter's Cathedral was built in 1949. The Oratory of the Black Madonna in Montegrotto Terme owes its name to a beautiful wooden statue of the Black Madonna, located inside (on the first altar on the left). This much-loved and venerated statue, according to tradition, was found around 1400 on a property in the village of Mezzavia. Every year on April 25th, the statue is carried in procession to the nearby Sanctuary of the Madonna della Salute in Abano Terme, commemorating the pilgrimage that took place in the seventeenth century and is said to have prevented a plague. On the high altar of the Oratory of Montegrotto Terme, one can also admire the altarpiece by the painter Luca Ferrari (1605–1654): Peter receiving the keys from Jesus. Text / Source: Thermae Abano Montegrotto https://www.visitabanomontegrotto.com/luoghi-di-culto/oratorio-della-modonna-nera-montegrotto-terme/

War Memorial, Piazza Roma, Montegrotto Terme A war memorial is a type of architectural and often sculptural work erected in many countries, particularly in individual local communities, to honor military personnel or sometimes even civilians who died in wars, especially in the two World Wars. It usually bears an inscription with the names of the fallen. Text / Source: wikipedia.org https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monumento_ai_caduti

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Elise, Montegrotto Terme Part 2 Inside the Cathedral of San Pietro in Montegrotto Terme, all the frescoes were created by the local artist Armando Migliolaro (1915–1999). In the apse are the three major scenes from the life of Saint Peter (the Primacy of Saint Peter, the Apostle's Penance after his Triple Denial, and the Giving of the Keys). In the dome, or rather "dome," is the dogma of the Immaculate Conception. In the background is the Annunciation. On the side altars are the Virgin Mary, the Health of the Sick, and Saint Anthony, Proclaimer of the Word. Next to the side altars are the Deposition and the Resurrection. Galliano Migliolaro, Armando's brother and first teacher, created the frescoes of the two lunettes above the east and north portals, depicting Eliseo Profeta and Saint Mauro Abate. The high altar with its large crucifix is the work of the Paduan sculptor Luigi Strazzabosco (1895–1980). The front of the altar, made of Istrian stone, depicts Pentecost; on the marble dossal are seven embossed copper panels representing the seven sacraments. The Stations of the Cross on the altar of the Madonna are a wooden work by Augusto Murer (1922–1985). The altar of Saint Anthony, on the other hand, is the work of the Milani brothers, while the 14 paintings depicting the most significant moments in the saint's life are by Alberto Verza, who also designed the embossed copper door panels for Sandro Balbo, also a local artist. Finally, the facade railing, the portal, and the large statue of Saint Peter, the work of sculptor Menegazzo, date from 1990. Info: Viale Stazione 11, Montegrotto Terme (PD) Tel +39 049 793436 info@pietroapostolo.it / www.pietroapostolo.it Text / Source: Thermae Abano Montegrotto https://www.visitabanomontegrotto.com/luoghi-di-culto/duomo-di-san-pietro-montegrotto-terme/

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Elise, Montegrotto Terme Part 1 The Cathedral of San Pietro in Montegrotto Terme, dedicated to Saints Peter and Elise, rises imposingly above San Pietro Montagnon hill. The Cathedral of San Pietro in Montegrotto Terme, dedicated to Saints Peter and Elise, rises imposingly above the Colle di San Pietro Montagnon (or Colle Montagnone, part of the "Prebenda," or parish church) in the center of the spa town. It was built in the mid-20th century (1944–1949) to replace the remains of a vast Roman building, as the old parish church (now the Oratory of the Black Madonna) could no longer accommodate the growing population and tourists seeking spa treatments. The Colle Montagnone, which at the time boasted a vast and lush vineyard, was demolished thanks to the extensive use of cobblestones, and work continued even amidst the bombings of World War II. Among the various proposals, the design by Professors Galliano (a painter who had already frescoed the Villa Bugia in Abano Terme) and Armando Migliolaro was chosen, featuring three naves in a modernized Romanesque-Gothic style. The church was consecrated in 1963. Info: Viale Stazione 11, Montegrotto Terme (PD) Tel +39 049 793436 info@pietroapostolo.it / www.pietroapostolo.it Text / Source: Thermae Abano Montegrotto https://www.visitabanomontegrotto.com/luoghi-di-culto/duomo-di-san-pietro-montegrotto-terme/

Montegrotto Terme Euganee-Abano-Montegrotto Station Terme Euganee-Abano-Montegrotto Station Terme Euganee-Abano Montegrotto Station is on the Padua-Bologna route. The station also serves the city of Abano Terme. SCHEDULED TIMETABLE https://prm.rfi.it/qo_prm/QO_Partenze_SiPMR.aspx?Id=2627&dalle=04:00&alle=08:00&ora=04:00&guid=65bb19fb-cb6f-4571-8002-36d4d699bc47

The Harlequin Fountain, Abano The Harlequin Fountain is an artistic gem located in the heart of Abano Terme, an internationally renowned spa town. This fountain, a popular destination for tourists and residents, is a historical landmark symbolizing the inseparable link between water and the culture of the region. The Harlequin Fountain is an artistic gem in the heart of Abano Terme, an internationally renowned spa town. This fountain, a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, represents a historical landmark symbolizing the inseparable link between water and the culture of the region.

Studio d’arte Grossi, Abano Grossi Art Studio, Abano Who was Roberto Grossi? A man of yesteryear, who lived by his art outside the constraints of marketing, between a small house in the Euganean Hills and a small 18th-century chapel, which he bought and renovated in the 1980s and where his works are now exhibited, in Abano Terme (Padua). This website aims to disseminate the artist's works and ideas so that Roberto Grossi's artistic message doesn't remain isolated to the welcome visitors of his home and studio. Text / Source: Studio d'arte e laboratorio Grossi, via Pietro d'Abano 51, Abano Terme (Padua) Tel https://www.laboratoriogrossi.eu/