Carbonara
Discovering Carbonara: a small village in Rovolon
If you're looking for a quiet place surrounded by nature, Carbonara could be the right destination. It is a village in the municipality of Rovolon, in the province of Padua, located in the southern part of the municipality at the foot of Mount Madonna. The area is characterized by the stunning Euganean Hills and offers the opportunity for beautiful walks in nature.
A territory rich in artificial watercourses
Carbonara is surrounded by artificial watercourses, related to the reclamation of the countryside around the Euganean Hills. Among the main ones are the Condotto, Dandola, Bosco conduit and Nina, all tributaries of the Bisatto canal, belonging to the Bacchiglione basin.
The history of Carbonara
Carbonara has an ancient history dating back to the Middle Paleolithic period. In fact, several Clactonian lithic artifacts have been found near the former church of San Pietro.
The name Carbonara is thought to derive from the production of charcoal, favored by the abundance of forest resources in the area. However, there are other alternative hypotheses, such as a derivation from the Latin personal name "Carbo."
Monuments and places of interest in Carbonara
Carbonara boasts numerous attractions including the parish church of San Giovanni Battista, dating back to the first half of the 20th century and consecrated in 1931. The church underwent reconstruction at the end of the 15th century, but the current building underwent a major restoration in the 1960s.
Inside the church, some recent works are exhibited, including an anonymous Venetian author's plaster statue of Saint Joseph with the Child.
Villa Priuli, Fogazzaro, Maruffa, located in Lovolo, is an elegant stately complex consisting of a master's house, an oratory, farm outbuildings, and a dovecote tower. The first references to Villa Priuli date back to 1661, when Cornelia Corner (family), widow of Giovanni Priuli, declared a villa in Carbonara "with a courtyard, a garden and a field garden of 5 fields" for her sons Alvise and Marco.
The church of San Pietro, located in a cultivated area on the northwestern slopes of Mount Madonna, is another historical gem of Carbonara. Originating in the 11th century, the church was long a religious reference point for the people who lived in this area. Today, it is deconsecrated and used as a farm outbuilding.
Conclusions
In summary, Carbonara is a corner of peace and history, surrounded by nature and with a vast cultural heritage to discover. If you are planning to visit this area, do not miss the opportunity to visit its churches, villas, and monasteries, to discover the history and culture of the Euganean territory.
