Villafranca Padovana
Welcome to Villafranca Padovana!
Hello everyone! Today, I will talk to you about Villafranca Padovana, a town in the Veneto region located northwest of Padua. It is a place rich in history and monuments that is worth visiting.
History
The name Villafranca dates back to 1190 when the first nucleus of the church of S. Cecilia was founded. The territory of Villafranca was the scene of numerous clashes between Paduans and Vicentines, until it passed under Venetian domination, which brought a long period of peace. It was during this period that reclamation and canalization works were carried out.
Monuments and places of interest
Among the most important monuments of Villafranca Padovana are Villa Maschio, also known as Villa Camerini, and Villa Suppiej-Busetto in Ronchi di Campanile. Another place of great interest is the sanctuary of Madonna delle Grazie, built in 1499.
Society
The population of Villafranca Padovana is about 10,545 inhabitants. Over the years, the municipality has seen an increase in resident foreigners. In particular, there is a very large Romanian community.
Culture
Villafranca Padovana offers a complete educational system, which includes both Primary and Lower Secondary Education. The Comprehensive Institute of Villafranca Padovana also includes the adjacent municipality of Campodoro.
Economy
In the municipality of Villafranca Padovana, there are 873 companies, of which 378 are in the agricultural sector and 324 in the craft and small and medium industry sector. There are also 31 companies of considerable importance in the industrial sector.
Infrastructure and transportation
If you want to visit Villafranca Padovana, you can take the Busitalia-Sita Nord or the line 11 of APS, which connects Taggì or Via Due Palazzi, Via Montà, Barriera Trento, Via Giotto, Riviere, Prato della Valle, Via Crescini, Sant'Osvaldo and Via de Lazara.
I hope you enjoyed this brief summary and that, sooner or later, it will bring you to visit this splendid Venetian municipality!
