Visitors walking along the well-preserved, 800-year-old, defensive parapet, 50 feet (15 meters) above ground, can admire both the original architecture and the views across the surrounding countryside toward the Euganean Hills, the Berici Hills, Mt. Grappa, and the Alpine foothills with the walled towns of Marostica and Asolo. The visitors’ route is around a mile (almost 2 kilometers) long and includes historic halls, museums, and towers—including the Siege Museum, the Captain’s House, the Museum of Medieval Armor, and the Civic Archaeological Museum—access to which is included with entry tickets.
The Rhonda Walkway is a must-visit for history enthusiasts.
The route is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking over uneven surfaces.
People with mobility issues should beware of uneven surfaces and steep ramps.
The Rhonda Walkway is located in Cittadella, in the province of Padua in Italy’s Veneto region. You can reach it by train from Vicenza; the journey to Cittadella takes around 40 minutes. If coming from Venice, take a train to Treviso, then change for the Vicenza-bound train. The walls are around a 15-minute walk from the train station.
The walls are open every day of the year (except Christmas Day) from morning to around sunset. Admission is allowed only up to one hour before the ticket office closes. To cover the whole walk, give yourself around 45 minutes.
Though it’s a small town, Cittadella has more attractions beyond the walls. Art lovers should visit Palazzo Pretorio, the former governor’s residence, which is now a foundation that organizes national art exhibitions. As well as rotating exhibitions of contemporary art, you can see 16th-century frescoes in the building.