Cittadella Live Cam

History

Cittadella, a perfectly preserved medieval walled town in the Veneto region near Padua, stands as a testament to the turbulent power struggles of northern Italy. Established in 1220 by the Commune of Padua as a fortified outpost to defend against neighboring Vicenza and Treviso, Cittadella’s circular walls, punctuated by fourteen towers and two massive gates, remain among the most intact examples of 13th-century military architecture. Travelers searching for “Cittadella Padua tourism” or “Veneto medieval walls” will find that this living museum offers a rare opportunity to walk the ramparts exactly as they appeared eight centuries ago.