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The province of Verona is home to many small, picturesque villages. Cologna Veneta, on the border with the provinces of Padua and Vicenza, has a history of ‘specialities’.​​​​​

 

​Its Archaeological Museum tells the story of the settlements of the ancient Euganei, right up to Romanisation under Augustus (hence the name ‘Colonia’).

 

The ruins of the 14th-century castle bear witness to just how important this site, strategically situated on the River Guà, was for the defence of the Veronese plain.

 

​Between the 15th and 18th centuries, Cologna was a direct dependency of the Doges of Venice, thanks to its production of the ropes used on the ships of the Serenissima. The splendid Palazzo Pretorio, the town’s symbol, dates from this period. It was during the Renaissance that the Venetians brought back recipes from the East based on dried fruit and honey, which form the basis of the traditional Mandorlato of Cologna Veneta, produced by numerous local manufacturers.

 

​Between late November and early December, Cologna hosts one of the most beautiful and traditional fairs, dedicated to Mandorlato but also to other typical products of its rich agricultural heritage.​