First of all, the Mastio (rampant) built by Federico II Emperor of Svevia: protected by a series of fortification, which are still visible, it was an impregnable castle. Nowadays it hosts a permanent exhibition of late medieval finds discovered during the restructuring works. Furthermore, thanks to its panoramic terrace, the Mastio offers the visitors a view that sweeps from the Hills to the plain and, if the weather is good, even to Venice.

At the foot of the Colle della Rocca, there is the Cini’s Castle (or Ca’ Marcello), a compound of buildings erected in different ages to respond to different needs. You can visit the inside where a collection of Renaissance weapons and furniture is on show. From the southern side of the Colle della Rocca starts a charming path named Sentiero Giubilare delle Sette Chiese that skirts six chapels and a little octagonal church shaded by cypresses.

The path leads to the XVII century Villa Duodo: constructed by the Duodo Venetian family, it is flanked by the Exedra, a monumental staircase dedicated to S. Francesco Saverio. Villa Nani-Mocenigo is an example of late renaissance villa. Built by another Venetian family, is characterised by a scenographic staircase and enclosed by a peculiar fencing decorated by statues of dwarfs: allusion to the name of the family who constructed the villa, the Nani-Mocenigo.

Further on you can admire the Duomo Vecchio, a beautiful XIII century Romanic-Gothic church built in honour of Santa Giustina.
At last, leaving Monselice and going to Padova, near Rivella you can notice Villa Emo Capodilista built in the late XVI century in Palladian style with a wide Italian garden.