Rovigo is a small city in the Veneto region of northern Italy, set in the Po Delta area. It is the kind of place that rewards a slower visit, with its streets, its squares and the open flat countryside that surrounds it.
What to see
The city is best known for its octagonal tower, which rises above the older centre and gives the skyline its distinctive shape. Walking through the historic streets around it is a simple way to get a feel for the town at its own pace.
The setting
Rovigo sits within the Po Delta, a landscape of rivers, canals and farmland that feels quite different from the larger Venetian cities further north. Visitors interested in the lower Po and its waterways will find the city a convenient base from which to explore the surrounding area.
Who it suits
- Travellers who prefer small towns to crowded tourist centres
- Visitors combining a stop in the Veneto with time in the Delta
- Anyone curious about the architecture of smaller Italian cities
A day or two is enough to see the centre and the tower at leisure, and the city works well as a quiet stop between larger destinations in the region.
