The word “Gazzo” originates from the Lombard term “gahagium”, meaning "enclosed private land" or "sacred land/forest". The term is derived from “gahaio” and “gagium”, eventually becoming “gazium” in its Latin form. The “gazzi”, therefore, refers to enclosed properties or fenced lands, consistent with the Lombard land management system.
Today, the area is distinguished by its well-irrigated meadows, which support significant cattle breeding, particularly dairy cows, alongside the development of dairies. Among the region’s most notable products are Grana Padano (DOP), Maranello rice, and the breeding of Rendena cows, all of which contribute to the area’s rich agricultural heritage.
Distance from Caserma Ederle: 14 km (8.7 mi.) 18 minutes
Distance from Del Din: 18 km (11 mi.) 23 minutes
Distance from Caserma Miotto: 20 km (12.4 mi.) 24 minutes
Comune's Website ⚠
Comune di Gazzo Padovano
Piazza IV Novembre, 1
35010 Gazzo Padovano
Pro Loco's Facebook page ⚠
Pro Loco Gazzo Padovano
Piazza IV Novembre, 1-5
35010 Gazzo Padovano
A Pro Loco is a grass-roots organization that promotes a particular place. Its purpose is to organize, finance, advertise, and operate local events.
Inhabitants are called Gazzensi
Population: 4,291
Hamlets that belong to Gazzo Padovano: Gaianigo, Grantortino, Grossa, Villalta
Sister Cities: Mioveni (Romania)
Annual Festivals and Sagre (Sagras)
Children’s Carnevale
masked floats parade through the streets of the town - takes place in February.
Gazzo Book Festival (mostra del libro)
takes place in April.
The Sowing of the Rice Festival (festa della semina del riso)
takes place at the end of April and ends on May 1st with a fun walking march of the paths and flavors (marcia dei sentieri e dei sapori) around Grantortino, Grossa, Gaianigo, and Villalta. There are two available paths: 8km and 14km.
Rose Festival (sagra delle rose)
takes place at the end of May.
Frog Festival (sagra delle rane) fried frog specialty
takes place in Grossa at the end of June.
Tosella (a local curd cheese) Festival (festa della tosella)
takes place in Villalta in July.
Madonna del Carmine Festival (Sagra Madonna del Carmine)
takes place in Grantortino in July.
Salted Cod Festival (festa del baccalà)
takes place in Gaianigo in September.
Maraneo Festival (sagra del Maraneo)
takes place in Grantortino at the end of September.
Ancient Fair (antica fiera franca)
a fair which features a market of local crafts and trade, stalls showcasing hobbies and local products, activities and milk-based workshops. Additionally, there will be exhibitions, agricultural tools and vintage cars and motorcycles - takes place in the middle of October.
Christmas Village (Villaggio di Natale)
the town will hold a small Christmas market featuring panettone and mulled win on multiple weekends in December.
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Attractions
Azienda Agricola Francesco De Tacchi – Rice Farm
Madonna delle Grazie Church
Via Chiesa Vecchia
35010 Gazzo Padovano
Public Library
Piazza IV Novembre, 1
35010 Gazzo Padovano
Santi Faustino & Giovita Church
Via Dante, 4
35010 Villalta (Gazzo)
San Martino Vescovo Church
Via Trento e Trieste, 14
35010 Gazzo Padovano
Santi Pietro e Paolo Church
Via Risorgimento, 41
35010 Grossa (Gazzo)
Santo Michele Arcangelo Church
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 10
35010 Grantortino (Gazzo)
Town Market
On Wednesday mornings, visitors can explore the local street market in Gazzo Padovano, which features a diverse selection of regional products, including flowers, clothing, shoes, food, fruits and vegetables, household items, textiles, and more..
Villa Tacchi
Schools
Scuola dell’Infanzia (kindergarten)
Scuole Primarie (elementary schools)
Leonardo da Vinci
Via Mazzini, 14
35010 Gazzo Padovano
Tel: +390499425651
Alessandro Volta
Via Risorgimento, 46
35010 Grossa (Gazzo)
Tel: +390495963101
Scuola Secondaria (middle school)
Sport & Fitness
HORSEBACK RIDING
SOCCER
VOLLEYBALL
Pets
CLOSEST VETERINARY TREATMENT FACILITIES
Ambulatorio Veterinario Dottoressa Veller Cristina
Via Martini della Libertà, 14
36050 Quinto Vicentino
Tel: +390444208270
Clinica Veterinaria Bertollo
Via Luigi Silvestri, 5
36043 Camisano Vicentino
Tel: +390444411291