Estense Itineraries The Catajo Castle and the Villa of Beatrice d’Este The enchanting landscape of the Euganean Hills hides forgotten traks of the Este past: from the ancient town of Este, once upon a time fief of the Family, to the old hermitage of the blessed Beatrice on Mount Gemola, privileged place of spiritual retreat in the Middle Ages, which was later transformed in a rich country house. Along the Bacchiglione river stands the imposive Castle of Catajo (hence the name " house (...)