Ancient Festival of Saint Dorothea
The village festival of San Salvaro between faith, gastronomy, and tradition
About Festival of Saint Dorothea
An ancient festival in the Bassa Padovana
The Ancient Festival of Saint Dorothea takes place in San Salvaro, a hamlet of the Municipality of Urbana, in the province of Padova, on the border with the Verona and Vicenza areas. It is a recurring village festival, dedicated to Saint Dorothea, which every year attracts residents from neighboring municipalities for a few days of celebration in the heart of winter.
Around the monastery of San Salvaro
The heart of the event is the ancient monastery of San Salvaro, a historical-religious complex that gives identity to the hamlet. In the spaces of the village, the solemn celebration of the saint, gastronomic stands, an artisan and hobby market, and cultural and exhibition initiatives alternate.
Flavors and conviviality
As is traditional for Venetian festivals, the gastronomic aspect is central: at the stands, you can taste typical local dishes in a simple and familiar atmosphere. The festival is an opportunity to rediscover the tradition of San Salvaro and the life of a small community in the Bassa Padovana, far from the most beaten tourist routes.
Festival of Saint Dorothea — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Ancient Festival of Saint Dorothea takes place from January 30 to February 8, 2026 in San Salvaro di Urbana (PD), in the courtyard of the former monastery on via Pozzotto.
The schedule alternates religious celebrations dedicated to Saint Dorothea, tasting of typical local dishes at the gastronomic stands, an artisan market, and cultural exhibitions. The feast of Saint Dorothea falls on February 6, around which the most cherished moment of the festival revolves.
Programme Festival of Saint Dorothea 2026
Throughout the period (January 30 - February 8)
- Gastronomic stands with typical Venetian dishes
- Artisan and hobby market
- Cultural and exhibition displays in the spaces of the former monastery
Friday, February 6 - Feast of Saint Dorothea
- Solemn celebration dedicated to the patron saint
The detailed daily program is published on the Facebook page "Manifestazioni a San Salvaro di Urbana - PD".
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How to get there
San Salvaro is a hamlet of Urbana (PD), in the Bassa Padovana region bordering Verona. It can be reached by car from the Montagnana and Este area. The festival is held at the former monastery area, in via Pozzotto.
Info
Updates on dates and program on the Facebook page "Manifestazioni a San Salvaro di Urbana - PD".
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Where does it take place — Festival of Saint Dorothea
Ex monastero di San Salvaro
Via Pozzotto, San Salvaro, 35040 Urbana