a town of Austrian Italy, in the government of Venice, and province of Padua, is situated on a lofty rock, 12 miles S.S.W. of Padua. The principal buildings are an ancient castle, which commands the town, and four churches. Manufactures of woollen stuffs, silk, and hats are carried on here. It has a considerable trade, which is much assisted by the position of the town on a canal connecting Este and Bacchiglione. Pop. 5,400.