Facts in brief:
Founded by Euganei or Raeti; was Roman colony; occupied by Ostrogoths under Theoderic 489; captured by Charlemagne 774; independent
commune from 12th cen.; held by Venice 1405-1797; ceded to Austria by Napoleon; united to Kingdom of Italy 1866.
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