A Guide to Venice & Veneto
The region of Veneto includes the provinces of Venice, Verona, Vicenza, Treviso, Padova, Rovigo as well as the localities of Bassano del Grappa, Bardolino and Lake Garda
Start with our Little Guide to Venice,bite sized anecdotes, routes, recipes, where to eat, where to stay, what not to miss & the best of the city on the web.
PROVINCE OF VENICE
Caorle and Porto Margherita
The Veneto coast,120 km of the 'Adriatica Riviera Veneta' and 9 beach resorts from Bibione to Albarella.
Islands of the Venice lagoon - Murano, Burano
Lido, Murano, Burano and Torcello sound like 4 brothers with mixed fortunes
Venice carnival
Must be done once like the Palio of Siena. Don't skimp on your carnival outfit
Chioggia
A miniature, less posh Venice where fabulous fish lunches are guaranteed
Province and towns of Veneto
Leaving aside Venice which of the lesser visited locations are worth the trip.
Jesolo
This is ideal cycling territory and many guidebooks are available outlining routes and tours etc.
PROVINCE OF VERONA
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Guide to Lake Garda
Links and information to help you best discover the territory of Lake Garda from Riva del Garda to Bardolino and Salò.
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Verona
Your link and guide to the opera and how best to discover the historical heart of the city.
Say 'I Do' on Juliet's balcony in Verona
The aim is to enforce Verona's place as the first and most desirable location for getting married in Italy.
Bella Bardolino
At only 30 km from the romantic city of Verona, Bardoino is an ideal base to discover the Veneto region.
San Zeno di Montagna
San Zeno has a fabulous panoramic view of Lake Garda looking west towards Trentino Alto Adige.
Lake Garda events
Wine tasting, olive oil sagre and cherry festivals from Bardolino to Riva del Garda.
PROVINCE OF VICENZA
Andrea Palladio
The Romans invented them but were at their most beautiful with Palladio, Bramante and Raffaello
Festivals of the Asiago Plain
The Great Asiago Rogation, Foza Quinquennial feasts and Feast of the Prunno. Confused?
7 comuni of the Asiago Plain
We think there are 8, but the seven are Asiago, Enego, Foza, Gallio, Lusiana, Roana and Rotzo
Villas of Veneto
Palladio's work could be compared to modern town planning development today.
Human chess in Marostica
Life sized chess tournament played with human pieces in traditional costume.
Christmas market in Bassano del Grappa
From November 20th, Christmas is in full swing in this town.
Market Days and Festivals at Vicenza
Seven annual events at the exhibition halls of Vicenza. Go for the gold fair.
PROVINCE OF TREVISO
Waterways of Treviso
Two large rivers and two itineraries to discover the Piave and the Livenza
PROVINCE OF PADOVA
Brenta Riviera
The Brenta Riviera is the land either side of the ancient canal or waterway which links Venice to Padova.
Rafting on the River Brenta
The Brenta Riviera is all 15th century sophistication; the River Brenta is another matter.
Padova
A university town since 1222 and an intellectual inspiration, not least the Scrovegni Chapel
Short guide to Padua
Most tourists and pilgrims who do rightly pass, visit the famous Scrovegni Chapel with the frescoes of Giotto.
35 minutes from Venice
200 paths to discover ancient chestnut woods, fine vineyards and Benedictine monasteries
Villa Pisani
The villa dates from the 18th century and was commissioned by Nobles Alvise and Almorò Pisani.
Abano Terme cures
Abano Terme and neighboring Montegrotto are one of the most important and ancient spa centres in Europe.
Botanical Gardens of Padua
The first in the world of their type and inspired the poetry of Goethe. Do go.
PROVINCE OF BELLUNO
Bella Belluno
Links the valley from Cortina d'Ampezzo and the border with Austria.
Museum of ski boots
Located in Montebelluna, the 'ski capital of the world', in the province of Treviso
Cortina d'Ampezzo
The chic winter resort in the Veneto Dolomites, but no shopping please
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