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From the spectacular Dolomites to Lake Garda and the shores of the Adriatic, Veneto is one of Italy’s richest and most diverse regions. Come and explore the historic towns and cities filled with uncountable art treasures. Visit the magnificent Palladian Villas scattered along the Brenta Riviera and enjoy the natural beauty of the landscape which set the stage for amazing holiday itineraries.
The Maritime Republic of Venice is one of the most famous UNESCO Heritage Sites in the world and the architecture, lagoon, islands and Grand Canal are just a few of the reasons Venice is visited by thousands of tourists every year. Marvel as you float past Piazza San Marco and the Doge’s Palace or simply enjoy strolling down narrow lanes where beautiful churches and museums or the various workshops and shops with artisan products like Murano glass, Burano lace and other unique Venetian items will be sure to capture your attention and time. Verona is known as the city of Romeo and Juliet and, of course, love. Its historical centre boasts architecture from the Renaissance, Medieval and Roman periods and it is another important site on the UNESCO list. Juliet’s house with its romantic balcony and the Arena, which is the third-biggest Roman amphitheatre in Italy, are two of this wonderful cities most famous monuments. Vicenza has stunning UNESCO heritage homes with magnificent surrounding parks like Villa Capra Valmarana and Villa Poiana and Padua is home to The World Heritage site of the Basilica of St. Anthony and the Scrovegni Chapel, where a timeless frescoed masterpiece by Giotto can be admired. The grounds include a 16th-Century Botanical Garden which is rich in medicinal herbs. Picturesque locations perhaps lesser known but also rich in history and culture include Belluno, Treviso, Rovigo, Possagno, the Medieval village of Asolo and the walled towns of Cittadella, Monselice, Montagnana and Castelfranco Veneto. Lake Garda, is located between the Alps and northern Italy’s Pianura Padana and is an ideal destination. Grapevines, palms oleander and olive trees compliment the quaint towns and villages, ports and beaches, parks and nature reserves that this gorgeous lake is known for.
This region is also home to a variety of wonderful spas. The thermal waters of the Euganean Hills are home to the Abano, Montegrotto and Teolo spas, locations where visitors can indulge in treatments and therapies and add pleasant excursions in the surrounding countryside; perhaps by following a wine trail. From Bardolino to Pramaggiore or from Conegliano to other areas, where you can stop in at the wineries to taste excellent wines and munch on tasty local products. Bardolino, Valpolicella are popular wines and, of course, the locally produced Prosecco shouldn’t be missed!
The place to be for a winter holiday is, without a doubt, in the Dolomites where winter sports reign and leisure time at famous resorts like Cortina d’Ampezzo, Falcade or San Vito di Cadore offer wonderful experiences and a relaxing atmosphere. The National Park of Belluno and the Park of Lessinia both offer breathtaking scenery, excursions and an endless list of outdoor activities. In the summer, the beaches from Bibione to Cavallino are locations where water sports and biking or walking along shady pine tree trails will fill your days and the trendy bars and clubs of the various resorts will spice up your nights.
