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Veneto Italy

Veneto is one of the 20 Regions of Italy. The capital is Venice. Once poor and land of mass emigration, Veneto is now one of the most industrialized regions of Italy, and attracts intense fluxes of immigrants. Veneto region ranks first in the tourist sector in Italy with about 60 million tourists every year.

Cities rich in art
The cities of Veneto are jewel cases that preserve precious historical and artistic relics. Our region is a rich land, which is embellished with the enduring stamp of the Serenissima Republic

The Venetian coastline
Every year there are a million tourists who choose to spend their holidays on Venetian beaches. The beaches are long and wide, gently sloping down to the sea. All this guarantees relaxation and entertainment

The Mountains
It is easy to fall in love with our mountains. In the winter, they are a skier's paradise with hundreds of kilometres of slopes for long-distance and downhill skiing. In the summer, the views are the stuff of dreams, making your holiday unforgettable
The Venetian spas
Distance yourself from stress, cure the body and recover the perfect physical form as well as treating yourself a little. Total wellbeing is available in all Venetian thermal spas. Each has its own seductive beauty

The lakes
Paradise for sailing and windsurfing, paragliding and mountain biking, the Venetian lakes also offer interesting scenery and historical and cultural attractions
The parks and the Po Delta
From the mountains to the sea, Veneto boasts six protected nature areas. Lesser known than the more visited tourist destinations, these environments continue to preserve natural wildlife. To be enjoyed in all its peacefulness

Este

Este: The "capital" of ancient Venetians is located on the river Adige, which once upon a time had covered the city itself. Surrounded by the gentle slopes of the Euganese hills, Este is a small town immersed in an atmosphere of charming tranquility

 

Arqua Petrarca

Arqua' Petrarca: The name alone is enough to recall one of the greatest poets of the Italian language. A small, tranquil town surrounded in warm, relaxing scenery, it was here that Petrarch spent the last years of his life.

 

Feltre

Feltre: Renaissance palaces, frescoed houses, showy squares, small loggias and porticos. Feltre is an evocative walled town to be discovered, a small jewel in the foothills of the Pre-Alps

 

Bassano del Grappa

Bassano del Grappa: One of the most characteristic places in Veneto, its historical centre is a series of alleyways, small squares, arcades, frescoed houses, and Renaissance palaces. Its name is connected to its celebrated Bridge, Grappa and white asparagus, which is a true gastronomic rarity.

 

Castelfranco Veneto

Castelfranco Veneto: Known all over the world as the birthplace of Giorgione, this walled town has a long history for its strategic position in the centre of the region Veneto.

 

Asolo

Asolo: Its name is connected with Caterina Cornaro, the Queen of Cyprus. However, Asolo has had many more visitors, such as Eleonora Duse, the great protagonist in the history of Italian theatre, who spent the last years of her life at Asolo.

 

Marostica

Marostica: It is one of the best-preserved and important medieval structures in Veneto. Situated in the piedmont area in the province of Vicenza, Marostica is internationally renowned for the Living Chess Game

 

Montagnana

Montagnana: Situated in the Padua territory, this fortified town is a veritable jewel of architecture: its walls hide significant historical information and the heritage of its past is revived every year with the exciting Palio dei 10 Comuni della Scodosia

 

Portobuffole

Portobuffole': This is a small Renaissance jewel a few kilometres from Treviso. A town that welcomes tourists with refined hospitality while the Lion of San Marco recalls the splendour of the Venetian rule

 

Portogruaro

Portogruaro: A town where one breathes in "Venetian air, if not completely Venetian". Indissolubly linked to the water of the river Lemene and to the stones that are woven into precious architecture

 

Soave

Soave: The medieval town is dominated by a striking castle that can be seen from the height of Monte Tenda and the surrounding hills. This is the birthplace of one of the world's most famous white wines

 

Monselice

Monselice: From the top of a hill, the impressive fortress of the Rocca silently watches the small town of Monselice, a small medieval jewel whose castle is said to be the home of the ghosts of Jacopino da Carrara and Giudita, his beloved partner

 

Cittadella

Cittadella Padua: A masterpiece of urban planning, made "to order" and well preserved in spite of the extensive changes dictated by the passing of time. These walls, that have seen legendary armies fighting each other in the past, today tell their story

 

Belluno

Belluno Italy: The Celts called it "belo-dunum", the splendid city. Belluno is the gate into the magical world of the Dolomites, the mountains that have bewitched and inspired many artists including the great writer, Dino Buzzati

 

Folder

Padua Italy: An elegant city with a discreet charm. One of the most significant attractions is the Basilica of St. Anthony, but Padua's artistic and cultural heritage can be discovered in every corner of the historical centre

 

Rovigo

Rovigo Italy: The waters of the rivers Po and Adige almost embrace each other while the surreal atmosphere of the nearby Delta creates a quiet but classic character. This is Rovigo, the smallest province in Veneto at the heart of the Padana plateau

 

Treviso

Treviso: Behind the heavy gates of villas and palaces, under the porticos and in the gardens, here there is a sense of distinction and refinement of Treviso. While a warm light brushes the small cobbled squares, the silent alleyways, and the façades of the frescoed houses

 

Vicenza

Vicenza: It has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1994. The splendour of Vicenza lies in the theatricality of its works by its celebrated adopted son, Andrea Palladio. The sensual colours of the Berici Hills act as the backdrop

 

Verona

Verona: Its symbolic monument is the Arena, the amphitheatre with almost 2000 years of history. While the palaces and courtyards are connected to the mythical Romeo and Juliet, Verona continues to enchant the whole world

 

Venice

Venice: It is a city that must be discovered on foot, perhaps by losing oneself in the magical labyrinth created by lanes, small and large squares, and canals. Breathing in the atmosphere that is knowledgable of distant places