Verona - Theaters Anfiteatro Arena di Verona A Roman amphitheater in the center of Verona, one of the great buildings that have characterized the playful Roman architecture. During the summer it is used for the famous opera festival stage and many singers and bands make a stopover.
Venice - Streets and Squares Piazza san Marco The eastern part of the square is dominated by two of the most important historical attractions of the city: the Basilica of San Marco and the Campanile. It is today a meeting and entertainment place.
Venice - Bridges Ponte di Rialto Until 1854 it was the only chance of crossing the Grand Canal on foot, for centuries it has been a vibrant part of town.
Verona - Monuments Casa di Giulietta Located just off Piazza delle Erbe, Juliet's house is a medieval building in which there was the setting for the famous love story narrated by Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet. The iconic building has a balcony in the foreground, and the famous statue of Juliet in the courtyard.
Venice - Historic Centres Cannaregio One of the residential parts among the most attractive and remotely located to the north, near the Church of Our Lady of the Garden and around Campo dei Mori.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Ca’ d’Oro One of the most beautiful palaces on the Grand Canal, is the most representative of the Gothic-Venetian city.
Venice - Bridges Ponte dei Sospiri According to legend, the Bridge of Sighs, built in 1600 to connect the Doge's Palace with the new prisons, takes its name from the lamentations of the prisoners about to reach the offices of the Inquisitors of State.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Basilica San Marco An imposing Greek cross with five huge domes, inside it is a mix of Eastern and Western influences. Visit the Pala d'oro, the mosaics of the atrium, the Treasury and the domes of the Ascension and Pentecost.
Verona - Museums Museo degli Affreschi e Tomba di Giulietta The museum is located in the convent of San Francesco al Corso and hosts cycles of frescoes from the Middle Ages up to ‘500 and sculptures from '800. You can visit the Tomb of Juliet; according to legend, it received her body and of her beloved Romeo.
Verona - Streets and Squares Piazza delle Erbe This area in the city will meet your views with distinctive architecture and urban design of Rome. In addition to its renaissance architecture, there is the Gardello Tower that was built in 14th century B.C and also the Britney Verona fountain, a beautiful decorate at the center of this area.
Verona - Walls, towers and gates Torre dei Lamberti Completed in 1463, it is the highest tower of the Roman relics at Verona. The tower is 84 meters high and has 238 stairs. At the top of the tower, one enjoys the beautiful scenery of Verona.
Venice - Historic Centres Murano It is an island in the Venetian Lagoon and is located northeast of Venice. In reality Murano is a set of seven smaller islands, of which two are artificial, all completely urbanized and connected by bridges. With about 4,500 inhabitants, it is one of the most populated areas. It is famous all over the world for glass processing.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Ca' Rezzonico Located in the Dorsoduro district, it is one of the most famous palaces in Venice. Assigned by the noble Bon family, it was Baldassare Longhena who built the palace. It has always maintained its purpose, that is, it is the residence of the patrician and at the same time also the company of the merchant. It has two entrances, the rear one overlooks the water and the goods arrive from there. The plant is typically Italian with a central courtyard.
Venice - Museums Palazzo Ducale Located in Piazza San Marco, it is one of the symbols of the city of Venice. Its style is Venetian Gothic architecture. It was the ancient seat of the Venetian Doge and of the judiciary. Today it houses the Museo Civico del Palazzo Ducale.
Venice - Museums Museo di Palazzo Ducale The Doge's Palace is definitely one of the symbols of the city of Venice and the wonder of Venetian Gothic. It is located in Piazza San Marco, between the Piazzetta and the Pier. Home to the Doge and the Venetian judiciaries in the past, it is now home to the Civic Museum of Palazzo Ducale and the Musei Civici Foundation of Venice. The Opera Museum, the Piano delle Logge and the beautiful rooms of the Ducal Apartment, the Institutional Rooms and finally the Armory and the Prisons are open to the public.
Conegliano - Museums Collezione Antoniazzi, Museo dei Carabinieri Reali En 1930, el Capitán Veterinario Guido Antoniazzi inició una primera colección de recuerdos referentes a los Reales Carabinieri, que constituyó el núcleo original de una importante colección, iniciativa que luego aceptó su hijo Carlo quien, para encontrar un lugar adecuado para los poseídos, decidió para ampliar la residencia familiar. Una pasión y una herencia espiritual y material heredada de su sobrino Guido, quien ha perpetuado la tradición familiar integrando la colección con adquisiciones relevantes, supervisando la reorganización de toda la colección y permitiéndole elevarse a la dignidad de exposición permanente. Así nació el Museo Real de los Carabineros, ahora ubicado en una parte de Villa Rossi, un edificio del siglo XIX inmerso en las verdes colinas de Conegliano, declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco. El recorrido de exposición de 60 metros cuadrados. a través de la Sala delle daghe hasta la Sala dei muskets: uniformes y tocados, armas, recuerdos, documentos, medallas y diverso material iconográfico narran, a través de caminos individuales de sacrificio y coraje, la historia de los Royal Carabinieri, desde la institución de la In 1814, pasando por las campañas del Risorgimento, la aventura colonial, la Gran Guerra, la proclamación del Reino de Italia y la Segunda Guerra Mundial, hasta el nacimiento de la República Italiana. Actualmente, el museo se puede visitar de forma gratuita solo haciendo una reserva telefónica en su teléfono móvil. 337 502010 y un máximo de 2 personas pueden acceder a cada visita guiada. Más información en el sitio web www.collezioneantoniazzi.it
Venice - Lakes, rivers and canals Canal Grande It is the main canal of Venice, about 3 kilometers and 800 meters long. Called 'Canalazzo' by the Venetian inhabitants, it has the form of an inverted 'S' that goes from the Liberty Bridge to the Bacino di San Marco. The Grand Canal is the river where the city was born around, and it was one of the most important centers of commerce throughout the Middle Ages. Along its path it is dominated by numerous bridges, the most famous of which is certainly the Rialto Bridge.
Nove - Astronomical Observing Sites Osservatorio Astronomico The Astronomical Observatory was founded in 2001 by Leopoldo Della Gassa within the nature oasis of Brenta. He owns one of the most powerful and modern telescopes built by Giovanni Faccini. It offers a teaching room for school school visits or conferences. Twice a month it is open for free to the public.
Cavallino Treporti - Churches and places of worship Cappella della Madonna del Monte The devotion of the Cavallinesi for Madonna del Monte has remained strong over the centuries, being a symbol of the religiosity of the country. Every year, on the first Sunday of May, the feast of the Virgin takes place, where hymns are sung and the procession that goes from the cemetery chapel of the Madonna to the parish where it matches again the hymn and Holy Mass is celebrated and then return to the village and attend the fireworks.
Cavallino Treporti - Churches and places of worship Convento dei Padri Domenicani The Convent of the Dominican Fathers and the adjoining convent church were built between 1626 and 1635, at the behest of the Marquis Francesco Castromediano and his wife Beatrice Acquaviva of Aragon. The convent was donated to the Dominicans, but now it has become the property of the Municipality that recently restored it and made it become a functional structure for the celebrations of the Jubilee 2000 and the reception stage of the” Pilgrims on the way to Jerusalem.”
Borgo Valbelluna - Museums Museo Civico Archeologico The Civic Archaeological Museum welcomes important finds found in the territory of Mel, dating from the 8th century BC. The core of the collections is due to the systematic excavations that occurred between 1958 and the 1964 that brought to light an entire necropolis, characterized by cassette tombs built of local stone.
Borgo Valbelluna - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Zumelle The Castle of Zumelle is linked to the story of Gensericus and Eudosia who, after the death of King Goto Theodoric in 526 AD, flee and built the Castle in question. After their marriage, twins were born and for this reason the castle was given the name of Castrum Zumellarum. After being destroyed by the struggles of the early Middle Ages, the structure was rebuilt in 1311 by Rizzardo da Camino.
Venice - Museums Museo di Arte Orientale The Oriental Art Museum has been located since 1928 in the ancient Palazzo of the Pesaro family in San Stae, overlooking the Grand Canal. The Museum houses one of the world's most important collections of Japanese art of the Edo Period. The collection contains more than 30,000 pieces including swords, Japanese armor, lacquers and precious porcelain, with large sections dedicated to Chinese and Indonesian art. These important pieces come from the collection of Prince Henry II of Bourbon who bought in Asia.
Eraclea Mare - Natural Areas Laguna del Mort SIC Area (Site of Community Interest) former bed of the Piave river, a natural lagoon with access to the sea, surrounded by a centuries-old pine forest, rich in fauna and natural flora. There you can find the wild orchid and many other rare species.
Jesolo - Museums Museo Civico di Storia Naturale The Civic Museum of Natural History of Jesolo was founded in 1989. The structure houses, on an area of over 1000 square meters, numerous collections of the most significant fauna present in the European and Palearctic range. The museum consists of ten rooms that include different sections such as the dinosaur era, the marine biology section or that of European mammals.
Caorle - Ports Darsena dell'Orologio The clock dock is located in the heart of Caorle. The city's marina rises along the homonymous canal and is part of the waters that connect Venice to Trieste. Articulated into canals and bays, the Clock impresses with the atmosphere it produces: quiet and harmonious, thanks to the volumes and colors of the architectures, which reproduce the spirit of the Venetian lagoon tradition.
Caorle - Archaeological Sites I Casoni The casoni date back to the second century AD and in recent times were used, during the war period, by families who moved away from the countries for fear of the bombings. Today it is possible to visit these facilities that host objects of the past.
Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Barbaran da Porto Palazzo Barbaran da Porto is a sumptuous building built between 1570 and 1575, by Andrea Palladio. It has a magnificent four-column atrium and the environment is divided into three naves with its ionic columns in the center. The owner of the house, Montano Barbarano, hired the greatest artists of the time, to decorate the family palace. The stuccoes were entrusted to Lorenzo Rubini and after his death to Agostino Rubini, his son.
Asiago - Monuments Sacrario Militare The military shrine of Asiago stands on the Leiten hill, in the city of the same name. It was designed by the architect Orfeo Rossato of Venice and completed in 1936. The monumental memorial houses the remains of 34,286 Italian soldiers who died in the Great War of 1915-18, of which 12,795 identified and 21,491 unknown. Twelve of these fallen have been awarded the Gold Medal for Military Valor and two of these are Jews.
Asiago - Natural Areas Osservatorio Astrofisico In the town of Pennar there is the famous Astrophysical Observatory of the University of Padua. Interesting to discover! The Asiago Astrophysical Observatory dates back to 1942. It was founded by the University of Padua. It stands on a hill of the Asiago plateau at 1045 meters high. It is the largest site dedicated to astronomical research. It was built from two domes, and the main structure also serves as a museum of scientific instruments. It consists of a large optical telescope which has a 182cm primary mirror.
Asiago - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte Interrotto The Interrupted Fort is a fortification built in the 19th century. It was initially used by a military barracks, and then transformed into the fortification of the Asiago plateau to defend the border during the First World War against Austro-Hungary. It is a construction entirely in stone. On 22 May 1916 he was occupied by the Austro-Hungarian army and served as an observatory lighthouse on the plateau. A fascinating return to the past that takes us into a memorable era.
Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Chiericati The beautiful Palazzo Chiericati, originally built as an aristocratic residence, today houses the Pinacoteca Civica di Vicenza. Interestingly, it is the oldest museum in the city. Its shapes are elegant and harmonious and well worth a visit.
Vicenza - Streets and Squares Piazza dei Signori This beautiful square, located in the center of the city of Vicenza, in Veneto, will offer you a beautiful view, there are elegant places to visit in Piazza dei Signori, including: the Loggia del Capitanio, the Basilica, the columns of Piazza and so
Bassano del Grappa - Bridges Ponte Vecchio Typical wooden bridge over the Brenta River, the most famous Bassanese monument has been built according to the plan of Andrea Palladio. It is known as the Ponte degli Alpini; here it is also located their museum.
Bassano del Grappa - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Agostinelli It hosts shows and art exhibitions. On the front, a fresco of the Madonna and Child (from the second half of '400).
Vicenza - Museums Museo del risorgimento e della resistenza This Museum tells, through its collections and documents, the incredible story of strength and courage of a nation in the name of freedom.
Vicenza - Museums Museo del Risorgimento e della Resistenza The Museum of the Risorgimento and the Resistance preserves a collection of special value. In the museum there are periodicals, newspapers, manuscripts, portraits, paintings, prints, private acts, coins and medals, decorations, white and firearms, uniforms, flags etc. the most interesting collections are the Gabriele Fantoni collections donated to the Museum between the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century. The Museum is surrounded by a beautiful English garden. Both the garden and the museum are open to the public.
Castegnero - Fountains Fontana Fozze One of the most spectacular fountains at the foot of the Berici Hills. Originally public washbasins in the country and consequently local radio
Bassano del Grappa - Walls, towers and gates Porta delle Grazie Part of the walls of 300, rearranged in 1560 by F. Zamberlan. Beyond the door, the panoramic Viale dei Martiri has a wonderful view of the Grappa Massif and the Asiago Plateau.
Vicenza - Museums Museo Civico The Civic Museum of Vicenza is located in the Palazzo Chiericati. The palace was built in 1550 by Andrea Palladio. The Museum has been there since the mid-nineteenth century. The collection of the Museum contains works of art by the great artists who belong to the period from the fourteenth century to the late eighteenth century. In recent years, some works of contemporary art have also been added to the collection. Nowadays, the Museum is under restoration to improve the display of all parts of the collection.
Verona - Walls, towers and gates Torre della Catena The Chain Tower was built in the fourteenth century as a military and defensive building of Verona. Its name comes from the fact that its construction was carried out to hook a chain that connected and closed the two banks of the Adige. In addition to the defensive task, the structure was also used for the customs control of the goods entering the city of Verona. The tower also took its name Porta Catena, which was nearby and on the right bank of the Adige.
Torri del Benaco - Museums Museo del Castello Scaligero The Museum of the Scaliger Castle was established in 1983 at the headquarters of the ancient manor of Torri del Benaco. The collection illustrates the historical and cultural aspects of the territory with materials dedicated to fishing and olive growing, along with archaeological evidence found in Lake Garda.
Torri del Benaco - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Scaligero The Scaliger Castle is thought to be built under Roman rule and most likely during the settlement occurred in the 15th century BC. The beautiful structure is located on the eastern shore of Lake Garda . The fortress consists of three towers. Currently, the Ethnographic Museum is housed inside it.
Grezzana - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte Santa Viola Fort Santa Viola was built between 1904 and 1913 near Azzago. It developed on three floors and initially had a military function. The complex was equipped with a ventilation system of electricity generators. In 1958 it was purchased by the municipality of Grezzana and fell into disuse, reporting great damage due to the action of vandals, water infiltration and the invasion of spontaneous vegetation.
Valeggio sul Mincio - Parks and nature reserves Parco Giardino Sigurtà A few kilometers from Peschiera del Garda stands the Sigurtà Garden Park, one of the most evocative gardens in the world. Among the attractions: 600,000 m2 of greenery, thousands of flowers such as tulips, roses and various plants, wonderful ponds, a maze of 1,500 taxis, a large oak tree over 400 years old!
Zevio - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Zevio The Castle of Zevio is first named in a document dated 920. His defensive function led him to be attacked several times, which is why he suffered countless fires and looting. After being home to several noble families, it became the property of the Municipality that in the nineteenth century used it as the seat of a kindergarten, elementary and vocational schools and as the domicile of the nuns.
Valeggio sul Mincio - Bridges Ponte Visconteo The Visconti Bridge of Valeggio sul Mincio was built in 1393 for the desire of the Duke of Milan: Gian Galeazzo Visconti. In the 20th century the bridge was replaced with another iron. It is 650 meters long and 8 meters high above the river level.
Bosco Chiesanuova - Museums Museo Civico Etnografico "La Lessinia: l'Uomo e l'Ambiente" The Ethnographic Civic Museum “The Lessinia: Man and the Environment” exhibits original ethnographic objects. These finds belong to different periods: from prehistory to the present day.
Caprino Veronese - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte San Marco Fort San Marco was built between 1888 and 1913 by the Italian Army. The building was used during World War II for the headquartering of troops. The fort has a rectangular structure, built from local stones. Currently, it is private property and is in a state of neglect.
Rivoli Veronese - Museums Forte Wohlgemuth Wohlgemuth Fort was built between 1850 and 1851, for reasons of defense. In 1866, the building underwent restoration work and was named Forte di Rivoli. Currently, the Great War Museum is set up in its rooms, where weapons, documents and objects of war are exhibited.
Salizzole - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Salizzole The Castle of Salizzole is one of the most important medieval buildings. It has a structure with two towers built at different times: the first, the western one, was built in the twelfth century, while the eastern one at the end of the thirteenth century. The building belonged to Verde de Saliceoli, owner of the entire Municipality.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte San Zeno o Radetzky Fort San Zeno or Radetzsky is an Austrian fort located in the city of Verona. It was built between 1848 and 1859, with a neoclassical style, beautifully visible on the outside. During the two wars it was used, but unfortunately in World War II it was demolished. Today it is accessible to tourists, despite the fact that only the tower is left.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Castel San Pietro Castel San Pietro is located on the San Pietro hill from where you can also see a wonderful view. Initially it was a military building, then after a restoration it became a museum to give the opportunity to those interested in being able to visit it. Nowadays, the building is unused.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Casa Mazzanti The Mazzanti House was built in the Middle Ages. The house has had some owners over the years. In 1527 the house passed to the Mazzanti family. Inside it are still preserved in good condition the frescoes with scenes from mythology and allegorical, made by Alberto Cavalli.
Verona - Museums Galleria di Arte Moderna The Gallery of Modern Art is located in Palazzo Forti. In 1937 the building was inherited from the municipality by Achile Forti to set up a modern art gallery. For a period of time the building was closed and reopened after the restoration of 1982. To date, elements of medieval structures can still be observed. In the gallery we can admire the permanent collections of the '900 from: Guido Trentini, Angelo Dall'Oca Bianca, Felice Casorati and other collections by contemporary artists: Vanessa Beecroft, Roberto Barni, Giulio Paolini etc.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo della Gran Guardia The Palazzo della Gran Guardia was built under the project by Domenico Curtoni. The construction work lasted until 1843. Later it was restored to become a multifunctional center. It is currently one of the most important palaces in Verona and is used for conferences and exhibitions.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo del Capitano The Captain's Palace was built in the Venetian era as a fortification with three towers, of which only one is preserved. It was built by one of the great Scaligeri lords, the Cansignorio. Today's structure is in Renaissance style and dates back to a reconstruction of the `500. Currently the Palace is owned by the Municipality of Verona and a renovation is planned to have the Museum of Natural Sciences or the Gallery of Modern Art hosted later.
Verona - Cemeteries Arche Scaligere The Scaliger Arches are the most significant example of Gothic art in Verona and are located in the historic center of the city itself. They represent the funeral complex of the Scaligeri family and contain the arches of some illustrious members of the family such as the tomb of Mastino I della Scala and also that of the great Lord of the family, that is, Cangrande I. The ark of Canggrade I, was located in the entrance door of the church of Santa Maria Antica.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte Sofia Fort Sofia was built in 1838 and is part of the Austrian forts of Verona located on the lower hill of the hill of San Leonardo. Its construction is due to Marshal Radetzky, who dedicated it to Archduchess Sofia of Bavaria. It consists of a central three-story tower, surrounded by a security fence.
Verona - Fountains Fontana di Madonna The Madonna Fountain is located in Piazza delle Erbe in Verona, it was built in 1368 using a Roman thermal bath and a statue, whose head and arms were added at the time of the realization of the fountain. The faces of the four rulers of the city are depicted.
Verona - Walls, towers and gates Forte San Mattia Forte San Mattia is located in the hilly area overlooking the city of Verona between the valley of Avesa and Valdonega. It was built in 1843, at the church of San Mattia from which it takes its name and is part of the Hapsburg fortifications of Verona. It has an irregular shape with an articulated planimetric system, where the garrisons were sheltered, but its structure was also used for artillery.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Montorio The castle of Montorio is a medieval castle located on the hill of Montorio Veronese dating back to 995. In the fourteenth century the castle had two parts and after the restoration of 2010, only the largest part of the castle was opened to the public.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Barbieri Palazzo Barbieri is located in the city of Verona. The building was built by the engineer Giuseppe Barbieri. The building was built in neoclassical style and the construction of the building began in 1836 and ended in 1848. In World War II, the palace was damaged and later restored after the war. Nowadays, the palace is the seat of the city government.
Arcole - Museums Museo Napoleonico "G. Antonelli" The Museum was opened in 1984 and took its name from its architect Gustavo Alberto Antonelli. The current building, initially, was used as a nursing home and a small church managed by an order of nuns, but, with long and radical restorations that it underwent later, it came to assume the current appearance. Inside there is a large collection of objects and elements from the Napoleonic period (paintings, proclamations, etchings, etc.), including also a statue that depicts the general in his last moments. The Museum is available for all interested parties.
Malcesine - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Scaligero The Scaliger Castle of Malcesine is located in the northeast part of Lake Garda, in the historic center. It is a medieval fortification built in the first century AD. The castle was the residence of the Scaligeri from which it also took its name. The fame of the castle is also due to the wonderful descriptions of the German writer Goethe during his trip to Italy, in honor of which a museum was built. It is one of the most beautiful castles in Italy.
Peschiera del Garda - Walls, towers and gates Porta Brescia The Porta Brescia is located north of the walls surrounding the city of Garda and has the form of a narrow gap. It is the second entrance that leads to Peschiera and today you can walk only on foot, like the long bridge that connects with the mainland. The door was built thanks to a project, in 1766—1770, by Anton Maria Lorgna.
Villafranca di Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Villafranca This beautiful castle is located at the top a hill. The building is surrounded by magnificent forts, gardens and tress.
Verona - Churches and places of worship Duomo di Verona It was built on the ruins of basilica between 1117 and 1138. It is among prominent landmarks in the city. Both inside and outside visibility of the building is very impressive especially the marble and Romanesque façade. The cathedral is also one of the most popular churches to visit in the city.
Verona - Monuments Giardino Giusti It is among the most beautiful gardens in the country. Escape from bustles and hustles of the city and admire views and serenity in this renaissance garden.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Portoni della Bra' They are a port built along the medieval walls of Verona. They consist of two round arches with at the top a clock.
Verona - Walls, towers and gates Porta Borsari It is a gate located between two buildings and was built in the 2nd century AD. This gate beautifies the streets of Verona with a typical Roman architectural accent.
Verona - Bridges Ponte Scaligero The bridge crosses the river jut as the shadow of the fairy tell castle. Visit this impressive monument and learn the history of the Scaligero family that once governed the city of Verona. A visit to this place is also enriched by an onsite museum and an art gallery filled with numerous impressive works from archeological finds to sacred art, weapons and armors.
Verona - Walls, towers and gates Porta Palio Also this gate was designed by Michele Sanmicheli, this time to celebrate the importance of the ancient Via Postojna. His name is linked to a traditional prize on the occasion of which the door was open.
Verona - Walls, towers and gates Porta Nuova A monumental gate to the city from the south , designed in the first half of '500 and renowned by architect Michele Sanmicheli.
Lazise - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Nicolo' The church of San Nicolò is located at the old port of Lazise. In Romanesque style it dates back to the twelfth century. The original bell tower, which was dangerous at the end of the eighteenth century, was knocked down and in its place a new one was made.
Lazise - Monuments Dogana Veneta Construction of great importance for the port of goods in the country Along with the port in front of the port. Customs today appears to us as a single 900 m² stone room with a height of 10 m, used as a congress center
Lazise - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Scaligero e Cinta Muraria The most impressive building in Lazise is the Scaliger castle and the city walls that surrounds the historic center. The castle was built during the domination of the lords of Verona Bartolomeo II and Antonio della Scala.
Lazise - Lakes, rivers and canals Lago di Garda Lazise is a picturesque village resting on the shores of Lake Garda today a modern and equipped tourist resort where you can find numerous restaurants, clubs and ice cream parlors. A few kilometers away are the Garda, Gardaland and Movieland Thermal Park
Verona - Walls, towers and gates Porta Vescovo The original medieval gate was replaced by a door from '500 and was later expanded in the second half of '800 under Austrian domination.
Verona - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Zeno The door was built in 1542 to protect Verona against attacks from Lombardy.
Verona - Museums Museo del Giocattolo - Bosco Magico Nestled in the hills of Verona, the precious collection of Luciano Gaspari Avrese preserves hundreds of pieces: dolls, horses, theater, puppetry, doll houses, animals from the late of the ‘700 to ‘900.
Verona - Theaters Teatro Nuovo The "Teatro Nuovo" was opened in 1846. In the past it was linked to independence movements and it was decreed the closure for political reasons. Today it is one of theseats of the Teatro Stabile and greater attraction for cultural production and entertainment.
Verona - Theaters Teatro Stabile di Verona The Teatro Stabile di Verona is one of a small elite at the national level. The quality and continuity obtained in the field the Production, Training and Promotion of Culture in the area have enabled it to establish important collaborations.
Verona - Theaters Teatro Filarmonico A few steps from the Arena, it is considered as its winter seat: in fact, from October to May, it has a rich program with symphony performances, opera and ballet featuring theOrchestra, Choir and Ballet of the Arena Foundation.
Verona - Museums Museo Archeologico The Archaeological Museum was founded in 1923 in the former century convent of San Gerolamo. It shows Greek vases, mosaics, sculptures and everyday objects from cemeteries, sacred and sepulchral inscriptions from Verona.
Verona - Museums Museo Civico Di Castelvecchio The castle houses sculptural works from the XIV-XV centuries, panels from the Middle Ages to the XVIII century. Old Lombard objects are exposed, textiles and weapons. To be noted, the equestrian statue of Can Grande della Scala I, of the XIV century.
Valeggio sul Mincio - Historic Centres Borghetto sul Mincio Borghetto is a fraction of the municipality of Valeggio sul Mincio and is included in the list of “The Most Beautiful Villages in Italy”. This charming village is located at the foot of the Visconti Bridge and has characteristic buildings with water mills. Not to be missed is also the parish church dedicated to St. Mark the Evangelist, flanked by the bell tower from the Scaligera era that contains a bell dating back to the year 1381.
Garda - Churches and places of worship Santuario della Madonna della Corona The Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona is located in the middle of the vertical rocky wall of Monte Baldo. Its name comes from the chain of mountains that all around form a crown. This is completely excavated into the rock.
Brenzone - Natural Areas Monte Baldo Monte Baldo is a mountain of Veneto's foothills, which rises between Lake Garda and Val Lagarina. Here you will find different species of flora and fauna, some of them endemic and medicinal. The area is perfect for lovers of hiking and walking.
Brenzone - Churches and places of worship Sant'Antonio a Biaza The origins of the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate in Biaza are not well known. The only clue we have, is a fresco on the outside wall, datable to the second half of 1300. The building is in the Romanesque style and is still in good conditions.
Brenzone - Museums Museo Etnografico The Ethnographic Museum of Brenzone is located in the historical center of Castelletto and is located in the house where the Blessed Mother Maria Domenica Mantovani was born. She is the co-founder of the institute "Little Sisters of the Holy Family". The museum reproduces an ancient dwelling of the time and keep tools of local activities.
Peschiera del Garda - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Martino It is considered one of the oldest in the Veronese Diocese, for some the original construction would date back to the year 1000. Demolished in 1800, after being used as a deposit of ammunition by Napoleon, the Church was rebuilt in the 1900s and frescoed by Severino Saoncella. It preserves some relics of Blessed Andrea da Peschiera.
Peschiera del Garda - Churches and places of worship Santuario della Madonna del Frassino The Sanctuary of Madonna del Frassino preserves many artistic and, above all pictorial works, so much so that it is often defined as a real art gallery. Among others, here it is possible to admire works by Farinati, also author of the frescoes on the walls of the Church, Bertanza, Muttoni the Younger and Zeno da Verona. Also very interesting is the choir entirely made of walnut.
Castelfranco Veneto - Museums Casa del Giorgione Casa Giorgione is a Museum inaugurated on 9 May 2009 to celebrate the fifth centenary of the death of the painter of Castelfranco. The Museum was set up in the house where Giorgione painted the Frieze. Inside there are about 100 original pieces as well as objects dear to the Master and architectural reconstructions of considerable historical impact.
Vittorio Veneto - Museums Museo del Cenedese The Cenedese Museum was inaugurated in 1938 in the fifteenth-century loggia of the Community of Serravalle. The museum is divided into four exhibition halls where epigraphic, archaeological and artistic materials related to the territory of the Cenedese located between Piave and Livenza are exhibited.
Treviso - Astronomical Observing Sites Planetario The Treviso Planetarium consists of a dome of six meters in diameter that can accommodate more than sixty people inside it. The structure includes a projector that illustrates the various characteristics of the celestial bodies. It also allows you to simulate the sunrise and sunset, the various phases of the Moon as well as the different positions of the planets.
Asolo - Museums Museo Civico The Civic Museum of Asolo is located in the municipal hall of the Palazzo della Ragione. The latter was built in the fifteenth century. Thanks to the donations from Bartolomeo Fietta, Giovanni Battista Sartori and Domenico Manera, we also have the first collection of the museum belonging to the 19th century. The museum consists of 5 sections: Archaeology, Picture Gallery, Treasure of the Cathedral, Caterina Cornaro and Eleonora Duse.
Vittorio Veneto - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di San Martino The Castle of San Martino is very old, just think that it already existed since Roman times. Over the centuries it has been the scene of wars and conflicts, which has led to some parts of it being damaged. The 2008 earthquake also negatively affected the structure. Despite this it is still a beautiful castle.
Cison di Valmarino - Castles, palaces and mansions Castelbrando The Castle is located on the slopes of the mountain. The construction has very ancient origins, in fact, it is thought that the first settlements were already there at the time of the barbarian invasions. Given its long history, over the years the structure passed to several owners and was several times renovated and rebuilt. Recently, in April 2009, it was the international headquarters of the first G8 on agriculture.
Treviso - Walls, towers and gates Torre del Comune The Tower of the Municipality is the highest among the towers in the city, and together with the Palazzo del Podestà it is the symbol of Treviso. It was built in the 13th century, but the building was restored several times in 1800, to arrive at its present appearance. Today, it houses inside the Prefecture of Treviso.
Vittorio Veneto - Museums Museo della Battaglia The Museum of the Battle was inaugurated in 1938 at the headquarters of the Palazzo della Comunità di Ceneda. The first collection was donated by the Victorian Luigi Marson, who had collected testimonies and materials from the wars in which he had participated. The exhibition is divided into three floors that welcome weapons of defense and offense, posters, topographic maps and a gallery of photographic portraits of the Great War.
Vittorio Veneto - Museums Museo della Battaglia The Museum of the Battle was inaugurated in 1938 at the headquarters of the Palazzo della Comunità di Ceneda. The first collection was donated by the Victorian Luigi Marson, who had collected testimonies and materials from the wars in which he had participated. The exhibition is divided into three floors that welcome weapons of defense and offense, posters, topographic maps and a gallery of photographic portraits of the Great War.
Castelfranco Veneto - Museums Museo Agricolo e Museo dell'Arte Conciaria The Agricultural Museum and Museum of Tanning Art is located in a 16th-century villa frescoed by Veronese in the municipality of Castelfranco Veneto. It exhibits machines used by the tanning industries and hosts tools for work, furnishing and equipment of the Venetian everyday life.
Nervesa della Battaglia - Museums Museo dei Soldati del Montello The Montello Soldiers Museum was completed in 1935 on a project by the architect Felice Non of Rome. It houses the limbs of 9325 fallen soldiers and looks like a massive square-based tower. The interior consists of side corridors and various shelves. On the walls are arranged the tombs of the Gold Medals.
Treviso - Churches and places of worship Battistero di San Giovanni The baptistery of St. John dates back to the eleventh century and is a work in Romanesque style. The original form is that of a church, but now it is used as a baptistery. The building has undergone restorations over the years to achieve its current appearance. A special feature of the facade is a bas-relief that reflects the “Take off of St. John the Baptist”.
Treviso - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo dei Trecento The palace dates back to 1185 and is one of the most visited points of interest in Treviso. The building was used as the headquarters of the Major Council and, although during the bombing of the city it was damaged very seriously, it was restored. Today you can find several photographic exhibitions inside it. Today the building is the seat of the City Council.
Treviso - Museums Museo Casa da Noal This is the historical section of the complex of Museums, with the lapidary in its interiorand along the adjacent Casa Robegan. These two buildings have an importantarchitectural value, being beautiful examples of late-Venetian Gothic.
Treviso - Museums Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra The museum was opened in 1988 and is located in the building of the “Old Canons”. Inside it houses a large collection of objects and works dating back from prehistoric times, well organized into sections: Pinacoteca, Goldsmith, Archaeological Section and Sacred and Textile Parameters. The museum is available to the public.
Treviso - Museums Museo Toni Benetton Villa Marignana was home to famous Venetian families before being bought by the sculptor Toni Benetton to create an outdoor exhibition space near his atelier. In addition to the environment rich in works made of iron and sculptures, the villa also has a charming garden on which the macrosculptures of the artist who died in 1996 are exhibited. The villa is home to the International Academy of Iron and the International Documentation Center on Iron and Other Metals.
Treviso - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Scotti Palazzo Scotti in Treviso was wanted to become the residence of the homonymous noble family. In the 18th century one of the heirs of the Scotti, this Mr. Ottavio, a well-known architect and representative of the Veneto, designed many works inside the building, used as a housing for fourteen bodies of armed, during the history of Treviso; then, it was the headquarters of municipal archives, of the Provincial Technical Institute “Riccati”, subsequently the Tourism Office and, currently, there are some municipal offices.
Treviso - Streets and Squares Piazza dei Signori The heart of the medieval city for the complex of buildings that surround it on three sides.
Treviso - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Tommaso Located to the north of Treviso, it was built under the mayor Paolo Nani in the early '500, it is the work of William D'Alzano of Bergamo. The statue on the top of the door depicts St. Paul.
Treviso - Walls, towers and gates Mura di Treviso A wall of nearly four kilometers, comprising mainly medieval artifacts, from the fifth and the sixth century.
Montebelluna - Museums Museo di Storia Naturale e Archeologia The Museum (Villa Biagi, XVI century), equipped with an exhibition venue, offices, library, educational classrooms, is organized into two sections: naturalistic and archaeological, divided into prehistory and protohistory (Ancient Venetians) and Roman era.
Treviso - Museums Museo etnografico provinciale Case Piavone Housed in the seventeenth-century houses Piavone, it exhibits a collection of 150 pieces, some of which are unique or rare, including weighing scales of the major historical periods, from various countries around the world.
Treviso - Walls, towers and gates Porta Santi Quaranta Contemporary of Porta San Tommaso, it still guarantees today, the access to Treviso for those coming from the West (Padova, Montagnana, Vicenza, Castelfranco Veneto).
Treviso - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Vito Communicating with the Church of Saint Lucia, also medieval. Inside you can see other fourteenth-century frescoes and many valuable ancient works.
Treviso - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Lucia Built in the mid of 1300 on the ashes of the Prisons of Treviso destroyed by fire, the internal aspect of the church is more similar to a Crypt: contributing to it the low ceiling and poor lighting.
Treviso - Theaters Teatro Comunale The main theater is part of the Foundation Cassamarca of Treviso and offers performances of music, dance, drama and opera. Today's theater has been restored and opened with a concert by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in November 2003.
Treviso - Museums Museo Chiesa di Santa Caterina It is the headquarters of the Civic Museums of Treviso; the building dates back to '300.Inside you can admire the remains of large murals, temporary exhibitions and a new archaeological section recently opened.
Treviso - Museums Museo Luigi Bailo The Abate Luigi Bailo founded the modern city museum of Treviso in 1879, which is composed of the Archaeological Section, Municipal Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art. The first offers significant Paleovenetian findings , of the Copper Age, Bronze and Iron Ages.
Fratta Polesine - Museums Villa Badoer Villa Badoer was built in 1556 by Francesco Badoer. The rooms, which are on the first floor, have been decorated in a grotesque style by Giallo Fiorentino. Since 1996, the building has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Today it is the headquarters of the National Archaeological Museum of Fratta Polesine.
Rovigo - Walls, towers and gates Torre Mozza e Torre Donà The two towers, Donà and Mozza, were part of the castle of Rovigo, today they are the only testimony left of it. The castle dates back to the tenth century and was commissioned by Bishop Paolo Cattaneo. The two buildings are very strong elements of the city: Donà represents the emblem of Rovigo, while Mozza traces of the fortification of the Middle Ages.
Rovigo - Walls, towers and gates Porta San Bartolomeo Porta San Bartolomeo was built in the '400 as part of a structure that is also visible today. It took this name as it provides access to the homonymous neighborhood. On the façade is the coat of arms of Giovanni Mocenigo (who commissioned it) and Josaphat Barbaro (the captain of the Polesine).
Arqua'Polesine - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Arquà The Tower was built in the twelfth century together with the Estense Castle. It is a crenellated structure of three floors located next to the old castle that is now the seat of the Municipality of the area. At the time from the tower you could watch all the activities that took place around the castle.
Rovigo - Museums Museo dei Grandi Fiumi The Great Rivers Museum was built inside a former monastery of the Olivetani, which stands on the banks of the territory of the Polesine. In his exhibitions we find a collection of ceramics (dating from the fourteenth and eighteenth century), historical and archaeological testimonies since the prehistoric period. This is a collection of objects and documents of great importance for the area. Interested parties are free to visit it.
Adria - Museums Museo Archeologico Nazionale The museum is located in the historic part of the city. It is divided into three floors and is equipped with a public garden in which the archaeological evidence of the city is preserved. The finds originate from the ancient city with burials of different periods.
Adria - Museums Septem Maria Museum The Septem Maria Museum was inaugurated on 21 November 1998, on the outskirts of Adria. It is located in the engine room of the Amolara hydrovore where you can admire two centrifugal pumps in excellent state of preservation. It took the name 'seven seas' from Pliny the Elder to justify the location in this area of a museum that traces the history of water. Inside, you can see a reproduction of the engraving by Filippo Cluverio in which the Septum Maria area is indicated. In other environments you can see pumps, old tools, educational panels, etc.
Rovigo - Churches and places of worship Chiesa della Beata Vergine del Soccorso The Church of Santa Maria del Soccorso was created by Francesco Zamberlan in 1594. The building is octagonal in shape and is known as ``The Round``, it has two entrances, the main ``IV November`` and the entrance ``Piazza XX Settembre``. In its interior we can admire the image of the Madonna and Child holding a rose considered miraculous which was subsequently renamed as Santa Maria del Soccorso. Inside the church we also find other works and objects of art such as the organ of Gaetano Callido.
Fratta Polesine - Museums Casa-Museo Matteotti GIACOMO MATTEOTTI, HOME TO GIACOMO MATTEOTTI, ASSERTOR OF FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY, RECOVERED THANKS TO THE INTERVENTION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF FRATTA POLESINE AND THE ACADEMY OF CONCORDI IN ROVIGO, AFTER RESTORATION AND INSTALLATION, IT IS CURRENTLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON SATURDAY AFTERNOONS AND HOLIDAYS.
Rosolina Mare - Parks and nature reserves Giardino Litoraneo Botanico di Porto Caleri Established to preserve the coastal environment as it was originally, but also to make it known, both with educational intent and for tourism purposes.
Padova - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo del Bo The original structure of the building dates back to the Middle Ages, its name comes from the old inn “Albergo del Bove”, which at the time, was positioned in the place where today's structure stands. Since 1493, the building passed to the University of Padua, which is still located in the interiors of the old building. The plant is the result of the union of several buildings in the area, and has very nice decorative elements. Of great interest, are the 3000 coats of arms of the students who left as a memory at the university.
Padova - Museums Museo di Mineralogia The Museum of Mineralogy is part of the University of Padua and was established by the collections of the old Vallisnerian Museum. It is a great collection of specimens of different sizes of archaeological, naturalistic and artistic character, of great scientific value. All the material (about 130 pieces) is organized into rooms divided by category. The museum is open to the public.
Padova - Museums Museo di Antropologia ed Etnografia The museum, part of the University of Padua, was established at the beginning of the 19th century. It is a great collection of objects and historical and cultural testimonies of an anthropological and ethnological character. Inside you can admire a vast material organized in different sections: ethnographic, palethnological, osteological and a section dedicated to objects of oriental art. The museum is open for all interested parties.
Padova - Museums Museo dell'Istituto di Anatomia Patologica The Museum of Pathological Anatomy, attributed to Giambattista Morgangni, is located within the Institute of Pathological Anatomy of the University of Padua. It presents a large collection of specimens, organized according to the conservation method or pathology: cerification, mummification and tannization. Various deformations of the human body can also be admired closely in the rooms. The museum is open for all interested parties.
Padova - Churches and places of worship Oratorio di San Rocco The oratory was built during the 16th century, and took its name from the Brotherhood of St. Rocco, for which it was destined. The elegant structure is divided into two sections, and is an artistic masterpiece. The walls are almost all frescoed with the stories of San Rocco, while the rest of the building is decorated with sixteenth-century grotesque ornaments. Today, the oratory is open for all interested parties.
Padova - Churches and places of worship Cappella degli Scrovegni The Scrovegni Chapel was built at the beginning of the fourteenth century. It was commissioned by Enrico Scrovegni, from whom it also took its name. The structure presents one of the jewels of fourteenth-century ecclesiastical art, work by Giotto. The interior houses a wide cycle of frescoes, depicting biblical stories, which are the subject of continuous restoration by the Municipality. Today it is in an excellent state of conservation, and you can visit it freely by all interested parties.
Padova - Churches and places of worship Battistero del Duomo The original installation of the Baptistery of Padua dates back to the twelfth century. Over the years, the structure has undergone numerous restorations. The interior is carefully decorated with a cycle of frescoes of religious character, one of the best works by Giusto de' Menabuoi. Today it is in an excellent condition and you can visit it freely.
Padova - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo della Ragione The Palazzo della Ragione dates back to 1218, and is one of the most majestic buildings in Padua. This is the old headquarters of the city court, covering an area of more than 2000 square meters. The interior houses a great environment, with numerous frescoes. Currently, the building hosts several exhibitions and events from the cultural life of the city.
Padova - Castles, palaces and mansions Casa Olzignani Casa Olzignani was built in 1466, designed by Pietro Lombardo. The structure has elements of Gothic, and is the result of a series of profound restorations during the first 20 years of the 20th century. Today, the building is in good condition.
Padova - Archaeological Sites Arena romana di Padova The remains of the walls of this ancient amphitheater or arena, as it is best known, are the testimony of the Roman presence in Padua. It is the only monument of this period still existing in the city. Interesting!
Padova - Parks and nature reserves Orto Botanico The Garden was established in the '500 with the initiative of the Senate Veneto. It is one of the oldest natural structures that still preserves the original elements since its construction. The complex is the work of a great work of scientific research, to which numerous biologists have contributed, making today's majestic look possible. The vegetable garden is part of the University of Padua.
Padova - Theaters Piccolo Teatro Don Bosco Situated in the Paltana district, it has a capacity of about 400 people and aims for the new season to to maintain the trend that since the reopening (2001) has marked its results in terms of attendance and audience satisfaction.
Padova - Theaters Gran Teatro GEOX GEOX Grand Theatre was created to accommodate the best international entertainment, from pop music to jazz, from musical "family show" to dance and cabaret.
Padova - Theaters Teatro Verdi - Teatro Stabile del Veneto Teatro Verdi is the main theater in Padua. It hosts the Season of Prose organized by Teatro Stabile del Veneto "Carlo Goldoni", Children's Theater, opera, concerts, ballets and other events in concession.
Padova - Museums Museo della Terza Armata A rich documentation, including photographs, with a series of exhibits with memorabilia from the First World War from the karst and the Lower Piave. Worth mentioning, relics of the Duke of Aosta and the collection of weapons.
Padova - Museums Museo della Specola In 1777 the University of Padua built the Specola - Astronomical Observatory - in the main tower of old castle Carrara. The structure now houses an interesting museum in which instruments of observation of the period are exposed.
Padova - Museums Museo Antoniano The Museum of St. Anthony offers a unique path between the art treasures made over the centuries for the Basilica and the Venerable Ark of St. Anthony: paintings, sculptures, vestments, tapestries, jewelry, up to now less accessible to the public.
Padova - Museums Musei Civici agli Eremitani e Cappella degli Scrovegni Set up in the renovated rooms of the former convent, they offer an overview of the Roman and Paleovenetian city with paintings of '200 and '800 of the great masters of Italian painting, including Giotto, Guariento, Bellini and Tintoretto.
Padova - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Canziano The Church of San Canzian, one of the oldest of Padua, was erected in tribute to the four martyrs of Aquileia: Canziano Canzio, Canzianilla and Proto. Its current forms are date back to 1617 and its interior is filled with beautiful works of art.
Padova - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Nicolò The Church of San Nicolò, situated in the Piazza of the same name in Padua, is a beautiful old church, already existing in 1088, which houses an interesting medieval sarcophagus. Well worth a visit!
Padova - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Daniele di Padova The Church of San Daniele, built in 1706, is dedicated to the eponymous the saint who is one of the Patrons of Padua, being celebrated on January 3 of each year. Inside there are beautiful frescos and statues to see, visit it!
Padova - Churches and places of worship Basilica di Sant’Antonio The Basilica of St. Anthony, the saint born in Lisbon in 1195 who died in Padua in 1231, is a very spiritualized place that will give you moments of intense faith and peace. It is worth to pray and meditate for a few minutes near the tomb of the sain
Feltre - Walls, towers and gates Porta Imperiale The Imperial Gate is one of the oldest gates of the city of Feltre that was built together with the ancient walls. It is part of the four doors that were built as an access point to the city. Through this door the Emperors passed to go to the Bishop. It was rebuilt in the nineteenth century by the architect Segusini in neoclassical style.
Cortina d'Ampezzo - Museums Museo Paleontologico R. Zardini e Museo Etnologico delle Regole The R. Zardini Paleontological Museum and Ethnological Museum of Rules is divided into several sections. In the paleontological museum there is a large collection of fossils from the Dolomites, algae, shells and animals dating back about 230 million years ago. While in the ethnographic museum the agricultural remains of Ampezzo are exhibited.
Pieve di Cadore - Museums Museo Casa di Tiziano The House of Titian Museum is the house where one of the most important painters of the Renaissance was born: Tiziano Vecellio. What we see today is the result of renovations and changes dating back to 1926 and again between 1928-30. The exhibits are divided into two floors. Here you can see some collections of the painter's drawings and sketches. To get to know Titian mile, this is a fundamental stage.
Cortina d'Ampezzo - Museums Museo d'Arte Moderna ''Mario Rimoldi'' The Museum of Modern Art was built in 2012. Inside the museum you can admire many contemporary paintings collected by Mario Rimoldi since 1923. The paintings generally belong to famous painters such as: Picasso, Sutherland, Guttuso, Morandi etc.
Pieve di Cadore - Museums Museo Archeologico della Magnifica Comunità di Cadore The Archaeological Museum of the Magnificent Community of Cadore is located on the second floor of the Palazzo della Magnifica Comunità di Cadore, built in the second half of the fifteenth century. The museum site hosts archaeological finds from the excavations carried out in the Valle di Cadore, in the Domegge and in the Lagole di Calalzo. Of this latter site you can admire the particular iron skewers and bronze ladles that testify to the ancient ritual practice of libation and the banquet.
Rocca Pietore - Museums Museo della Grande Guerra in Marmolada The Great War Museum in Marmolada is located in a cable car station, on the edge of a glacier. Given its position, it is considered among the highest in Europe. The museum was created with the intent to give a place to all the finds of the Great War and to remember in what poor and very difficult conditions the soldiers fought for their homeland. Admission to the Museum is free.
Pieve di Cadore - Museums Museo dell' Occhiale The Eyewear Museum was first established with the “Glasses Exhibition Through the Centuries” of 1956. The inauguration took place in 1990 thanks to the work, which began many years earlier, by Enrico De Lotto and to the commitment of the president of SAFILO, Vittorio Tabacchi. The current headquarters was opened in 2007 inside the COS.MO building.
Feltre - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Alboino The Castle of Alboino, built from clear limestone, was built between the tenth and eleventh century on the highest point of the Colle delle Capre in Feltre. Outside it presents frescoes by Lorenzo Luzzo and his school. The building was protected by the keep and the four towers located at its corners. To access the fortress, a door was crossed above the current Lombardy Fountains.
Feltre - Museums Museo Civico The Civic Museum of Feltre was founded in 1903 at the headquarters of Palazzo Villabruna, near Port' Oria. The Museum initially presented works from the collections of the noblewoman Antonietta Guarnieri and in 1927 it was enriched with two important works from Venice: “The Madonna and Child, San Vittore and Saint Dionysius “of the Parish Church of Zermen and “The Madonna with the Child between San Vito and San Modesto” by Lorenzo Luzzo.
Feltre - Walls, towers and gates Porta Oria Porta Oria is one of the oldest gates that controlled the eastern entrance to the city of Feltre. Originally it was the Gate that greeted the arrival of the authorities of the Serenissima during their journey from Feltre to Venice. The structure we observe today has remained intact since 1502 and presents the arches and louvers of the past.
Alano di Piave - Museums Museo Civico Storico Territoriale The Museum, founded in 1983, became officially established in 2000. The museum is built on 2 themes. The first dedicated to the Great War and the second dedicated to emigration. The Museum has five rooms: the first exhibits some objects from the First World War, the second summarizes the daily life such as eating, drinking and light. Two rooms are dedicated to images of how Italians and Austrians saw the war. Then the last room is dedicated to emigration, a particular phenomenon that involved the area.
Belluno - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Rocco The church, built in the sixteenth century,is an example of the flourishing period of artistic and cultural growth that this city had . Inside you can admire the wonderful works of the Holy Father from Venice,of Luigi Cima and of Gaspar Diziani.
Belluno - Churches and places of worship Basilica Cattedrale di San Martino In Duomo Square, in the historic center, there is the cathedral of the parish of Belluno. With its simple exposed stone facade and rich portal in Baroque style, it has always fascinated the faithful and visitors.
Belluno - Churches and places of worship Campanile di Belluno Famous for being one of the finest existing towers throughout the Italian peninsula, it was designed and then implemented by Juvara in 1743. Fascinating is the wooden angel that imposingly stands on the spire of the bell tower dome.
Belluno - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Biagio The church of San Biagio is famous for being the oldest church building in the city of Belluno. Fascinating church, it is dedicated to St. Biagio, doctor who lived between the third and fourth centuries in Sebaste, in Armenia.
Belluno - Bridges Ponte della Vittoria Elegant, with a single span, on 23 May 1926 the Victory Bridge was inaugurated in the presence of King Victor Emmanuel III. The most salient phrases of the Piave song are engraved on the decorative panels at the ends.
Colle Santa Lucia - Viewpoints Colle Santa Lucia Small town in the Veneto Dolomites, surrounded by nature at 1450 meters above sea level among the mountains Pelmo and Civetta Mountain. Characterized by the different sights that allow you to enjoy breathtaking views
Belluno - Fountains La fontana di San Gioatà Named in honor of St. John the Baptist, this beautiful fountain is located in Piazza del Duomo, in the historical center of Belluno. Built in 1411, it has a base in cobblestone with a sculpture of the saint overlooking it.
Belluno - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santo Stefano Built in 1463 to replace the oldest church of Santa Maria delle Grazie,it contains prestigious works as the two marvellous Angels of Andrea Bruston as well as frescoes by Jacopo da Montagnana depicting the martyrdom of St. Stephen
San Pietro di Cadore - Natural Areas Val Visdende The Visdende Valley is an unspoilt valley of the Dolomites in the upper Veneto region in the Val Comelico area, it is one of the last natural oases preserved by mass tourism. The trails and the network of the mule tracks that follow it, give the opportunity to admire it along more or less challenging walks, both summer and winter, and mountain bike tours. From here you can see the wonderful Monte Peralba excursion destination to reach the springs of the Piave. The area is ideal for a regenerating holiday in complete relaxation, between the colors of nature and the pure air.
Comelico Superiore - Natural Areas Val Comelico The Val Comelico "And scattered villages hidden among the pines and firs all the green Comelico." So he praised Carducci host the Comèlico Valley with a unique character and its own physiognomy consists of immense pine forests alternate with lush meadows, flecked here and there with houses and barns, an uninterrupted succession of countries, crowned with Dolomite peaks that form a panorama of rare beauty.
Comelico Superiore - UNESCO sites Comprensorio sciistico Val Comelico he "Ski Area Val Comelico" is part of the "Dolomiti Superski" the biggest ski area in the world, so it is valid ski pass Dolomiti Superski. The ski slopes that reach 2000 meters from Padola of the Col d'the tent, they are a starting point for the fascinating journey "UNESCO Dolomites Natural Park", a wonderful experience skis to discover the Dolomites of Sesto and Val Comelico.
Arabba - Monuments Il vecchio mulino The old mill, still working, can only be visited externally. It has now become a place of memory of the history of Arabba.
Venice - Historic Centres Sestriere Castello di Venezia The largest district of the city stretching from San Marco, Cannaregio takes its name from the 8th century fortress which once rose where there is now St. Peter's, the island that for centuries was the religious center of the city.
Venice - Museums Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna "Ca' Pesaro" The International Gallery of Modern Art in Venice is located inside the Ca' Pesaro palace, which was donated by the Bevilacqua la Masa family with the aim of establishing the museum of the Venice Biennale. Inside there are numerous works belonging to the first biennial of the twentieth century and over time the museum was enriched with other works. The collection displays masterpieces, such as the Judith II of Klimt; the Bather of Bonnard; the Rabbi of Chagall, moreover, the works of Kandinsky and Rouault.
Venice - Museums Scuola Dalmata dei Santi Giorgio e Trifone The School of San Giorgio degli Schiavoni, also known as the Dalmatian School of San Giorgio and Trifone, is a palace in the city of Venice, located in the Castello district. It is one of the few schools of trade and devotion to have maintained the activity without ever interrupting it until the present days. Inside there are a series of very important works of art, one of which is the collection of paintings by Vittore Carpaccio.
Venice - Museums Museo del Merletto Burano lace is one of the most renowned lace in the world, a tradition that goes on over the centuries on the island of Burano in Venice. In 1981, the Lace Museum was established, based in the ancient school, in which after a long period of restoration it was inaugurated in 2011. Inside the Museum there are more than 200 unique specimens from the school, executed between the 16th and 20th centuries.
Venice - Museums Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo The museum of Palazzo Mocenigo was established in 1985, with the function of presenting the Venetian heritage between the 17th and 18th centuries. In 2013, the museum was completely renovated and expanded, doubling the exhibition rooms. In addition, precious clothes and antique objects belonging to the Study Center for the History of Fabric and Costume are also present in the museum.
Venice - Museums Galleria "Palazzo Cini" The Gallery was opened to the public in 1984 following the donation of Princess Yana Cini Alliata of Montereale, who gave the Giorgio Cini Foundation a precious collection of Tuscan paintings and precious sculptures. Of particular interest, for their particularity and quality, are also added to the furnishings and objects, from porcelain to ivories and glazed branches.
Venice - Museums Museo Storico Navale The Naval Historical Museum of Venice, is located at the Arsenal, owned by the Navy. It was officially created in 1923, and in 1964 it was transferred to the current building, a five-story structure, dating back to the 15th century. The “Pavilion of Ships” and the church of San Biagio are part of the museum.
Venice - Museums Museo Vetrario The Glass Museum is housed in the ancient Palazzo dei Vescovi of Torcello, a museum seat since 1861 after passing to the Municipality of Murano. The museum became part of the Civic Museums of Venice, in 1923. The archaeological collection houses artifacts in part of the original nucleus of the museum, partly belonging to the deposits of the Archaeological Superintendence.
Venice - Cultural centers Batteria Mazzorbo The Mazzorbo Battery consists of a line with six artillery stations, located above the casamatta partially buried on the west side. The anti-aircraft batteries replaced the artillery during the 1940/45 war, later transformed into summer colonies where displaced families were welcomed. In 2001, important works were restored.
Venice - Historic Centres Dorsoduro With around 15,000 inhabitants it is one of the districts of Venice. The name would come from the fact that the district was born in an area with stable terrain as opposed to others who were born especially in swampy terrain. It is bordered by the districts of Santa Croce to the north, from the Grand Canal to the east and south includes the Canal della Giudecca, where the homonymous island belonging to the district is located.
Venice - Cemeteries San Michele It is an island in the Venetian lagoon, between Venice and Murano. In reality it is famous because the monumental cemetery of Venice was built there, where many historical figures have been buried, for this reason it has become half for many tourists. It is actually formed by two islands, San Michele and Saint Christopher of Peace, united by a channel.
Venice - Historic Centres San Servolo Dedicated to the martyr Servilio, martyr of Istria, is an island located between the canals of the Orphan, San Nicolò and Lazzaretto. The buildings built on the island are all of Benedictine origin and most of the land is dedicated to garden. The buildings were used as a military hospital at the time of Napoleon, later it became a foolish institute. With the closure of the asylum, the structure was resumed as a multicultural center.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Ca' Pesaro The Palace is located in the district of Santa Croce. Today it is home to the International Museum of Modern Art and the Oriental Art Museum. The architect who designed the palace was Baldassare Longhena by the will of the very rich Pesaro family. It overlooks the Grand Canal and is considered one of the most beautiful Venetian palaces thanks to its Baroque facade decorated with statues and bas-reliefs.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Giobbe The Church is located in the Cannaregio district, the field on which it overlooks has the same name but is called Sant'Agiopo in Venetian. The work began to be built in 1450 and was consecrated in 1493. The architects Antonio Gambello and Lorenzo di Gian Francesco are the authors of the structure. There is a bell tower, an arch with three statues, 4 altars and 5 chapels dedicated to various Venetian families.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Pantalon Located in the Dorsoduro district, it overlooks the homonymous field. The name corresponds to San Pantaleone, a martyr doctor between the 3rd and 4th centuries to which the Venetians are very devoted. The dates about its construction are not very clear. The Church is famous for the ceiling on which the Martyrdom of San Pantalon is painted, a work by San Antonio Fumiani built between 1680 and 1704.
Venice - Streets and Squares Campo San Polo It is the largest square in Venice, second in size only in Piazza San Marco. Initially, it was intended for cultivation and pasture. Later it was paved and became the center of numerous markets to such an important point that those of the poor in Piazza San Marco moved there. Slowly Campo San Polo became the center of the city's festivals and events, however numerous, that they were so annoying. So they were banned from 1611.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Moisè This Church is located in the district of San Marco. Initially named after San Vittore, she changed her name by the will of Moisé Valier who rebuilt it in 947. The construction date is around 800 and was made by the architect Sansovino. The massive façade is in Baroque style and inside there are some paintings such as “The Lavender Of The Feet” by Tintoretto.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Sebastiano Located in the Dorsoduro district, it overlooks Campo San Sebastian. The project, very sober due to the rules of monastic life, was conceived by Antonio Abbondi. Completed in 1548 and consecrated in 1562. The façade is in full Renaissance style, bipartite, crowned by a triangular gable with the statue of St. Sebastian in the center. The beautiful interior decorations were due to the painter Paolo Veronese.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Fontego dei Turchi It overlooks the Grand Canal and is located in the Santa Croce district. It was built around the 13th century by order of Giacomo Palmieri, although then the property passed first to the Republic of Venice and then to private individuals. It is a large two-story building and after an incorrect restoration it lost much of its beauty. It served for a long time as an emporium of the Turks, but today it belongs to the municipality and houses the Civic Museum of Natural History of Venice.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna It is the most beautiful place of worship of the Renaissance era. It is located in the Castello district and overlooks the homonymous Field. The Church was started by Jacopo Sansovino in 1534 by order of the Franciscans and completed in 1554. The realization of the facade was instead the work of Andrea Palladio. The two side chapels became the funeral chapels of the noble families who had funded their construction.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Scuola Grande di San Marco It is a building that dates back to the Renaissance. It takes its name from the homonymous school and overlooks the “Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo”. It constitutes the entrance to the Civil Hospital SS. Giovanni and Paolo. The façade is one of the most beautiful of the Renaissance period and is divided into two parts, one indicates the salon, while the other is the hotel. The entire building was completed and renovated by Mauro Codussi and the staircase that was once inside was demolished with the transformation into a hospital.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti Near the Accademia Bridge, Palazzo Franchetti (so called) is located in the San Marco district. Since 1999 it hosts various cultural events as belonging to the Veneto Institute of Sciences, Letters and Arts. The façade is of obvious neo-Gothic style, inside instead Camillo Boito, in the last restoration, created a very large and beautiful staircase.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa The Church is located in the Castello district on the edge of the San Marco district. It overlooks the homonymous field, which is one of the largest in the city. The building was funded by the noble Tribuno family and took the name of Purification of the Blessed Virgin. The Church was wanted by San Magno di Oderzo to whom, they say, the “Virgin of a vague form” appeared. The Church was restructured several times, maintaining the Greek cross shape. The last to rebuild it was Mauro Codussi.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Grimani di San Luca Palazzo built for the Grimani family, later became the post office building and now it is the seat of the Court of Appeals. The palace is located in the San Marco district, not far from the Rialto Bridge. It also overlooks the Grand Canal. It was built by the architect Michele Sanmicheli, the structure is built around a central atrium in classic style and the façade is divided into three floors of Corinthian style.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Miracoli It is a cult building located in the Cannaregio district. It was one of the very first buildings of the Renaissance and was renovated in 1997. The Church has a rectangular structure, the façade is pentpartiita with a lower order and an upper order. The interior consists of a single nave with a barrel vault. All walls are clad with marble and decorated with bas-reliefs.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Rocco It is located in the San Polo district and overlooks Campo San Rocco. The Brotherhood that had it built rested the foundation stone on 16 July 1478, dedicating it precisely to San Rocco. The construction took place by Bartolomeo Bon who in 1494 already inaugurated the new temple. The Church consists of a single nave and the façade is of a Codussian type. Later it was renovated by Giovanni Antonio Scalfarotto in 1726 and the façade was completely changed by Bernardino Maccaruzzi.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo Near Campo Manin, this is an ancient Gothic palace in Venice, located in the district of San Marco. The palace was built between 300 and 400 for the Contarini family nicknamed 'de Bovolo'. The Palace is known for its climbing tower with spiral staircase. It was used as a hotel for a few years and then became a center for Hospitalization and Education.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Zaccaria It is located in the Castello district and overlooks the homonymous field. The church of archaic style dates back to the 9th century, and is located near Piazza San Marco, right in the center of Venice. The Church was set on fire in 1105 and rebuilt by the architect Mauro Codussi in the fifteenth century. The interior has three naves with a cross vault and the facade is tripartite.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Cassiano It is a Church that probably dates back to the tenth century and is located in the San Polo district. The façade is obviously Baroque style, without decorations and plastered in gray. The interior is decorated with Baroque stuccoes and is “in the hall” with three naves of the same height. Inside there is the Nacchini reed organ.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore It is located on the homonymous island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice. It overlooks the San Marco basin. It is one of the most important works by Vicenza architect Andrea Palladio. After his death, however, the facade was completed by Vincenzo Scamozzi. The plan, as well as the façade, have a fairly original structure as they combine classic aspects with aspects desired by the Renaissance.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Grassi Overlooking the Grand Canal, it is the most famous Palace in Venice. It is the last Palace built by the Venetians before the end of the Republic and was built by Giorgio Massari. Today the Palace is home to an important art exhibition. The Palace was purchased in 1740 by the Grassi family.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta detta I Gesuiti Located in the Cannaregio district, the Church was built by the architect Domenico Rossi, called to carry out the work by the Council of Trent. The façade is divided into two orders, of which the lower one consists of 8 columns supporting 8 statues. Another 4 columns are present inside with as many statues that form as a whole the 12 “Apostles”. The plant is instead shaped like a Latin cross with 3 chapels in the longest arm.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute The basilica is erected in the Punta della Dogana area, and is one of the best expressions of Baroque art in Venice. Designed by Baldassare Longhena, it was built by the Venetians in honor of Our Lady to free them from the plague of 1630. The central body is octagonal, dominated by a large hemispherical dome. The facade was decorated by the sculptor Tommaso Rues while inside the sacristy there are numerous works by Titian.
Venice - Bridges Ponte della Costituzione It is above all known as the 'Calatrava Bridge', it was opened only in September 2008. The Bridge crosses the Grand Canal of Venice between Piazzale Roma and the Venezia Santa Lucia train station. It is long starting from the steps well 94 meters and reaches 81 meters in width. The structure is completely constructed of steel, the floors and the railings are instead almost completely built of glass. The Bridge is one of the most modern structure in the city.
Venice - Natural Areas Lido di Venezia It is a thin island that extends from the Venice Lagoon to the Adriatic Sea. It is connected with the city through small steam boats and motorbikes for transporting people and cars. “The Lido” (so called) forms together with the island of Pellestrina a municipality in the municipality of Venice.
Venice - Museums Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista It is one of the oldest schools established in Venice still in operation. It is located in the San Polo district at the Church of San Giovanni Evangelista. It was born in 1261 and the brotherhood gathered around the figure of Saint John the Evangelist. Over time it obtained the title of Grande and was restructured and expanded several times thanks to numerous donations. Artistically it is made important thanks to the 'septum' that closes the campiello.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Ottagono Poveglia It is one of the islands of the Venice Lagoon, located along the Orphan Canal. It's a pretty big island and probably takes its name from the poplars that fill it. It was home to important Venetian families dedicated to salting and fishing. Later it was abandoned because of the war against the Genoese and the Church of San Vitale was destroyed. Only the bell tower remained standing, also used as a lighthouse.
Venice - Libraries and archives Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana Called the library of San Marco, it dates back to 1468. That was the year in which Cardinal Bessarion donated his extensive private collection of codices, manuscripts, books and prints. Today it has about a million volumes.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Santi Giovanni e Paolo More commonly known as St. Zanipolo, contending with the Frari the title of largest Gothic church in the city. Called the Pantheon of Venice, home to the monuments up to 25 Doges. Do not miss: the Chapel of the Rosary and the Chapel of San Domenico.
Venice - Churches and places of worship Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari The interior is remarkable for its huge size and the quality of works of art. Outstanding among these is the Assumption of Titian and the choir of the Friars.
Venice - Museums Galleria della Fondazione Cini - Palazzo Cini The art collection of the Cini Foundation, made by an important collection that belonged to its founder, Count Vittorio Cini, is the result of the count's passion as a collector. Here you can admire paintings from Ferrara and Tuscany.
Venice - Museums Galleria Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro A residence of Venetian Gothic style of the XV century, where a collection of Venetian paintings of the school including works by Andrea Mantegna, is held . Also on display there are works of the Tuscan and Flemish school of Renaissance. Worth seeing!
Venice - Museums Gallerie dell'Accademia A beautiful complex of art with works by artists such as Veronese, Tintoretto and Titian .Today, the museum houses a significant collection of Venetian paintings, from the fourteenth century Byzantine and Gothic to Renaissance artists. Do not miss it!
Venice - Theaters Teatro Carlo Goldoni Located near the Rialto Bridge, opened in 1622, today it houses the Prose Seasonorganized by the Teatro Stabile del Veneto, with operas, concerts and Children's Theater. Its characteristic is that it it is an Italian theater. Its capacity is of 800 seats.
Venice - Theaters Gran Teatro La Fenice it is the opera house of Venice opened in 1792 on a draft by Giannantonio Selva. In neoclassical style, it was built by aristocratic families together in society. Today it hosts operas, concerts and dance performances.
Venice - Museums Museo Collezione Peggy This museum, run by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York, exhibits the art collection of Peggy Guggenheim. It includes masterpieces of Cubism, Futurism and Abstract Expressionism represented by major American artists of the twentieth century.
Venice - Museums Museo Fortuny A gothic palace bought by Mariano Fortuny, which has converted his home in his studio. It is a testimony to the genius of the artist with the collection of paintings, tapestries, photography and painting.
Venice - Museums Museo Correr Located in Piazza San Marco since 1922, thanks to the donation of the Venetian nobleman Teodoro Correr. Over time the collections were enriched up to the museum of today. The building has several tracts of the Napoleonic age.
Venice - Museums Palazzo Querini Stampalia The Querini Stampalia museum is located on the second floor of a sixteenth-century building near Piazza San Marco. The museum contains over 400 paintings collected over the centuries by the Stampalia family. Fine sculptures, among them the group of so-called Seven Bravi, drawings and prints, furnishings, tapestries, fabrics, porcelain, musical instruments, coins and medals, artillery models a real cultural heritage gathered around a foundation established in 1868.
Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions Loggia (o palazzo) del Capitanio A UNESCO World Heritage, the Loggia del Capitanio, built in mid-sixteenth century, is an architectural masterpiece made of semi-Corinthian columns. A wonderful place to be.
Vicenza - Museums Museo di Santa Corona The Naturalistic and Archaeological Museum Santa Corona in Vicenza, houses an impressive and important natural and archaeological material, separated into two sections, which testify local history. To visit.
Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Porto The palace, designed by Andrea Palladio and finished in 1552, is since 1994 a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is home to beautiful paintings and frescoes in its interior and is well worth a visit.
Vicenza - Theaters Teatro Olimpico The beautifully designed by Italian architect Palladio's Teatro Olimpico, which is still active, was inaugurated on March 3, 1585, with a spectacular Greek tragedy of Sophocles, Oedipus the King. Truly charming, worth a visit!
Vicenza - Churches and places of worship La Basilica Palladiana The magnificent Basilica of Vicenza, in Veneto, is a phenomenal symbol of this city, built in the sixteenth century, where first there were two buildings of the the thirteenth century: the Vetus and Communis. Inside you will find beautiful frescos.
Vicenza - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunciata The unique and famous cathedral of Santa Maria Annunciata, in Vicenza, in Veneto, is striking for its forms (its present appearance dates from the fifteenth century), the first building, however, dates from the fourth century. Worth visiting!
Montegrotto Terme - Museums Museo Internazionale del Vetro d'Arte e delle Terme The Museum houses more than 700 pieces of glass art. Among the most important works are those of the masters Del Negro and Guarnieri, a renowned historical collection of the Luxardo company and works by the masters of Murano Cenedese and children, Giuman, Masciarelli, Ceccocilli, Venini and the Toso brothers. The series of plumb stained glass windows and typical Venetian chandeliers are remarkable. Finally, there are also international representations, such as some pieces from Nancy's Daum manufactures and some precious Russian goblets.
Comelico Superiore - Lakes, rivers and canals La Stua In Padola di Comelico Superiore, on the homonymous stream, stands the “stua”, a barrier or artificial dam that made it possible to flow the timber towards the plain. Upstream of the barrier was formed a lake that collected water that, coming down violently, led the trunks to the “Perarolo Cidolo”. It has been known since 1521.
Comelico Superiore - Viewpoints I sentieri tematici The 'Troi' are thematic paths that unite the countries of Comelico Superiore. From Dosoledo starts the TRÒI DELI MASCERI (PATH OF MASKS), then we have the TRÒI DELI TRADIZIONI (PATH OF TRADITIONS) Candide - Dosoledo, the TRÒI DI BACANI (PATH OF PEASANTS) Casamazzagno - Dosoledo and the TRÒI DI MESTIERI (TRAIL DEI MESTIERI) Padola - Dosoledo. Along the way there are wooden statues that 'tell' the theme of the path. The scent and silence of the woods, with the green of the meadows and the intense blue of the sky will accompany you to discover these wonders.
Abano Terme - Castles, palaces and mansions Villa Rigono Savioli Villa Rigoni Savioli is a Venetian villa located in Abano Terme built in the second half of the 16th century. The façade has four semi-columns of Ionian order, supporting a large pediment, while the staircase has two large stone statues on the sides.
Abano Terme - Castles, palaces and mansions Villa Bassi Rathgeb The Villa Bassi Rathgeb dates back to the 18th century, and belonged to the noble Paduan family of the Dondi dell'Orologio. In 1979 the Municipality of Abano Terme purchased the villa to make it the seat of the precious collection of Roberto Bassi-Rathgeb, cultural center and seat of the Municipal Museum.
Monteortone - Churches and places of worship Santuario della Beata Vergine della Salute The Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Health is located in the city of Abano Terme, in the locality of Monteortone, at the foot of the homonymous hill. The Sanctuary, consecrated to the Blessed Virgin of Health, hosts a valuable cycle of frescoes and an imposing organ, one of the largest in the Veneto region.
Abano Terme - Churches and places of worship Monastero di San Daniele The monastery of San Daniele is located in Abano Terme, on a small hill of the Euganean, in the center of the spa area of the Padua town and Torreglia, Monteortone and Montegrotto.
Abano Terme - Castles, palaces and mansions Villa Cittadella Vigodarzere Villa Cittadella-Vigodarzere, also known as Villa Foscolo, is located in Feriole, and is known for having hosted Ugo Foscolo at the time when he wrote “The Last Letters of Jacopo Ortis”. Here it seems to have written some pages of his novel, considered the first novel of Italian literature.
Caorle - Churches and places of worship Santuario della Madonna dell'Angelo The Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Angelo was built in 1751 and represents a place dear to the inhabitants of Caorle. Inside there is the wooden statue of the Virgin Mary protector of fishermen. The cross affixed outside the church recalls the prodigy that occurred in 1727 when during a frightening flood, despite the open doors, no drop of water penetrated the sanctuary.
Abano Terme - Fountains Le Fontane The fountains of Abano Terme are impressive monuments that enrich the streets and the pedestrian area of the city gushing thermal water, the symbol and the wealth of this area.
Abano Terme - Water spa and wellness Parco Urbano Termale The Urban Thermal Park is a vast complex that thanks to a pedestrian path connects longitudinally the two areas of the city.
Montegrotto Terme - Castles, palaces and mansions Villa Draghi The stately Villa of 1700 is located on a slope of the Euganean Hills surrounded by greenery. It is located in the homonymous park that has 32 hectares of surface, today a destination for walks and trails loved by tourists.
Brenzone - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Zeno a Castelletto The medieval church of San Zeno, built on a Roman villa, dating back to the eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The structure is the result of different periods of construction. Very characteristic is the bell tower, built only in the last stage, around the thirteenth century. On the walls of the nave and along the apse are located the beautiful frescoes.
Brenzone - Archaeological Sites Villa Romana The ruins of the Roman Villa of Castelletto is one of the most important historical finds in the territory of the Veneto. Among the many details was most recently found a very impressive mosaic floor area. This was probably built in high medieval age, as it incorporates structural and decorative elements of the Church of Zeno.
Brenzone - Churches and places of worship San Pietro a Campo San Pietro in Campo, or San Pietro in Vincoli, is a medieval church whose origins are not yet known. The facade of the building was completely rebuilt in 700. The interior has a single nave leading to the altar and the apse. Please to note are the numerous frescoes.
Brenzone - Natural Areas Campo Campo is a nearly abandoned village at the foot of Monte Baldo. The area is ideal for quiet strolls relaxing among the silence of nature.
Cavallino Treporti - Monuments Pozzo di San Domenico In 1636 the woman marquise Beatrice Acquaviva of Aragon gave the Cavallinesi a work of public utility, a well dug in the square in front of the Mother Church. On it he had the stone statue of St. Dominic of Guzman erected, to which he was deeply devoted. It is said that from that well the women of the country drew pure and fresh spring water, while from the wells of the houses located behind the statue of the Saint came a thick and brackish water.
Cavallino Treporti - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Maria SS. Assunta The Mother Church of Cavallino, dedicated to Maria SS. Assunta, was built in 1630 on the remains of a previous construction. The structure is in Baroque style, and is adorned with statues and a remarkable bell tower, with a civic clock attached. Also of great importance is the Sepulchre of the Castromediano, the Baptistery and the Funeral Chapel today dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Cavallino Treporti - Museums Museo Diffuso The Diffuse Museum of Cavallino was founded in 2003 to complete the initiative of the School of Archeology Shipyard realized by the University of Lecce. The intervention is aimed at developing and enhancing the conservation and reinterpretation of particular aspects of the cultural and environmental heritage of the area.
Brenzone - Churches and places of worship San Nicola ad Assenza St. Nicholas Church is located in Assenza, fraction of Brenzone. It was built in the eleventh and twelfth centuries and dedicated to St. Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, the patron of the dangers of the lake. Several extensions and modifications, from the fifteenth century to modern times, have radically changed its look. The interior has a single nave and in the choir there are the altar and a remarkable altarpiece of the sixteenth century. The interior walls contain frescoes painted between the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries.
Jesolo - Historic Centres Centro storico The center of Jesolo has relatively modern origins and has several places of interest much appreciated by tourists. Not to be missed is a walk among the different squares of the city: Piazza Drago, Piazza Trieste, Piazza Aurora and the most famous Piazza Mazzini, the beating heart of Jesolo's social life.
Montegrotto Terme - Castles, palaces and mansions Municipio The town hall of Montegrotto Terme is located in Piazza Roma next to the Oratory of the Black Madonna. The Municipal Palace brings together all the municipal offices. Piazza Roma houses a fountain with a stream and a pond and unique metal trees.
Montegrotto Terme - Monuments Oratorio della Madonna Nera The Oratory of the Black Madonna is the ancient and most important parish church in the city and was built in 1724. According to a legend, it is believed that the thirteenth-century bell tower was obtained from the tower of an ancient castle. The Oratory is located in Piazza Roma.
Jesolo - Streets and Squares Piazza Mazzini Piazza Mazzini in Jesolo is the main square of the city where there are several shops where you can go shopping and bars and trendy places to spend fun evenings. It is worth a stop if only for the modern fountain located on the side of the square.
Vicenza - Walls, towers and gates La Torre di Piazza The elegant and distinctive Torre di Piazza, located in Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza, is considered a good symbol of the city built from the centuries XII and XV. Definitely worth a visit and a souvenir photo.
Treviso - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di Santa Caterina Church of the XIV century, desecrated in '700. You can admire the Chapel of the Innocents and the cycle of frescoes "Stories of St. Ursula"by Tommaso da Modena, one of the greatest painters of the fourteenth century.
Treviso - Churches and places of worship Chiesa di San Gaetano Located in heart of the city, it was built, together with the hospice, at the beginning of the thirteenth century. Of the ancient structure has remained, close to the bell tower, the apse painted in some parts with frescoes of the Romanesque period.
Verona - Walls, towers and gates Porta Leona The door should be similar to Porta Borsari, equipped with an elegant arcade. It represents the birth of Roman Verona because it keeps on the oldest door a brick inscription AD 49.
Verona - Walls, towers and gates Porta Catena This entrance was called and Fura and dates back to the XII century , it has been altered in the XVI century in the Venetian period and in the nineteenth century by the Austrians.
Belluno - Streets and Squares Piazza dei Martiri Martyrs' Square is a semicircular-shaped square located just outside the city walls of Belluno. It is peculiar because it has a long stone sidewalk called "Liston", that connects the two extremes of the square.
Verona - Walls, towers and gates Porta Leoni (Porta San Fermo) The Leoni Gate was raised in the Republican age, at the behest of the four viri that are mentioned in the epigraph preserved in the plume. In the Middle Ages it was also known as Porta San Fermo for its proximity to the homonymous church. From the fifteenth century it was called Lions due to the presence of a Roman sarcophagus located nearby and composed of two lions. Initially, the door consisted of two terracotta facades and only in the imperial age was the marble part raised.
Vittorio Veneto - Churches and places of worship Monastero Cistercense The Cistercian Monastery was built in 1211. In 1909 the monastery was confiscated by the community and during the war it was badly damaged. Subsequently, the building was restored and then opened. Currently, the monastery continues its normal activity.
Vittorio Veneto - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Serravalle El castillo de Serravalle fue construido en la Edad Media. Fue construido a instancias de los Príncipes Caminesi y luego pasó a manos del Podestà veneciano. Está ubicado en el centro del Borgo. Ahora es de propiedad privada y se utiliza como lugar de reunión. También alberga un hermoso jardín en su interior.
Mestre - Walls, towers and gates Torre dell' Orologio The first news about the Clock Tower dates back to the 13th century. Towards the end of the eighteenth century, a clock was added to the Tower on the facade towards Via Palazzo. In the following centuries the building underwent two important restoration works, during which the remains of the ancient frescoes that covered the external walls were removed. Since December 2005, the Tower was entrusted by the City of Venice to the Municipality of Mestre-Carpenedo.
Cavallino Treporti - Walls, towers and gates Forte Treporti The Treporti Fort is a very ancient building, built with red brick and white stone from Istria. It was built by the Austrians between 1845 and 1851, for reasons of defense. The fortification was modified during World War I and is the best preserved in the northern lagoon.
Cavallino Treporti - Monuments Batteria Vettor Pisani The Vettor Pisani battery was built in 1912. Its construction was dedicated to the memory of the commander who defeated the Genoese in the war of Chioggia. The fortification had a solid structure, consisting of six howitzer and two towers that were used to spot enemies.
Verona - Walls, towers and gates Porta Vittoria The Vittoria Gate was built between 1287 and 1289, at the behest of Alberto I della Scala and owes its name from the commemoration of the victory of Cangrande II della Scala over his half-brother Fregnano. The structure shows the neoclassical style and was provided with only one arch with double Doric pilasters. Later, the door was closed, but on the orders of Marshal Radetzky it was reopened in 1829 to allow the passage to the Monumental Cemetery of Verona.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello San Pietro resti Castel San Pietro is a military building located in the city of Verona. The building was designed by Austrian Colonel Petrasch. Between 1852 and 1858 there was the Austrian barracks in the building, which is still present today. The building is not open to the public as it is not in good condition.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte Santa Caterina Fort Saint Catherine was built between 1850 and 1852, by the Austrian Conrad Petrasch. Initially it was called Werk Hess, instead today, his name comes from the Chapel of Saint Catherine, which was located in the ancient street where the fort rose. The structure has a polygonal track with rooms distributed bomb proof. The function consisted in defending the ciglione di Santa Lucia.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte Biondella The Fort Biondella of Verona is an Austrian fort that was built in 1838, the will of Marshal Radetzky, using the project by Franz Von Scholl. It has a strategic position and its structure fully reflects all the characteristics of the defensive forts and ancient medieval castles. Today it is in excellent condition and is open to the public.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte Preara o Werk John The Preara or Werk John Fort in Verona was built between 1859 and 1860, at the behest of Ludwig van Benedek. The name comes from Baron Franz von John, who was Chief of Staff of the Army of Archduke Albrecht. Its structure has a polygonal track, and is positioned on a high ground. It was erected for defensive and military functions. Today, fortunately, the wall is well preserved and visible.
Vicenza - Churches and places of worship Tempio e Chiostro di San Lorenzo The Temple and Cloister of San Lorenzo were built towards the beginning of the 13th century on an area where the oratory of San Lorenzo previously existed. In 1290 the Municipality also contributed to its construction, with the intent to build it in a short time. Several individuals also supported the construction of the cloister through competitions set up in the area. The Temple was enriched with altars and works of art. In the following centuries the oratory of the Immaculate Conception and the oratory of San Bernardino took over its walls.
Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions Loggia Zeno The Loggia Zeno is located inside the Episcopal Palace of Vicenza and is built on the remains of a previous medieval palace. It was built in 1494, at the behest of Cardinal Giovanni Battista Zeno, by Bernardino and Tommaso. The Renaissance structure has four round arches surmounted by a loggia. Of particular beauty are also the sculptural decorations made with the stone of Nanto.
Vicenza - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale The Cathedral of Vicenza was built around the 5th century and is the episcopal seat of the diocese of Vicenza. The construction is due to the first bishop of Vicenza. Instead, dates back to the mid-fifteenth century the Gothic façade that is the current appearance of the cathedral, the structure instead has a rectangular plan with three naves. Of particular architectural beauty are the works of Andrea Palladio in the second half of the sixteenth century, which involved the construction of the drum and the dome.
Vicenza - Walls, towers and gates Criptoportico Romano The Roman Cryptoportico was built around the first century BC and is located in the underground part where the Palazzetto Proti and the Cathedral of Vicenza extend. It is part of one of the last remaining structures of its feasibility. Originally it used the inhabitants of Vicenza to defend themselves from the summer heat and subsequently it was completely covered.
Vicenza - Churches and places of worship Santuario di Monte Berico The Sanctuary of Monte Berico was built by the architect Carlo Borella, towards the first part of the eighteenth century. The construction of this sanctuary is not accidental, it originates from the apparitions of a peasant woman from Sovizzo who saw Our Lady twice in the period of the fifteenth century. In fact, at that time the plague had caused many victims and after the construction of the Sanctuary, at the request of Our Lady to the peasant woman, the plague was annihilated. Currently, the sanctuary is run by the Servants of Mary after the multi-year management of the Order of Saint Bridget.
Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Cavalloni-Thiene Palazzo Thiene is one of the most beautiful in the city of Vicenza. It is an imposing building in Gothic - Venetian style and its facade is decorated with a fresco. It is currently open to the public, needless to say that it is in excellent condition and can be admired in all its splendor.
Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions Loggia del Capitaniato The lodge of the Capitaniato was designed by Andrea Palladio in 1571 and occupied the place of another building intended for the residence of the city Capitaniate. The structure has red brick and white stone, unlike the other buildings of Palladio. The facade is composed of three intercolumns bordered by semi-columns. There are also decorations that represent the figures sloping of water on the main front.
Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions Casa Pigafetta Pigafetta House was built in 1440. The Vicenza navigator, Antonio Pigafetta, was born in the building. The construction of the building is in flowering Gothic style, while the windows on the first and second floors are Arabesque style. In the facade there is an inscription dedicated to Antonio Pigafetta. The Pigafetta House was restored in 1990. The building is not open to the public, being a private home.
Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions Villa Valmarana ai Nani The Villa Valmarana ai Nani was built in 1670, by the will of Giovanni Maria Bertolo. The nickname is due to the sculptures of the dwarfs scattered originally in the park. After the 17th century, the guest house, the barchessa and the barchessa were built. Particularly artistic are also the frescoes that cover the main building, by Giambattista Tiepolo and his son Giandomenico. Currently the villa is the residence of the Valmarana family.
Vicenza - Castles, palaces and mansions Villa La Rotonda The villa was built in 1580, by Vincenzo Scamozzi, who finished the work, after the death of the designer, Andrea Palladio. It was frescoed by Alessandro Maganza and the sculptures were performed by Lorenzo Rubini. The villa takes its name from the dome of the central room that was called “the roundabout”. The building looks like a work of great architectural beauty, immersed in the greenery of the Vicenza countryside.
Vicenza - Walls, towers and gates Torrione di Porta Castello The Tower of Porta Castello dates back to the twelfth century and was in the possession of the Ezzelini, following the marriage of Bontraverso dei Bontraversi's daughter with Ezzelino III. The Tower was located in the western part of the old medieval fortified city of Vicenza. Towards 1343 the castle of Porta Nova San Felice was also built, thus granting the Torrione the main role of defense.
Vicenza - Walls, towers and gates Torre Bissara The Bissara Tower or Torre di Piazza is the highest in the city of Vicenza, in fact it rises for eighty-two meters. The structure was built in the twelfth century, at the behest of the Bissari family as a defensive point next to their palace. Later, the tower was completed by a mechanical clock and also by a bell cell, which was opened in 1311. There are also statues, such as that of the Madonna enthroned at the base of the Tower.
Vicenza - Walls, towers and gates Torre del Girone The Torre del Girone is located in the historic center of the city of Vicenza. It was built around the twelfth century at the behest of the Carnaroli family. In the following centuries it was used as a prison and also as a notarial archive, but in the early sixteenth century it was set on fire.
Abano Terme - Churches and places of worship Duomo di San Lorenzo The Bell Tower of the Cathedral was built in two different eras: the base, with more rough brick is of the X century, while the upper part of the XIII century. It hosts many works of art of great value, especially some of the paintings Pitocchet.
Padova - Museums Museo del PRECINEMA - Collezione Minici Zotti A museum of magical visions tells the story of the image that led to the birth of Cinema. Fascinating objects in a decidedly suggestive context.
Bassano del Grappa - Parks and nature reserves Giardino Parolini Botanical garden designed by A. Parolini in early 800. Rich in species from all over the world.
Mestre - Churches and places of worship La chiesa di San Girolamo The church of San Girolamo is located in the heart of Mestre, a short walk from the Tower. It 's the oldest church in town, it was founded in 1261.
Jesolo - Churches and places of worship Cattedrale di Santa Maria ad Equilium The Cathedral was built on the ruins of an early Christian church dedicated to San Mauro of which some remains are visible.
Jesolo - Walls, towers and gates Mura cittadine Even nowadays protect the historic city of Jesolo. The name derives from the fact that you can still see the remains of the Cathedral now reduced to a short section southeast of the apse and some high scores in the walls.
Asiago - Churches and places of worship Parrocchia di San Matteo Apostolo The church of San Matteo Apostolo is dedicated to the patron saint of Asiago. In its walls it hosts a paint by Francesco Bassano il Giovane and one by Francesco Bassano il Vecchio in the apse.
Gazzo Veronese - Parks and nature reserves Oasi della Palude del Busatello The Busatello Swamp Oasis is an area of 50 hectares. Due to the reclamation, the birds and the other 1000 species, which inhabited the territory, required care. For this reason, the Oasis was built, inside a Special Protection Site, to look after the fauna removed from its habitat.
Noale - Parks and nature reserves Oasi della Cave The oasis of the Cave di Noale is a naturalistic area managed by the Municipality of the area, and for years protected by WWF. It is a large area that houses numerous specimens of flora and fauna, especially of bird life. We can mention red herons, bitterns, coots, dives and other rare species. The area can be visited only at certain times of the year.
Campagna Lupia - WWF Oasis Riserva Naturale Valle Averto The Valle Averto Nature Reserve covers an area of 200 hectares. The environment, managed by WWF Italy, is powered by fresh and saltwater sources. This allows you to find different varieties of species such as: 15,000 waterbirds, 9 species of reptiles, 8 species of amphibians and 25 species of mammals. In the reserve there is also a small museum in which guided tours are organized.
Campagna Lupia - WWF Oasis Oasi naturalistica WWF The Oasis is located near the town of Lugo di Campagna Lupia, in the municipality of Campagna Lupia. Inside there is a gallery of gondolas and old fishing boats. Walking along the park we can see several posters demonstrating the type of vegetation and fauna in the area. Once in front of the lagoon there is a shed in which we can observe the different types of birds. The area of the oasis is flat and does not have difficulty walking, it is therefore also suitable for people in wheelchairs.
Fossalta di Portogruaro - Parks and nature reserves Oasi di Alvisopoli The Oasis of Alvisopoli is a natural area considered magical, since the legends of the country are set here. In this area we can admire a wide variety of species of flora and fauna. It is not to be missed a walk in the woods until you reach the lake that has a clear and frozen water.
Montegrotto Terme - Archaeological Sites Teatro e Terme Romane The theater and the Roman baths of Montegrotto are an archaeological site discovered between the years 1781 and 1788. Currently the spa complex counts only three large swimming pools and a small theater. Thanks to the restoration, made possible by the City of Montegrotto, the archaeological site is now visited.
Legnago - Walls, towers and gates Torrione It represents the only surviving element of the original four circular towers, built in the 15th century by the Venetians, placed at the corners of the ancient Fortress of Legnago.
Schio - Walls, towers and gates Porta della Luce Since 1998, this monument has been present in Schio in Piazza Borsellino and Falcone, the work of the Sculptor Giancarlo Scapin. 4.50 x 3.15 m high, its 28 elements are crossed by two sinuous and floating doors like the motion of light and life itself
Sottomarina - Historic Centres Palazzo Granaio Palazzo Granaio is one of the oldest buildings in the city. In a very sober Gothic style, the Palace was erected in 1328. On the facade there is a beautiful newsstand, with an image of the Madonna and Child, attributed to Jacopo Sansovino.
Sottomarina - Churches and places of worship Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is the main church of Chioggia, erected on a project by Baldassarre Longhena in 1633. The façade includes statues of the patron saints of the city, Felice and Fortunato.
Portogruaro - Lakes, rivers and canals Fiume Lemene In Portogruaro the Lemene is overlooked by the characteristic Bridge of Sant'Andrea, where the two fifteenth-century mills are located symbol of the city.
Fiesso d'Artico - Castles, palaces and mansions Villa Pisani Villa Pisani, the "Queen" of the world - famous venetian villas, is one of the main tourist attractions in the Veneto Region. The fine villa of the noble Pisani family lies along the Riviera del Brenta, an ideal extension of Venetian Gran Canal on the land, 10 minutes away from Padua and 20 from Venice. In its 144 rooms doges, kings and emperors were welcomed and nowadays it is a national museum which conserves eighteenth and nineteenth century works of art and furniture, as Gianbattista Tiepolo’s masterpiece, The Glory of the Pisani family, a fresco on the cei
Asiago - Cultural centers Galleria d'Arte Nino Sindoni The Nino Sindoni Gallery was established in 1990, at the behest of Antonio Sindoni, it is managed by the municipal administration of Asagio. The Gallery exhibits a large collection of works by Asagian artists, among which one can name, Antonio Sindoni who contributed to modern art.
Este - Parks and nature reserves Parco Regionale dei Colli Euganei Established in 1989, the Regional Park of the Euganean Hills includes, totally or in part, 15 municipalities and covers about 18,694 hectares. Here are the major hilly reliefs of the Po Valley. The park is characterized by several nature trails.
Stra' - Castles, palaces and mansions Villa Pisani Founded as a customs office, it is dotted with frescoes (including one by Tiepolo). Famous is the boxwood maze inside the vast garden.
Treviso - Museums Museo etnografico provinciale Casa Piavone The Museum, located inside the Piavone houses, was established by the Municipality of Treviso. The main purpose of this investment was to promote the activities and traditions now forgotten. For this reason, the Museum, in association with the Treviso Folk Group, organized various exhibitions and shows. The Museum is available for all interested parties.
Treviso - Museums Museo Civico "L. Bailo" The Museum took the name of Abbot Luigi Bailo, the first founder of the city's civic museums. It was opened to the public in 1952, after a deep restoration due to the bombings. Inside there are several sections: the art gallery, the archaeological section and the modern art gallery, all well organized. Since 2011 it is undergoing restoration.
Treviso - Museums Museo "G. Scarpa, D. Grossa e Campagner" The “G. Scarpa, D. Grossa and Campagner” Museum collects about 2500 species of animals. The 'Grossa' and 'Campagner' collection shows visitors utensils, different objects from the pre-Columbian area. The animals collected belong to different periods of time and are stored in containers or embalmed. The museum is located near the Church of San Nicolò, is located in the former convent and can be visited by reservation.
Cinto Euganeo - Museums Museo Geopaleontologico "Cava Bomba" The Geopaleontological Museum “Cava Bomba” is located in the premises of an ancient nineteenth-century furnace restored during the 1980s to be the seat of the current museum. The exhibition is divided into three environments where the tools used in the furnace are exhibited, before the production of modern mechanical vehicles. The second environment dedicated to mineral collections dating back to the end of the 18th century from all over the world is very interesting.
Conegliano - Museums Museo Civico di Conegliano The Civic Museum of Conegliano was founded in 1946 to capture local history. Great interest is the Art Gallery, which documents the different moments of Venetian painting with works by Pordenone and Palma the Younger. There is also an archaeological hall that displays frescoes, coins and ancient weapons.
Conegliano - Museums Casa di Giovanni Battista Cima The House of Giovanni Battista Cima is located in the historic center of Conegliano and represents the house where the painter Giovanni Battista Cima lived. After being restored, the house has become a small Archaeological Museum, where finds dating back to a period ranging from Neolithic to Roman times are located. We also find some photographic exhibitions of the works of the famous artist.
Feltre - Museums Galleria d'Arte Moderna "C. Rizzarda" The Gallery of Modern Art “C. Rizzarda” was set up in 1938 by Alberto Alpago - Novello on the will of Carlo Rizzarda, known for his wrought iron works. After his death, which occurred only at the age of 48, the Municipality inherited the Palazzo Cumano that Rizzarda had bought to use it as a museum of decorative art. Among the many works carried out, several paintings and sculptures of art collections kept by the artist in his Milan home were also inherited.
Fossalta di Portogruaro - Museums Museo Ippolito Nievo The museum was founded in 1984 in memory of the great writer Ippolito Nievo, at the behest of Stanislao Nievo, great-grandson of the artist. Inside are kept: volumes, paper materials and scraps of newspapers and magazines. In addition, in the museum we find high medieval and Renaissance ceramics coming from the excavations carried out in the castle of Fratta.
Fossalta di Portogruaro - Museums Museo Etnografico At the beginning of the twentieth century, the former School of Arts and Crafts was restored. It allows us to admire the materials of the artisanal work of the territory. Among the various sections there is one dedicated to war relics and also to vintage photographs.
Casale di Scodosia - Museums Museo Civico Etnografico della Scodosia The Museo Civico Ethnographic of Scodosia is located near the Villa Correr and covers two floors. The museum collects tools, furnishings, machinery and other various objects that were used years ago and that today have gone into disuse. They present reality and peasant life. In fact, the museum has two sections: the one on peasant life and the one that concerns all work activities.
Fumane - Museums Museo Botanico della Lessinia The Botanical Museum of Lessini, together with seven other museums, is part of the Museum System of the Community of Lessinia. It was opened for the first time in 1981 and in 1996 it was expanded more. The museum was founded in honor of an important doctor and botanist, Giovanni Zantedeschi. In it you can see a considerable variety of species of the flora of this territory.
Gazzo Veronese - Museums Museo Civico Archeologico The Civic Archaeological Museum is located in the beautiful Villa Parolin Poggiani, purchased by the City Council in 1987. This institute dates back to the 1980s, when the Archaeological Group, with the help of the Superintendence decided to add exhibits to those already collected. All objects date back to the period from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age. The excavations were done in the neighbouring area of Gazzo Veronese.
Istrana - Castles, palaces and mansions Villa Lattes Villa Lattes was built in 1715 on a project by Giorgio Massari. In the Villa we find frescoes that show how the Venetian villas are built. The feature lies not only in the frescoes but also in the architecture that has an oriental taste. The furniture is also very special, with original furniture belonging to the 17th- 19th century.
Malcesine - Museums Musei del Castello Scaligero The museum of the Scaliger Castle is located in the environments of the homonymous castle in the municipality of Malcesine. The works of the museum are exhibited in 9 rooms that display nine different themes. Inside, visitors can admire and touch the objects on display. The museum is also suitable for children and is at a surcharge.
Marostica - Museums Museo dei Costumi della "Partita a Scacchi" The Museum of Costumes of the “Chess Game” is located inside the rooms of the Lower Castle of Marostica. In its halls are exhibited the special costumes that are used during the traditional chess game that is organized every two years in the town square. It is an important medieval tradition that the Municipality still keeps alive.
Nove - Museums Museo della Ceramica dell' Istituto d' Arte "De Fabris" The Museum of Ceramics is located in Palazzo De Fabris and was established in 1995. Inside are exhibited ceramic collections of Italian and foreign artists ranging from the 700 to the present day. The purpose of its construction was to give people the opportunity to learn about the evolution of the art of ceramics over the years.
Oderzo - Museums Pinacoteca "A. Martini" The Art Gallery “A. Martini” exhibits works that belong to Alberto Martini. The collection consists of 80 works by the great artist and 700 works by other painters who gave life to the gallery of Opitergine painters.
Oderzo - Museums Museo Archeologico "Eno Bellis" The “Eno Bellis” Civic Archaeological Museum located in the municipality of Oderzoa dates back to 1876. From 1957 to 1997 the museum was located in a small building next to the City Hall. In 1999 the museum was moved to the rooms of Palazzo Foscolo. All the works of the museum are exhibited in eight rooms that demonstrate the history of the city since prehistoric times. The museum took this name in memory of the great scholar of the history of the city Eno Bellis.
Oderzo - Museums Museo "Brandolini" e "Giol" The Brandolini Museum is located within the rooms of the “Brandolini Rota Giol” school. The museum was built in 1970 by the Municipality of Ravenna. This small museum is divided into some sections, where fossils from every geological era that come from the Alpine and Pre-Alpine arc are exhibited. In addition, there are also exhibitions of butterflies, molluscs, birds etc. that come from Italy, America and Africa.
Orgiano - Museums Museo di Vita Quotidiana e Lavoro in Villa The Museum of Daily Life and Work in Villa is located in the majestic and beautiful Villa Fracanzan Piovene. The collection includes special agricultural tools, rare tractors, now no longer in use, a carpentry section, one of the barns, the cellar and the houses. Thanks to its completeness, it is one of the most visited museums in the area. In addition, the villa is protected by UNESCO, because it is a cultural heritage.
Venice - Museums Museo Civico di Storia Naturale It is located inside the Fontego dei Turchi, overlooking the Grand Canal. The museum underwent numerous renovations completed in 2011. Now it boasts 16 new rooms, a new garden and a new entrance, all dedicated to the exhibition of natural sciences. Inside there is also an aquarium and a cetaceans gallery.
Venice - Museums Museo Barovier e Toso The Barovier and Toso Museum is located on the top floor of Palazzo Contarini, and was opened to the public in 1995. In the Museum there are more than 250 objects from the glass collection, dating from 1880 to 1970, belonging to the collection of Angelo Barovier and that of Barovier and Toso. You can also admire an archive with photos and drawings collected over the years.
Venice - Museums Museo del Settecento Ca' Rezzonico The Eighteenth Century Venetian Museum is located in one of the most famous palaces in Venice, Ca' Rezzonico, located in the Dorsoduro district. The museum has been furnished and set with furniture from the time and exhibits important pictorial works by Canaletto, Pietro Longhi, Tintoretto and Tiepolo.
Venice - Museums Museo dell'Istituto Ellenico The Museum of the Greek Institute of Venice contains the most important collection of icons from Western Europe and the oldest dates back to the 14th century. 104 are at the museum, the others in the church, dating from the fourteenth and eighteenth centuries. Most of the collection came with the settlement in Venice by the Greeks, fleeing from the Turks.
Venice - Museums Casa "C. Goldoni" The “Carlo Goldoni's House” was erected in the fifteenth century and despite the numerous renovations it remains a typical example of Venetian architecture from the period between the end of the fourteenth and the debut of the fifteenth century. In 1931, it was donated to the City of Venice to be restored and destined for the Goldonian Museum and Center for Theatrical Studies.
Venice - Museums Museo della Fondazione "Querini - Stampalia" The museum is located in Palazzo Querini Stampalia, located in the Castello district. The foundation wanted an important restoration work entrusted to Carlo Scarpa for the building. The museum contains ancient sculptures, objects from the eighteenth-century and neoclassical times and a vast collection of paintings by authors of the Venetian school.
Venice - Museums Museo della Scuola Grande dei Carmini The great school of Santa Maria dei Carmini is among the last of the 8 great schools in Venice. It was established in 1594 by Bernardino Soardi. The frescoes are one of the riches of the School. Among the frescoes of great importance certainly the complex of paintings that cover the ceiling of the Chapter Hall., work by the artist Tiepolo who painted them between 1739 and 1749. Today the Scuola Grande dei Carmini is active with many concerts and operas.
Venice - Museums Museo della Scuola Grande di San Rocco The Scuola Grande di San Rocco was founded in 1478, in 1485 it came into possession of the relic of the body of San Rocco. It is based in one of the most beautiful and impressive buildings in Venice, inside it preserves the pictorial decoration created by Jacopo Robusti called the Tintoretto the Crucifixion, located in the room of the Hotel. Open every day of the year, from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm, including holidays with the exception of Christmas and New Year's Eve days
Padova - Museums Museo Zoologico The Museum was opened to the public in 1966. The structure exhibits a large collection of specimens from different naturalistic categories. The original core comes from the personal collection of Antonio Vallisneri, later enriched by many scientific research and purchases that occurred over the years.
Velo Veronese - Museums Museo Geopaleontologico dei Fossili della Lessinia The Geopaleontological Museum of Fossils of Lessinia is divided into two small rooms. In the first, materials belonging to the Cabbage Cave of Camposilvano are exhibited, while in the second, visitors can find a geological map in which general concepts are explained on the formation of mountains. In the Museum there are also some fossils belonging to thirty million years ago.
Venice - Museums Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra The museum collects works of art coming mainly from the churches of Venice, is located in the former Benedict Monastery of Sant'Apollonio. It houses sculptures, paintings, furnishings and sacred objects from deconsecrated churches and convents. The museum houses a large collection of paintings in which the names of Palma the Younger, Tintoretto, Luca Giordano, Gregorio Lazzarini, Giannantonio Pellegrini appear. A collection of wooden sculptures, a collection of statues of dressed Madonnas and one of the richest collections of sacred silverware.
Venice - Museums Museo Ebraico The museum is divided into two areas, the first destined for the Jewish holidays season, the second tells the presence of the Jewish community in Venice through objects and images. For the architectural and urban planning complex, the museum represents a unique experience of a widespread museum. It houses the silver room, the room of fabrics. Opening hours from 1 June to 30 September 10 - 19, from 1 October to 31 May 10 - 5.30 pm. Saturday and Jewish holidays closed.
Venice - Museums Museo Marciano The museum spaces include the historic area above the atrium-narthex of St. Mark's Basilica and the former banquet hall of the Doge. The exhibition area winds through the three major themes of the heritage of the Museum of San Marco; the Mosaics, Textiles, the Quadriga. The museum is open every day from 9.45 am to 4.30 pm.
Venice - Museums Museo Parrocchiale San Pietro Martire From 1815, the Parish Museum of St. Peter Martyr houses sacred furnishings, glasses, silver from the twelfth to the nineteenth century, paintings and tapestries from the fourteenth to the nineteenth century related to churches and convents abolished at the time. Napoleonica, most of them coming from the demolition of the school of S. Giovanni dei Battuti.
Montecchio Maggiore - Museums Museo Civico "G. Zannato" The “G. Zannato” Civic Museum was founded in 1922 as a private museum, and then became municipal in 1983. Currently it occupies the interior spaces of Villa Lorenzoni, where archaeological materials found in Vicenza are exhibited, dating to a period ranging from prehistory to the time of the Lombards.
Vicenza - Museums Gallerie di Palazzo Leoni Montanari Since 1999, the Leoni Montanari Gallery has been headquartered in Palazzo Leoni Montanari. In the museum there are important works from the eighteenth century and a collection of Russian icons. In addition, there is also a Russian art library and a restoration workshop in the building. The gallery was opened with the aim of keeping culture and these works of great historical importance still alive.
Vicenza - Museums Museo Naturalistico Archeologico di Santa Corona The Naturalistic and Archaeological Museum of Vicenza was built above the monastery of Santa Corona in 1991. In the archaeological section there are important finds from the Paleolithic to the Lombard age, coming from excavations carried out in the Vicenza territory. Particular space is dedicated to the vestiges of Roman Vicenza. The naturalistic section is illustrated through samples of fossils, Flora and Fauna. The Museum is easily accessible and is open to the public.
Vicenza - Museums Raccolta di Scienze Naturali The Museum of Natural Sciences is located in the Borgo Santa Lucia street in Vicenza. In the museum there are collections of fossils and a paleontological collection from the Holy Land. In one of the rooms of the museum are kept the scientific instruments of the last century.
Vittorio Veneto - Museums Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra "A. Luciani" The Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art “A. Luciani” was inaugurated in 1986 and was immediately equipped with materials coming from the dioceses of the territory. The museum site is divided into seven exhibition halls, among which are the works of artists such as Cima da Conegliano, Tiziano Vecellio and other famous artists.
Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella - Museums Museo della Pieve The Archaeological Museum of the Pieve di San Giorgio di Valpolicella was built in 1992. Inside there are archaeological finds such as: artifacts, Roman inscriptions and sculptures. The construction of this museum was born from the collaboration of Libero Cecchini with Luciano Zinnamosca and Banca Popolare di Verona.
Abano Terme - Museums Museo Civico di Villa Rathgeb In 1979 the Municipality of Abano Terme bought the villa Bassi Rathgeb, built in the 18th century by the noble Dondi dell'Orologio family, to transform it into the headquarters of the Municipal Museum. After many renovations, the villa has become a gateway to be able to admire the works of the scholar Roberto Bassi Rathgeb, which amount to 450.
Abano Terme - Museums Pinacoteca Civica al Montirone The Pinacoteca al Montirone is located in a building located next to the monumental entrance of Montirone. A building from the '900 that was used for spa treatments. The Art Gallery consists of three rooms in which more than 50 works of art, drawings and miniatures from the collection of Roberto Bassi Rathgeb from the 15th and 20th century are exhibited.
Arqua'Petrarca - Museums Casa del Petrarca The Casa del Petrarca dates back to the '200, and as can also be seen from the name, it was the residence of the great poet and his family. The building underwent several restorations over the years, such as that of the '500, which gave it the Renaissance aspect that is noticed even today. It is currently managed by the Municipality and is open to the public.
Asiago - Museums Museo del Sacrario In the Sacrary Museum of Asiago there are the fallen of the First World War. Inside it we can see the weapons collected on the battlefields of Asiago together with finds and photographs with the documentations of first two years of war in the mountains from Adige, from the Brenta from 1915 to 1916, the war of Pasubio, the Battle of Ortighara and a miniature construction of the Asiago Plateau in plastic where war events are represented.
Breganze - Museums Museo del Maglio The Maglio Museum consists of several machines and numerous hand tools belonging to the blacksmith Angelo Giusto Tamiello. It also houses a historical archive that documents its long work history.
Brendola - Museums Mostra Permanente di Reperti Archeologici The Permanent Exhibition of Archaeological Finds is located in the municipality of Brendola. In the Museum, objects such as vases, amphorae, glasses and even coins from the Bronze Age until late Roman times are exhibited.
Riese Pio X - Museums Museo Casa Natale di San Pio X The Birthplace Museum of St. Pius X is located in the house where the Saint lived. In 1926, the house was donated by her sister Maria to the Municipality of Riese. The restored building contains objects that belonged to him in his life. The Museum is very famous and has many visitors.
Rivoli Veronese - Museums Museo Napoleonico The Napoleonic Museum of Rivoli Veronese exposes to the public the relics of the Battle of Rivoli where Austrian troops clashed on 14 January 1797, the Austrian troops with those Napoleonic ones. Inside, we find preserved paintings and portraits, a model with scenes from the battle and documents concerning the Napoleonic period. The Museum is open to the public.
Auronzo di Cadore - Museums Museo della Flora, Fauna e Mineralogia The Museum of Flora, Fauna and Mineralogy of the municipality of Auronzo Cadore, is one of the most important museums in the area. It was founded to collect and present to the public the history of the earth and a vast collection of the natural sciences in the area and beyond. The museum is located in 14 rooms, it preserves a large collection of fossils, rocks, minerals and deer families. The Museum holds 149 minerals, 88 fossils, 239 animals. The museum is open to the public and really deserves to be visited.
Badia Polesine - Museums Museo Civico "A. E. Baruffaldi" The Antonio Eugenio Baruffaldi Civic Museum is a museum in Badia Polesine, belonging to the provincial museum system. The Museum was founded as a 'civic collection' in 1968. In the building you can admire objects concerning various historical periods, civil and religious institutions, ceramics, photography, free time and a model of the Adige boat mill. Important is the section that houses paintings by Badiese artists of the nineteenth and twentieth century. and the “Last Supper” by Girolamo Bonsignori from the 16th century.
Baone - Museums Museo di Villa Beatrice d' Este The Museum is located in the rooms of the Villa Beatrice. It was built during the seventeenth century to promote the naturalistic section of the Municipality. The materials cover all the vegetation and the local fauna.
Bassano del Grappa - Museums Museo della Grappa The Grappa Museum was founded in 1993 by the Poli family. The building is located in the center of the city and consists of five rooms. In the different collections on display there is also a collection of bottles of rare grappa belonging to the twentieth century. In one of the rooms of the museum there is a show room where you can buy the products of the Poli Distilleries.
Bassano del Grappa - Museums Museo degli Alpini The Alpine Museum of Bassano del Grappa exhibits works of the First World War. In the museum you can see elements such as bayonets, helmets, plane bombs, splinters and much more. The museum offers collections of great value for the Italian people.
Bassano del Grappa - Museums Museo dei Cappuccini The Capuchin Museum is a small museum in Vicenza. Inside there are works that testify to everyday life, but also objects of sacred art from the period ranging from 1500 onwards. The museum preserves an archive-library and a collection of pharmacy vases belonging to the 17th century.
Bassano del Grappa - Museums Museo Civico The Civic Museum of Bassano del Grappa was built in 1828. In the Museum there are different collections of great value. In the picture gallery there are 500 paintings among which those of the great artist Jacopo dal Ponte stand out. The canovian section supports three thousand drawings, autographs, monochrome etc. you can also admire the “Virgilio Chini” collection, consisting of about 800 vases and bronzes of Greek and Italian origin.
Borgoricco - Museums Museo Civico delle Centuriazioni Romane e dell'Alta Padovana The Civic Museum of Roman Centuriations and Upper Padovana collects the finds received thanks to the excavations carried out in the area. These finds date back to the first century AD. In this venue it is possible to see pottery, amphora, vases, coins, statues and many other objects. The institute is among the most visited in the area.
Venice - Museums Museo Archeologico Nazionale Located on a floor of the former Royal Palace, it has a magnificent collection of antiques with many pieces from collections such as Federico Contarini and Venetian rule. You can also admire a rich collection of pottery and coins.
Vicenza - Museums Museo del Vino The wine museum belongs to the Zonin family. In the museum there are interesting collections with collections that date from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Also of great importance are the 4,000 collections of stamps that come from all over the world. In addition to the museum you can also visit the cellar where the wine is produced.
Venice - Theaters Teatro Malibran Of seventeenth-century origin, here you can admire the most important works of high-level singers. Today, after the re-opening happened in 2002, it has become the second home of the Teatro La Fenice. It owes its name to the singer Maria Malibran Garcia.
Venice - Theaters Teatro a l'Avogaria Located near the Rialto Bridge, opened in 1622, today it houses the Prose Seasonorganized by the Teatro Stabile del Veneto, with operas, concerts and Children's Theater. Its characteristic is that it it is an Italian theater. Its capacity is of 800 seats.
Venice - Theaters Teatro Fondamenta Nuove It overlooks the north lagoon with a structure of brick and wood. A place where the contemporary is the star in Venice, with contemporary dance and theater. Today it is a recognized place of juvenile production.
Venice - Museums Pinacoteca Manfrediana The Art Gallery is located in a building dating from the end of the seventeenth century. Most collections come from from the Marquis Federico Manfredini. Here you can admire paintings and sculptures from the the thirteenth century up to the seventeenth century.
Padova - Theaters Tam Teatro Maddalene Teatro Maddalene opens to the city with exhibitions of theater, music, dance, meetings with musicians, writers, poets and Oikos performing arts workshop for young people. The activity continues in spring or autumn with the de-generational festival.
Padova - Theaters Multisala Pio X The Multiplex Pio X is a meeting place where both theatrical performances and big movies are held. Presentations alternate to video screenings and talks on the topics of the movie, comparisons and insights with guests, food and wine tastings.
Treviso - Theaters Teatro Eden As well as the Municipal Theater, it is part of the Theatres SpA of Treviso and gives rise to musical events, such as at large jazz concerts, as well as dance and drama. It was the headquarters during the renovation of the Teatro Comunale.
Treviso - Theaters Teatro delle Voci This theater is part of the Foundation Cassamarca and it is located in the former movie theater "La Perla" set in the residential district of San Liberale. It is a laboratory of sound, recording, and experimental theater.
Treviso - Theaters Teatro Alcuni This theater is aimed primarily at younger generations, recognizing the educational value of the hidden theater . So it doesn’t offer only shows but it also organizes schools theater, for all generations.
Verona - Churches and places of worship Chiesa della Madonna di Campagna The Church of the Madonna di Campagna was built in the 16th century by the architect Michele Sanmicheli, and after his death the architect Bernardo Brugnoli continued work. The church has a particular octagonal structure that appears circular from the outside and the colonnade also recalls the Roman temples, such as the temple of Vesta in Rome. Inside the structure are preserved precious paintings, artists such as Paolo Farinati and Felice Brusasorzi and also a precious image of the Madonna placed behind the high altar.
Verona - Walls, towers and gates Porta del Palio The Palio Gate was built between 1550 and 1561, on the architectural arrangement of Michele Sanmicheli. The rectangular structure consists of a central entrance hall where the main facade takes over the terraces of the Roman theater of Verona. The articulation of four pairs of columns far from each other, forms the three main spans where the doors are located. The vestment has elements of Veronese tuff and consists of semi-columns of Doric order.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Ridotto San Erasmo Nuovo The Riotto Sant'Erasmo Nuovo was erected by the French between 1832 and 1833. Of the entire system designed, there is only the New Ridotto of S. Erasmo. It is a ground bezel with a water moat protected by a wall at Carnot. Today the structure is in a degraded state and serves as an agricultural warehouse.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Ridotto di Crevan Reduced of Crevan also known as Forte Crevan, is an islet of the Venetian Lagoon, with an area of about 0.4680 hectares. During Austrian rule, a fortress was erected on the island, with the aim of monitoring the southeast access. Currently, the island is private property.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Bevilaqua The ancient Palazzo Bevilacqua is located in the city of Verona. The palace is among the most particular and elegant in the city. For a long time it has been hosting works of great importance, such as the collection of the works of art by Count Marco Bevilacqua, from which the palace also takes its name. In addition, works by Veronese artists such as Orbetto, and not only, such as Tintoretto are exhibited.
Verona - Walls, towers and gates Porta dei Borsari The Borsari Gate was built in the first century AD but certainly it was preceded by another ancient door from the first century BC. During Roman times it was known by the name of Porta Iovia due to the presence of a nearby temple, dedicated to Jupiter Lustrale. The current name refers to the bursaris, so they were called the soldiers who collected the duty. The rectangular structure was composed of the front hole.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Canossa The Canossa Palace was built in 1530, by the architect Michele Sanmicheli. Many frescoes and paintings by the great artists who were in the interior of this building were destroyed during World War II. The palace is considered among the most beautiful in Verona. The palace is still inhabited by the Canossa family.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Loggia del Consiglio The Council Lodge was built around the fifteenth century and had a long construction project, where a group of Verona citizens also participated. It was performed at the behest of the Municipality of Verona, to be used for meetings of the Fatherland Council. The structure has several sculptural reliefs and also many pictorial decorations among which we can notice two bronze high reliefs by Gerolamo Campagna depicting the Annunciation Angel and the Virgin Annunciata .
Verona - Walls, towers and gates Torre Abbaziale di San Zeno The Abbey Tower of San Zeno was raised around the twelfth and the thirteenth century next to the homonymous Abbey. The structure, in stilled brick, is a prominent architectural work and also home to numerous and precious paintings, such as the wall of the tower, in which the scene of a procession of various peoples is depicted that is starting to pay tribute to the sovereign.
Verona - Walls, towers and gates Torre del Gardello The Gardello Tower was raised in the second half of the twelfth century and restored in 1370, with the addition of the bell created by Maestro Jacopo. The latter is characterized by the images of San Zeno Pescatore and the Scaliger coat of arms, but its peculiarity is a bell clock, which turns out to be the first public clock in Verona.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte Stadion (Tomba) Forte Tomba is located in an open countryside and was designed by Genie Direction. It is a structure built on a polygonal base. According to a classic model, the monumental portals stand out, inserted in the severe wall members. A rare construction is encountered in the main powers, while the tuff of Verona covers every other building of the fort, giving it an appearance of extraordinary firmness.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte Azzano o Werk Neu Wratislaw Forte Azzano or Werk Neu Wratislaw of Verona, was built between 1860 and 1861, by the project by Genie Direction, an Austrian company. The property is characterized by a massive polygonal base and is located in the middle of the countryside. Observing the fort from outside we can see that it has a linear and classical structure, which reflects medieval art. It is still well preserved entirely and is accessible to the public.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte Gisella The Gisella Fort dates back to 1862, the date on which it began its activity. Initially it included a large area, with several buildings scattered around the neighboring area. Its main function was that of defense and military. Given its function, it was also used by the army. Since 1998 it was entrusted to the Association of Saint Lucia, which cleaned it up and fixed it. Today it is used for various manifestations.
Verona - Walls, towers and gates Forte Lugagnano Fort Lugagnano was built between 1860 and 1861. Initially it took the name of Werk Kronprins Rudolf, Archduke Rodolf of Habsburg. In the central part of the structure there was the reduced, inside which, the garrison shelters were welcomed. The artillery combat stations were instead protected by crossbars.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte Albrecht (Parona) ruderi Fort Albrecht Parona was built between 1859 and 1860. It is an Austrian fort located in the city of Verona. This building was designed by Genie Direction. The fort was located not far from the mountain and supported a great artillery. Today it is possible to admire it and it is easily accessible.
Verona - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte San Leonardo Forte San Leonardo also known as Torricelle is located on the northern hill of the city of Verona. It was built in 1838, at the behest of Marshal Radetzky who had also collaborated on high fortification projects with the designer Franz von Scholl. The structure has a symmetrical plan with elegant arched tracks. Currently, the fort has been converted into the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, but in its structure still have massive walls and louvers left.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Ex Forte Malamocco The Malamocco Fort was erected before 1847 by the Hapsburg Empire, thus becoming part of the list of fortifications. Recently, the former Malamocco Fort was purchased by a private company, as part of a real estate transaction, concluding a Program Agreement with the City of Venice.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Ex Batteria Fisolo ruderi The former Fisolo Battery, is positioned on the Canal King of Fisola, precisely northwest of the port of Malamocco. It was part of the lagoon defense complex and is one of the four smallest batteries in terms of surface area. Some bunkers were built during World War II, and they are the only buildings of which we can still see the ruins today. Today, the island is private property.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte Sant' Angelo della Polvere Fort Sant'Angelo della Dust is located on the homonymous island, in the Venetian Lagoon. From 1600 until the end of World War II, the island was used as a powder magazine. Currently, the island is in a state of abandonment.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Ex Batteria Trezze The former Trezze Battery is a central island in the Venetian Lagoon, located on the Vittorio Emanuele canal, just west of Tronchetto. In the days of the Serenissima Republic, it was one of seven batteries, which had the task of defending Venice. After World War II it was abandoned, and since 1975 it has been under concession to the company ITALGAS S.p.A, which installed facilities for the decomposition of methane.
Venice - Monuments Ex Batteria Terre Perse Diroccato The former Terre Perse Diroccato Battery is positioned along the coast of the Lido of Venice, in the homonymous resort. During the First World War it was armed with four anti-aircraft guns, and in the last war war, it was built on its structures of coastal reinforced concrete batteries. However, it is in a state of degradation, even though it is now private property.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Ex Batteria Carbonera Carbonera was one of the seven batteries that were part of the defensive system based on small fortresses. These were upgraded under Austrian rule. At the beginning of the 20th century, it became home to a telegraphic radio station of the Italian Navy. Since the 1960s, the island was entirely purchased, while it is currently totally abandoned.
Venice - Monuments Ex Batteria Emo - Casabianca The former Emo Battery — Casabianca, takes its name from the famous Admiral Angelo Emo, who was part of the Italian coastal defense during World War I. It is one of the three batteries built in Venice. Even during the second war conflict, she was actively manned, but she did not intervene in any situation.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte San Andrea The Fort of St. Andrew in Venice is located on the homonymous island, was erected in the mid-1500s and was part of the defensive system of the Venice lagoon. The Fortress was designed by the Veronese architect Michele Sanmicheli, and was built on the remains of the original fifteenth-century tower. The function of the Fortress was to block enemy ships and prevent them from getting closer to the lagoon.
Venice - Walls, towers and gates Torre e Forte San Erasmo Sant'Erasmo is the second largest island in the lagoon. The Massimiliana Tower, located in Sant'Erasmo, was built by the Austrians between 1843 and 1844. The Massimiliana Tower has a circular structure surrounded by a moat and an irregular polygonal embankment. It is the only example in Italy that hosts art exhibitions, photography and various cultural events.
Valli del Pasubio - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte Enna Fort Enna was built in 1910. The structure was used during the wars. The fort is surrounded by a large forest that makes the surrounding environment even more fascinating and interesting.
Valli del Pasubio - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte Maso The Fort Maso is part of the military fortifications system, built during the wars for defense purposes. Currently, the property is private property.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Ottagono Ca' Roman The Octagon Ca' Roman is an island in the Venetian Lagoon, built to protect the lagoon from enemy ships. It was modified by the Austrians and used as a fortress until the end of World War II. A circular reinforced concrete platform emerges on the island, home of artillery. Currently, the island is in a state of neglect and degradation.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Ex Forte Ca Roman The former Fort Ca Roman is located at the western end of the Pellestrina coast in the locality of Caroman. It was built in the early 1800s, with the aim of monitoring and controlling the Port of Chioggia, the coast of Pellestrina and the Caroman Canal.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Ottagono San Pietro The Octagon San Pietro is one of the four octagons that are located in the Venetian Lagoon. During the second Austrian domination, the battery was modified as a strengthening of the lagoon system. It was used by the military, until the Second World War, and later it remained abandoned.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Ottagono Alberoni The Abandoned Octagon is an island in the Venetian Lagoon and is located between the island of Poveglia and the Alberoni. It is part of the fortification system that the Republic of Venice set up against the Turkish threat, with the function of blocking enemy ships from penetrating the lagoon. Currently, the island is in serious decline.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Batteria Rocchetta The Battery Rocchetta located in the town of Alberoni in Venice, was built by the Austrians between 1849 and 1850. Following the unification of Italy, I went under the Italian army, and was strengthened with more modern weapons.
Venice - Castles, palaces and mansions Batteria Morosini ex San Leonardo San Leonardo was initially built by the Austrians in the second domination, and then became the headquarters of the Francesco Morosini Battery in 1910. Today the property is private property and it is not possible to visit it.
Treviso - Parks and nature reserves Giardino e Roseto di Villa Margherita o Villa Manfrin Villa Manfrin or Villa Margherita is one of the most beautiful and well-known villas in the city of Treviso. Of particular beauty are the gardens and rosets of the villa. It dates back to the 18th century and is located in the locality of Sant'Artemio.
Treviso - Monuments Monte di Pietà The ancient seat of the Monte di Pietà is located in the homonymous square, behind the Palazzo del Podestà. The palace was rebuilt in 1462, the year in which the Franciscans proposed the establishment of the Mount of Pietà, which was officially founded in 1496. Inside is the chapel of the Rectors, a valuable environment that preserves frescoes by Fiumicelli.
Rovigo - Museums Pinacoteca del Seminario Vescovile In 1982, the Art Gallery of the Episcopal Seminary was entrusted to the Accademia dei Concordi (1580), ending in fact the reunification of the original Silvestri collection. Thus, a rich art gallery of about 200 works of Venetian art from the fifteenth to the eighteenth century is established, among which some masterpieces known all over the world stand out. In addition, in several windows, pre-Roman and Roman archaeological finds are preserved in black, red and gray ceramics, dating from the fourth to the first century BC.
Rivoli Veronese - Castles, palaces and mansions Tagliata di Incanal The fortress was built in 1884 in the area of a valley located in the Municipality of Monte Cordespino. The building has a structure built of stone. In the eighties of the last century, part of the structure was destroyed due to the construction of new modern infrastructure. Currently, the fortification is the private property of Mr. Cristofaletti Renato.
Santorso - Churches and places of worship Santuario di Sant' Orso The Sanctuary of Sant'Orso was built entirely thanks to the money donated by the faithful of Santorso. In the urn of the chapel, on the right side, the remains of the Saint are preserved, while on the left wall there is a shovel depicting his death. From 1777 the Sanctuary was also dedicated to Santa Maria del Summano.
Thiene - Walls, towers and gates Torre Civica del Serlio The Serlio Civic Tower was built in the years between 1640 and 1655. The project of its construction dates back to 1549 and was designed by the Bologna architect Sebastiano Serlio. Currently, it is one of the very few bell towers that have survived to this day.
Thiene - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Porto Colleoni The Porto Colleoni Castle was built during the fifteenth century by one of the richest lords of Vicenza, Francesco Porto. The castle was owned by the Porto family until 1816, the year in which it was inherited by the Colleoni family, its owners until 1918. Finally, the castle was transformed into a home by the Thiene family, who still owns it.
Fratta Polesine - Castles, palaces and mansions Villa Avezzu The Villa Grimani Molin Avezzù was built in 1550. Its structure has a Palladian shape and a “Badoera” style. In the rooms of the building there are some frescoes from the Giallo Fiorentino school.
Feltre - Walls, towers and gates Porta Pusterla Porta Pusterla was completed in 1494 and constituted the ancient pedestrian access south of the city of Feltre. The Gate takes its name from a secret door called “posterla” that allowed the quick exit towards the citadel. The structure was equipped with louvers and caditoes on the external front while the façade divided into two parts had a fresco on the lower part, while in the upper part of the tombstones and coats of arms.
Marostica - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Inferiore The Lower Castle was built in 1320 by Cansignorio della Scala. In the following centuries it has undergone some restorations and renovations. The Castle, also known as the Fortress, is currently home to the Municipal Residence.
Lendinara - Monuments Statua di Giuseppe Garibaldi The Statue of Giuseppe Garibaldi is located in the center of Piazza Pisacane, in the locality of Lendinara. The monument was built in 1884 and is one of the first monuments built in honor of Giuseppe Garibaldi, in memory of the landing of the Garibaldine troops in which they found refuge at the time of the flight of the Austrians.
Cologna Veneta - Walls, towers and gates Torre Civica di Cologna The Civic Tower of Cologna Veneta was built in 1555. In one of its facades is the municipal coat of arms, while in the other a sacred effigy built of wood representing the Madonna. The building has a quadrangular structure built of bricks.
Cortina d'Ampezzo - Museums Forte Tre Sassi The Fort was built between 1897 and 1901 by the Austro-Hungarian army, with the function of rejecting the advance of the Italian Army. Currently, the structure is run by the Lancedelli family and inside is the Great War Museum.
Enego - Walls, towers and gates Torre Scaligera The Tower of Piazza was erected by the Scaligeri family around 1300 as a sign of their domination. Originally it was part of the castle but the latter was destroyed and the tower is all that remains. After many restoration works it can finally be visited but only upon prior reservation.
Enego - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte Lisser Lisser Fort was built between 1911 and 1912 with the task of defending access to Valsugana from enemy attacks. The structure is built of stone blocks and has four cannons in revolving domes and four machine guns in armored locations. After being seriously damaged during the 1916 offensive, in 1917 it fell into the hands of the Austrians.
Feltre - Monumental Trees Albero Monumentale The Monumental Tree has been watching Piazza Vittorino da Feltre since 1870. It is known for its rare height that reaches twenty-four meters, with the exception of other trees of its factness. It is called Sophora Japonica and belongs to a species of Eastern origin.
Castelfranco Veneto - Castles, palaces and mansions Villa Revedin Bolasco Villa Revedin Bolasco was built between 1852 and 1865 at the behest of the Austrian podestà Francesco Revedin who entrusted the design to the Venetian architect Giambattista Meduna. Of great beauty are the staircase and the elegant stables due to Count Revedin's passion for horses. The Ballroom performed by the painter Giacomo Casa da Conegliano does not go unnoticed. The Austrian Count also set up a magnificent English park, now known as Parco Bolasco.
Castelfranco Veneto - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Castelfranco Veneto The Castle of Castelfranco Veneto was built between 1195 and 1199. It looks like a mighty red brick structure built on an existing embankment. Inside we find the Academic Theatre built in 1754, by the architect Francesco Maria Preti and also the Duomo built in the land where the ancient church dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta and St. Liberal.
Arsie' - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte Leone The fort was built at the beginning of the 20th century as part of the Brenta Cismon fortress. Its primary feature is the fortification, being built in World War I for war reasons (even if the building was never used in battles). Today, the structure can be freely visited by the public, at least from the outside.
Arsie' - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte Cima Lan Diroccato The fort dates back to the beginning of the 20th century and, at the time, worked as part of the Brenta-Cismon defensive system. Because of his geographical position, he never had the chance to be part and be involved in the battles even though there were four cannons inside. In order not to allow enemies to conquer him, he was demolished with explosives. What is currently left of the fort is only the wall of the moat and some 'hidden' ruins in the middle of a large green forest.
Arzignano - Castles, palaces and mansions Rocca Scaligera The fortress took this name because the first masters were the Scaligeri. The latter were intended to build a defensive fortress. The construction dates back to the 14th century. For more than a century, the fortress has been home to the rectory of the parish of Castello. The castle is a wonder of architecture and nature also because from here you can enjoy a beautiful view. It was last restored in 2000 and now it is in excellent condition.
Monselice - Parks and nature reserves Giardino di Villa Emo The Garden of Villa Emo is located in the sixteenth-century villa built by Vincenzo Scamozzi at the foot of the Euganean Hills. The Garden is composed of Venetian — Renaissance elements. Its typical Italian garden structure creates great admiration among tourists.
Galzignano Terme - Parks and nature reserves Giardino Barbarigo The Barbarigo Garden is one of the most elegant Italian gardens that can be visited. Nestled among the Euganean Hills, it was created by Zuane Francesco Barbarigo. The entrance consists of a majestic white stone door, called Diana, which leads to a suggestive path made of flaming fountains, statues and mazes.
Bassano del Grappa - Castles, palaces and mansions Palazzo Bonaguro Palazzo Bonaguro was built in the fifteenth century and was a possession of the Veggia family. Later they decided to build also a scenographic garden with statues and fountains with a sixteenth-century taste around the farm. The structure of the building consists of large overlapping rooms and stairs that lead into the rooms divided on various floors. There are also decorative elements of Bassano and Venetian tradition and various frescoes in the ceiling.
Bassano del Grappa - Bridges Ponte degli Alpini Ponte degli Alpini is located in the city of Bassano del Grappa and is made of wood. Work on the reconstruction began in 1567 and ended in 1569. In 1813, the bridge was set on fire by Eugenio of Beauharnais. During the First World War, the Italian troops of General Luigi Cadorna passed on the bridge to face the defense of the territories of the plateau of the seven municipalities, following this story it took its name Alpine Bridge. The bridge is a communication route between Bassano and Vicenza.
Bassano del Grappa - Walls, towers and gates Porta Dieda The Dieda Gate was placed on what was once the Berri Castle, in Bassano del Grappa, opened only in 1541. His task was to connect the various residential parts of the city. The front of the door has a fresco at the top where a winged lion is depicted with a book in sign of loyalty. At the bottom, instead, a fresco by Jacopo Dal Ponte, in which Rufo was depicted on a soaring horse.
Bassano del Grappa - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Ser Ivano Ser Ivano Tower or Torre Bolzonella is located next to the property of Castello degli Ezzelini. The name comes from the masnadiere of Ezzelino III called Ser Ivano. The structure rises for thirty meters and performed the function of defending the surrounding territory.
Caorle - Walls, towers and gates Campanile Cilindrico The Cylindrical Bell Tower represents one of the architectural symbols of Caorle. It is composed of a stone bases and a higher part in brick. Its bells date back to the seventeenth century.
Bassano del Grappa - Castles, palaces and mansions Monte di Pieta The Palazzetto del Monte di Pietà was built in 1454, to be used as a grain warehouse. Subsequently it was destined for its current headquarters and has a Renaissance façade adorned with inscriptions and coats of arms, among them also the archaic coat of arms of the Bassano city.
Bassano del Grappa - Churches and places of worship Tempio Ossario The Ossuary Temple of Bassano del Grappa represents the military shrine, where the remains of soldiers who died in World War I are collected. Initially, the Cathedral of Bassano was designed and built and in 1930, at the request of the Ministry of Defense, it was transformed into a shrine. Inside, we find more than five thousand soldiers from all Italian regions of a very young age and also four officers with the Gold Medal.
Mirano - Walls, towers and gates Torre di Zianigo The tower of Zianigo, today the bell tower of the Church, dates back to the 13th century. The structure is composed of the clock and the bell tower. Its construction was commissioned by the Carraresi, whose coat of arms is still visible today on the facade.
Monselice - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Lispida The Castle of Lispida was located in 1150 of the monastery of Sant'Agostino that owned the hill and the adjacent church of Santa Maria Ispida. In the place where these religious buildings stood, the vine and the olive tree were usually cultivated. The history of the monastery ended in 1792, when the property was purchased by the Corinaldi Counts. Thus begins a long journey of this noble family who equipped the building with cellars, thus producing a wine renowned throughout Europe.
Monselice - Walls, towers and gates Torre Civica The Civic Tower of Monselice also known as Torre dell'Orologio and dates back to 1239. It is characterized by the masonry made in tanning courses alternating with bricks. During the 16th century, a cell was built in the upper part of the Tower for the location of the civic bell.
Monselice - Walls, towers and gates Torre Ossicella Torre Ossicella also known as Torre dell'Orologio dates back to the beginning of the thirteenth century. Its construction was made with bricks and trachite. It was originally connected to the city walls that was destroyed in the nineteenth century. The Tower is now for civic use and cannot be visited internally due to renovations.
Monselice - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello Cini The Cini Castle of Monselice is a majestic architectural complex that rises at the foot of the Colle della Rocca. It collects different types of buildings built during the 11th and 16th centuries. It is composed of the 11th century Romanesque House, the 12th century Castelletto, the Ezzeliniana Tower and Ca' Marcello dating back to the fifteenth century. During the following centuries the complex lost its initial function, but thanks to Count Vittorio Cini, in 1935, the structure and composition of the castle returned to its former glory.
Monselice - Walls, towers and gates Mastio Federiciano The Federician Keep was built in 1239 at the behest of Emperor Frederick II and is located on top of the Colle della Rocca in Monselice. The construction project included the demolition of the ancient Parish Church of Santa Giustina and the reuse of religious structures. The structure has a pyramidal trunk base that stands for about twenty meters high. Recent interventions have also come to light some artifacts from the lower Middle Ages. In fact, inside the Keep there is a museum with the excavation finds found during the research.
Montecchio Maggiore - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello della Villa (di Romeo) The Castle of Romeo's Villa was built to remember the tragic Shakespearian love story of Romeo and Juliet. Next to it is also the castle dedicated to Juliet. There is no certainty about the precise date of construction but it is thought to date back to Roman times. Today of the entire original structure, only part can be visited and open to the public.
Montecchio Maggiore - Castles, palaces and mansions Castello di Bellaguardia o di Giulietta Diroccato Juliet's Castle was built resuming the Shakespearean tragedy of the two young people in love. The building is located in this location as it tells a story similar to that of Shakespeare, but told by another author and having two characters in the area as protagonists. The first testimonies of the construction period refer to the Romans. Today it is possible to visit it, even if only the ruins are left.
Nervesa della Battaglia - Monuments Sacello F. Baracca The Sacello F. Baracca rises in memory of the great Romagna aviator Francesco Baracca in the place where it was shot down during the Battle of the Solstice, in 1918. The work consists of eight Doric columns that support the dome surmounted by a small cross. At the base of the Sacello are the symbols dear to the aviator, such as the hippogryph, the rampant horse and the signatures of the parents.
Padova - Monuments Casa di Ezzelino The original plant of the Ezzelino House dates back to the twelfth century, but the current appearance is the result of a series of restorations carried out over the years due to some damages suffered. Today's structure has decorative elements from the late Gothic in Nanto stone. Today, the building is privately owned and therefore cannot be visited.
Pozzonovo - Parks and nature reserves Parco Valcorba - Giardino Zoologico The Valcorba Park was created in 2000 on the remains of a previous zoo located near Monte Lonzina. The park houses about two hundred and twenty animals of about seventy different species.
Padova - Castles, palaces and mansions Bastione Alicorno Bastione Alicorno is located in the southern part of the city of Padua. It is located underground and has an extension of 9084 m². In the past, the chambers of the bastion contained gunships.
Padova - Walls, towers and gates Torre Torlonga The tower was erected during the 9th century, as a defensive structure. The building underwent a deep restoration during the '200, under the rule of Ezzelino III, who turned it into a prison. During the 18th century, after many years of total abandonment, the building became the seat of the Astronomical Observatory of Padua, currently still active.
Padova - Walls, towers and gates Torre degli Anziani The Tower of the Elders is a medieval civic tower, located between the Palace of the Elders and the Council Palace of Padua. The property has a height of 45 meters and most of the building material dates back to Roman times.
Padova - Walls, towers and gates Porta Liviana The Porta Liviana, also known as the “Ponte Corvo”, was built in the '500. It took this name from Bartolomeo d'Alviano, an important person in the history of Padua. The project was carried out by Sebastiano Mariani. This is a brick structure, with well-groomed details.
Pastrengo - Walls, towers and gates Forte Benedeck The Benedeck Fort, located in Pastrengo, was named after General Ludwig August Von Benedeck. Work on the construction of the fort was completed in 1861. When it was built, it was chosen to do it on a hill, as a strategic point in case of war. Today, the fortification is a private property.
Pastrengo - Walls, towers and gates Forte Degenfeld Fort Degenfeld was built between 1859 and 1861 by the Austrians. It was named after Commander August Graf Degenfeld Schonburg. Its structure also included a dozen cannons and a cistern for collecting rainwater. Since the early twentieth century it has been no longer used, but today it is still preserved in good condition. Currently it can be visited only on request, since it is privately owned.
Pastrengo - Walls, towers and gates Forte Leopold Fort Leopold was built in 1861 dedicated to Prince Leopold Anaht-Dessau. This construction was intended to be the headquarters of the command, on which other forts depended. Today it has been transformed into a restaurant/pizzeria.
Pastrengo - Castles, palaces and mansions Forte Nugent Fort Nugent is named after General Lavant Graf Von Westenrath, who was also the Captain of the King of Naples. You don't have a sure date about its construction, but it is assumed around the nineteenth century. One of its main functions was to protect against attacks and served as a sighting point in the event of war. Today it has been transformed into a restaurant.