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VISITITALY WHAT TO SEE VENETO

Things to do in Veneto Italy – what to see, best cities, attractions and activities.

Welcome to Veneto in Italy, one of the most popular vacation destination in the world. If you’are planning to visit Italy for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed. Find out what to see in the main cities of art such as Venice and the Grand Canal, Verona and the tragedy of William Shakespeare, Vicenza and its Olympic Theater, what to do on a day trip to the sea or in the mountains, which are the most important Venetian villages unusual to visit. Whether you travel by motorbike or camper, or you decide to visit Veneto in summer or winter, on a rainy or sunny day, whether you have two or three days available, Visititaly always offers you the right tips for planning a trip. Travelers will appreciate this italian region with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Veneto and its territory. Share and suggest a place you've visited.

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

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.

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.”

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.

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 - 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 - 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 - 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 - 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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

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.

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 - 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.

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 - 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 - 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.

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 .

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.

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 - 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.

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 - 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 - 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 - 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.

Veneto: other suggestions for sleeping

Hotel Terme Roma**** - >Abano Terme
Hotel Terme Roma****
Abano Terme - Via Mazzini, 1
e-mail www +39498669127
Hotel Quisisana Terme - >Abano Terme
Hotel Quisisana Terme
Abano Terme - Viale Delle Terme 67
e-mail www +39498600099
Hotel Terme Helvetia **** - >Abano Terme
Hotel Terme Helvetia ****
Abano Terme - Via Marzia, 49
e-mail www +39498669811
The Hotel Terme Helvetia overlooks the Piazza del Sacro Cuore. The menu changes daily and is perfect for you to enjoy the specialties of Italian cuisine and international Hotel Helvetia offers thermal and SPA; in addition you can benefit of all kinds of massages carried out professionally. The indoor and outdoor swimming pools are equipped with various types of Jacuzzi,waterfalls and Kneipp.
Hotel Terme Antoniano - >Montegrotto Terme
Hotel Terme Antoniano
Montegrotto Terme - Via Fasolo, 12
e-mail www +3949794177
Continental Terme Hotel - >Montegrotto Terme
Continental Terme Hotel
Montegrotto Terme - Via Neroniana, 8
e-mail www +3949793522
Surrounded by a wide green park, the CONTINENTAL TERME HOTEL is situated at the bottom of Euganean Hills in the well-known thermal area of MONTEGROTTO TERME. Its essential and refined spaces offer guests comfort and relax. The 5 thermal swimming pools have been designed to join the traditional thermal water treatment of the Euganean Basin with the new technology of water-air massage. The Hotel has its own thermal centrum for the mudtherapy, the inhalations, the therapeutic massages, a relaxing SPA with thermal grotto, Sauna, Hammam, emotional showers and salt room and a Beauty Farm "DamaDama". The five thermal pools, the SPA, the panoramic fitness room with Tecnogym equipment, the miniature golf, the tennis and the football courts offer many opportunities for moving and having fun. The Continental is the ideal place for relaxation, sport and culture. .
Hotel Condor - >Jesolo
Hotel Condor
Jesolo - Via Padova, 35
e-mail www +39421371983
Park Hotel Pineta & Dependance Suite - >Eraclea Mare
Park Hotel Pineta & Dependance Suite
Eraclea Mare - Via Della Pineta, 32
e-mail www +3942166063
Hotel Garden Sea - >Caorle
Hotel Garden Sea
Caorle - Piazza Belvedere, 2
e-mail www +39421210036
The Sea Garden Hotel is charmingly located in the lovely little bay of Levante beach, a setting that is sure to make a vacation here with us indeed well spent, where every day feels like you are on holiday. We have designed for our guests an area of simple elegance, in the colours, materials and overall atmosphere that you will find here with us. The wide sandy beach and all the facilities available will leave you wanting to come back. There are pools, gardens, an exclusive restaurant, even a wellness center where you can get a massage, and of course, you simply must discover what there is to see in the area of Eastern Veneto. We have found the perfect location where you can escape from the hectic frenzy of every day life and sit back, relax and enjoy the good life!
Agriturismo Cornolere - Forner Walter - >Castelcucco
Agriturismo Cornolere - Forner Walter
Castelcucco - Via Collalto46
e-mail www +39423563139--3384394501
Il Maggiociondolo - >Schio
Il Maggiociondolo
Schio - Contrã  Proveste1
e-mail www +39445635512
Silence, peace and tranquility just a stone’s throw from Schio. The agricultural tourism "Il Maggiociondolo" is located on the mountainside of the Vicentine Pre-Alps, at an altitude of 700 metres (2297 feet), in the heart of the Tretto green plateau.
Agriturismo La Meridiana - Bolzonello Michele - >Crocetta del Montello
Agriturismo La Meridiana - Bolzonello Michele
Crocetta del Montello - Via Erizzo106/B
e-mail www +39423665323-+393488583054
Agriturismo Agriverde - >Massanzago
Agriturismo Agriverde
Massanzago - Via Arzaroni Ovest 24
e-mail www +39495747674-3401502759
La Casa Del Mulino - >Due Carrare
La Casa Del Mulino
Due Carrare - Via Pontemanco98/100
e-mail www +39499100009-3387868093
Casa Di Luciana - >San Martino Buon Albergo
Casa Di Luciana
San Martino Buon Albergo - Via Miravalle3 - Marcellise
e-mail www +39458740167-3337398657
Country House Ranch Alle Roste - >Rivamonte Agordino
Country House Ranch Alle Roste
Rivamonte Agordino - Via Roste 1/A
e-mail www +39(0)43769133-00393356952970
B&B IL DUOMO - >Verona
B&B IL DUOMO
Verona - Via Duomo 19
e-mail www +39458034006
In and old historical palace in the main Duomo Sreet, three nice double rooms all with private bathroom, Wi-Fi, with use kitchen and breakfast self-service, Free parking - What time to arrive......???
Alla Galleria B & B - >Verona
Alla Galleria B & B
Verona - Via Antonio Cantore4
e-mail www +393472488462
Residence Parco Lago Di Garda - >Malcesine
Residence Parco Lago Di Garda
Malcesine - Via Gardesana384/5
e-mail www +39457400050
Residence Parco Lago di Garda is situated in a peaceful and sunny location with a fine lake view, just 50 meters from the lake. In a few minutes you can easily reach the historical center of Malcesine and the panoramic cableway Monte Baldo by walking or cycling along the lake on the new cycle-track. We offer you one-room apartments (kitchen/living room with a double sofa bed, WC with shower) and 2-rooms apartments (double bedroom, kitchen/living room with a double sofa bed, WC with shower), all with lake view, on the ground floor with garden or on the first floor with balcony. All apartments equipped with: garden/balcony with lake view, air conditioning/heating, safe, LCD SAT TV, internet Wi-Fi, fridge, dishwasher, microwave-oven, coffee-machine, toaster, kitchen tools. You can also enjoy our swimming pool and garden. There is a parking and a bike and surf storage available for you.
A Luxury Villa Venice - >Cessalto
A Luxury Villa Venice
Cessalto
e-mail www +39+447583375661
A large luxury villa located just 30 minutes from Venice by train or car. With 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms plus guest toilet, there are many bedrooms en-suite to facilitate large groups up to 14 in beds plus two small camp beds suitable for children. There is a gym, a large kitchen, large airy living room with dining annex and bar, satellite TV and free wifi. Setv in a tranquil setting surrounded by vineyards and walnut farm. The South Facing terrace gets the sun all day long and is luxuriously furnished to fully enjoy outdoor living. The integrated BBQ on the terrace is also great for outdoor cooking. The finest Veneto vineyards surround us, so you can buy the very best Prosecco and local wines direct from the wineries. Only 15-20 minute drive to the popular beach resorts of Lido di Jesolo and Caorle and Aqualandia Water Theme Park at Lido di Jesolo. You can walk to the small local village or take the two bicycles provided. There is a large town less than 5 minutes drive away at San Dona di Piave. There are fantastic local restaurants nearby just a few minutes drive away. There are two driveways with parking for large groups.
Aquacamp - >Brenzone
Aquacamp
Brenzone - Via Del Dosso N. 1
e-mail www +39457420184
Situated within an olive tree orchard typical to the lake Garda area, Aquacamp offers the advantages of a completely ralaxing holiday which also allows you enjoy your freedom. Our Bungalows are completely equipped and a private carpark is provided as well. The Campground is set in a peaceful zone while being centrally located which allows for our guest to enjoy all the sports of the seasons. A few steps away from the characteristic beach of the Campground access is provided, via tunnel, to the Acquafresca Sailing Club and to the a beach volley and beach soccer camp. There is also free Wi-Fi access near the reception. During the low season Aqu offers long-term stays at temptin.
Villa Adriano B & B - >Cavaion Veronese
Villa Adriano B & B
Cavaion Veronese - Via Pavesi1 - Loc. Sega
e-mail www +393407930658
Agriturismo Val Di Pellegrini Lucia - >Costermano
Agriturismo Val Di Pellegrini Lucia
Costermano - Via Val1
e-mail www +39457200500-3408118035
Corte Del Bosco - >Garda
Corte Del Bosco
Garda - Via San Bernardo,176/178
e-mail www +393270055391
Master Camere ed Appartamenti - >Lazise
Master Camere ed Appartamenti
Lazise - Via Roarlongo,13
e-mail www +39454683966
The Master is a modern building in the Roarlongo area of Lazise, 600 metres from the shores of Lake Garda. It offers free parking, and air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Gardaland fun park is 2 km away. All rooms feature an LCD TV with DVD player, cool tiled floors, and functional furniture. The apartments come with a living room with kitchen and dining area. Some are located on the ground floor, and some offer views of the lake. The Master serves a varied breakfast buffet, including sweet and savoury food. The annex restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. There is a bicycle garage on site. The bus that goes around the lake stops right outside the property.
Camping Marelago - >Caorle
Camping Marelago
Caorle - Via Dei Cigni 18 - Lido Altanea
e-mail www +39421299025
Charming three star campsite of moderate scale and well equipped in the beach of Caorle Altanea with swimming pool for adults and children, large solarium with umbrellas and sun beds, play corner, animation, common facilities with laundry, nursery and baby baths. Beach service to book on request. It offers shaded pitches of different sizes, nice air conditioned mobile homes or pitches with a small brickwork construction with a private bathroom and a kitchenette for cooking and washing dishes. All pitches have electric connection, water connection and sat TV. At the entrance of the campsite you find a well-stocked bar and mini-market and nearby a lot of facilities such as shops, restaurants, bars, pizzerias. In addition to children’s animation, it offers its guests the opportunity to participate for free to the animation of the resort that hosts parties, games and shows. Wi-Fi and discounts for golf players.
HOTEL MONACO - >Santo Stefano di Cadore
HOTEL MONACO
Santo Stefano di Cadore - Via Lungo Piave 60
e-mail www +39435420440

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