Regions of Italy : Veneto

Cities: The regional capital is Venice. Other important cities are: Verona, Padua, Vicenza, Treviso, Rovigo, Belluno.

Art: In the region numerous and important Roman traces can be found: the best known example is the Arena of Verona. In the area around Venice, Byzantine influences are visible (St. Mark and the Cathedral of Torcello); in the hinterland, away from the sea there are many outstanding examples of Romanesque and Gothic art. The Renaissance palaces are numerous and of great value.

Museums: In Venice: the Academy Galleries house the major collections of Venetian painting from 1300 to 1700; the G. Franchetti Gallery houses important paintings, while Guggenheim collection exhibits international works of contemporary art. In the Palazzo Grassi, exhibitions of international interest are organized every year. In this beautiful city there are also: the Museum of the eighteenth century life in Venice with tapestries, attire, furniture and paintings; the National Gallery of Modern Art, the Oriental Museum and the Correr Museum, which is reserved to Renaissance masterpieces. In Verona the Civic Museum of Art, which is devoted to the great Verona painting, the Archaeologic Museum and the Museum of Frescoes can be visited. Vicenza offers: the Civic Museum (ethnology and archaeology) and the Pinacoteca. In Padua the famous Scrovegni Chapel, with Giotto’s frescoes, can be admired; the Civic Museum and the botanic garden, the oldest in Europe, can be admired. In Treviso there is the Museum of the Casa Trevigiana with modern furniture and sculptures. Rovigo has the Gallery of the Concordi (Venetian school from the fifteenth to the eighteenth century) and the Civic Museum of the Polesine Civilization.

To be visited: The Venetian islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello; Chioggia; the canals of the Brenta and the Veneto villas. Visitors can admire the enchanting and unique lagoon and the majestic reddish spires of the Dolomites.

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Rialto Hotel Venice  The Rialto Hotel is located right in front of 'Rialto' facing the laguna, very close to the heart of Venice. Below, a steady stream of gondolas and boats make their way along the Grand Canal and the water-buses stop a few paces away so that the whole of Venice is at your disposal. More Recommended Hotels in Venice

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Most people speed through the Veneto on their way to our favorite Italian city, Venice. From the train, the landscape sometimes looks flat and unappealing, yet its small cities are fascinating treasure troves of art and beacons of fine living, and only a few miles to the north the Alps begin, their foothills dotted with charming towns and lined with picturesque world-class vineyards. Because the average traveler aims only to see the city on the lagoon, the rest of the region is blessedly devoid of tourist crowds, and yet, consider what they are missing:

Verona, home to Romeo and Juliet, one of the prettiest and most historical little cities in the whole country. Vicenza, the memorable "laboratory" for a man who may have been the most influential architect in history, Andrea Palladio. Treviso, birthplace of radicchio and our all-time favorite town in Italy. Soave, a fairy-tale castle town whose name you may already know from your local wine shop. Abano, a classic 19th-century thermal spa town. Chioggia, a mini-Venice with all the canals and none of the crowds. Lake Garda, flanked by lemon and olive groves, with the snowy Alps reflected in its silvery waters. Teensy Marostica, where you can watch a human chess game whose living pieces are garbed in Renaissance costumes. Bassano del Grappa, the sub-alpine home of white asparagus. Cortina d'Ampezzo, one of Europe's classiest ski resorts. Valpollicella, a verdant valley strewn with countless family wineries. Padua the Erudite, where lovers of Renaissance painting can see Giotto's memorable fresco cycle.

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Tryp Hotel Sol Melia Verona  The Tryp Hotel Sol Melia Verona is a modern and comfortable hotel especially indicated for business trips and conferences. This hotel is located in the suburbs of Verona, in the industrial area of San Giovanni Lupatoto and is well communicated with the most important cities in Northern Italy. Distributed on 11 floors, the hotel offers 196 rooms and 7 junior suites with a stunning view of the Dolomiti Mountains and Verona. You can dine at the a la carte restaurant, which is specialized in serving regional and Mediterranean cuisine. In addition, this hotel offers 9 meeting and banqueting halls suitable for all kinds of events and celebrations. >> click here for last minute offers | >> click here for year round hotel reservation

These and many other delights await you in this issue of our newsletter, along with lots of practical information to help you get the most out of logistically-challenging Venice. Come with us on a tour of the region, and perhaps you too will decide to linger a while on your way to La Serenissima.

Private Tour of the Veneto Region

• Vicenza and Palladio villas
• Verona and the surrounding villas
• Padova, Villa Contarini, Este and Monselice

Padova (Padua)

Usually most guide books refer to Padova (Padua) in reference to a cheap alternative to stay while visiting Venice overlooking the attractions the city has to offer.
The star attraction of the city of Padova is the Scrovegni Chapel which was erected in the 13 th century. An unassuming building from the exterior, the interior houses one of Italy 's most precious works of art that has been recently restored.
The huge Basilica di Sant' Antonio, crowned by Byzantine domes and minaret style towers is only second to the Basilica of St. marks for its Asian inspired beauty.
The Botanical Gardens of Padova date back to 1545 and owe their creation to one Daniele Barbaro owner of the Villa Barbaro and close friend of Andrea Palladio.
Piazza dei Signori, is the sight of the daily market which runs from the early morning hours until midday .
On the outskirts of Padova there are other attractions that could help visitors to the city enjoy spending a couple of nights in this city. Directly behind Padua are the Colle Euganei hills home to famous spa resorts and lush-green hills that are ideal for cyclists. And between Padova and Venice lies the Riviera Brenta, a waterway that is home to over 200 villas including Palladio's Villa Malcontenta.

Villa Tacchi Hotel Padova   Villa Tacchi Hotel Padova is a charming 17th century villa, located close to a beautiful church and an ice house. Situated about 7 kilometres from Vicenza, the hotel is an ideal solution to visit the most important Venetian cities of art. This splendid building, decorated in Palladium style, offers a total of 49 guest rooms that are furnished in a classical style, along with the latest conveniences. Villa Tacchi Hotel lavishes discerning palates with a variety of gourmet dining experiences and with the coupling of some of the most famous domestic foods. Guests can also relax at the bar with their favourite drink. Business delegates can avail the services of the hotel's 7 conference rooms, which accommodates up to 300 people. >> click here for last minute offers - >> click here for year round hotel reservation

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Vicenza

 is a city in northern Italy, is the capital of the eponymous province in the Veneto region, at the northern base of the Monti Berici, straddling the Bacchiglione river. Vicenza is approximately 60 km west of Venice and 200 km east of Milan. The surrounding country is agricultural, but there are also quarries of marble, sulphur, copper, and silver mines, and beds of lignite and kaolin; mineral springs also abound, the most famous being those of Recoaro. The city has an active and lively industrial sector, which is especially famous for jewelry and clothing factories. The Gold Exposition is world-famous and it takes place in Vicenza three times per year (January, June, September). Other industries worthy of mention are the woolen and silk, pottery, and musical instruments.

De La Ville Boscolo Hotel Vicenza   Hotel De La Ville is a luxurious, modern hotel located in the historic heart of the city of Vicenza. The railway station is a kilometre from the hotel while the Venice and Verona airports are 60 and 30 kilometres away, respectively. Hotel De La Ville offers excellent accommodation and a high level of service. All rooms are air-conditioned and are decorated with beautiful antiques. Guests can enjoy Veneto dishes, international specialities and excellent wines at the in-house restaurant and bar. De La Ville offers a variety of meeting rooms to guarantee the perfect setting for every meeting and special event. >> click here for last minute offers - >> click here for year round hotel reservation

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Gastronomy

VENICE is known for its amazing food markets, particularly the fish market. Radicchio lettuces, chicory and dandelions are commercially grown. Padua is also famous for its market and for its strawberries and asparagus, sausages, and black risotto. Salt cod, risi e bisi (rice with peas) and fried fish are specialties of Veneto and polenta is served with everything. Well known wines include valpolicella and soave and the rich red, amarone. Grapes have been grown since the Bronze Age around Verona.