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Region of Italy
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Veneto is a region in north-eastern Italy, with its capital in Venice. Beyond the well-known attractions of Venice, there is a lot to see in the region, including art and culture in the cities and Lake Garda with stunning towns. Activities in the region include hiking and skiing in the Alps, going to beaches and wine and food tours.
The Metropolitan City of Venice (Città Metropolitana di Venezia) that includes the Venetian Lagoon, a bay of the Adriatic Sea with several islands. In addition to the city of Venice, the province offers several other attractions, including Caorle on the Adriatic Coast with its narrow streets, coloured houses, and cylindrical bell tower, and Jesolo, with its long sandy beach, tourist attractions, and nightlife.
Belluno (Province of Belluno) is the northernmost edge of the Veneto region of Italy. It is an entirely mountainous region, the territory of the Dolomites is its main symbol, being exactly in the centre of this mountain system and hosting some of the highest and most beautiful mountains.
Padua or Province of Padua (Italian: Provincia di Padova) is in the Veneto region of Italy.
Treviso Province is in the Veneto region of Italy. The city of Treviso , with its historic centre characterised by canals and medieval buildings, is a popular destination for cultural tourism.
Verona is a province in Veneto, a region in northeast Italy. Due to its historic importance, the province boasts a large number of castles, towers, hermitages, monasteries, sanctuaries, and old Romanesque parishes.
Vicenze Province is in the Veneto region of Italy. The province is rich in monuments, palaces, churches and villas that testify to the different historical and artistic moments of its history.
The Veneto region is well connected, with 3 international airports in Venice, Verona and Treviso with dozens of airlines flying in.
Read in the guideTrain travel is comfortable, safe and cheap and reaches small towns as well as big cities. Info and tickets at the Trenitalia website.
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with St. Mark's Square, the Great Lagoon, the gondolas on the Grand Canal, Venice's Carnival together with great architecture, artistic masterpieces, particular narrow streets, the Biennale, the Marine Republic, but Veneto is not only Venice.
a walled city, with its medieval castle still in nearly-perfect condition.
in the province of Belluno, is part of the Veneto as well. A place with spectacular views of the Dolomites where you can relax and walk in summer and go skiing in winter. The Olympic Wintergames in 1956 helped Cortina d'Ampezzo to become a city known anywhere in the world.
the ancient and learned city with its Basilica del Santo that houses the relics of Saint Antonio is one of the major attraction points for millions of pilgrims every year.
the city of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. If you plan to go to Verona you should at least try to get one of the rare tickets for the opera in the Arena.
famous for the many villas by Palladio in its surrounding hills
a city of canals and ancient fortification walls
If you are staying in Venice and wish to avoid the more touristy and expensive areas, along with the accompanying noise, Lido is an under-appreciated gem. Trendier and more residential than traditional Venice, it still offers small canals, a variety of dining and impressive views of the city from across the Lagoon.
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