Have you long dreamed of visiting Venice and strolling along the Rialto Bridge? Have you wanted for years to plan a romantic weekend in Verona, surrounded by art, nature, and good food? Would you like to go trekking in breathtaking landscapes with the Dolomites before you and Lake Garda in the background? The time has come to make your wishes come true! Follow our tips to travel in Veneto and discover its wonders!
Venice, the Pearl of Italy
Veneto is a land rich in beauty and open-air works of art, both natural and architectural. Venice is undoubtedly the symbol city of this region and so every respectable tour includes its lagoon among the main stops.
Venice is a unique city in the world, which indeed has many imitators, but none truly capable of replicating the magic of its canals and villas. In Italy, tourism numbers for the lagoon city are second only to those of Rome. So don’t miss the chance to visit while traveling in Veneto!
There are many things to see: the Bridge of Sighs and the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark’s Square and its Basilica, rich in Romanesque and Byzantine elements, the Doge’s Palace, the ancient seat of power and the Doge, the La Fenice Theatre and the Venier Casino. And for true art lovers, not to be missed is the Peggy Guggenheim Museum which houses some of the finest masterpieces by the most famous names of the 20th century, from Magritte to Dalí.
If your trip can’t miss the sun-and-sea combo, just a short distance from Venice lies the town of Jesolo which, with its 15 km of beaches, is among the area’s top attractions.
Verona
After Venice, the most beloved city in Veneto is Verona . The setting of the world’s most famous love story, that of Romeo and Juliet, it is a city rich in art, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
If your travel dates allow, you absolutely must take the opportunity to attend one of the opera performances still staged in the beautiful Arena.
Then treat yourself to a stroll through the streets of the center to admire the Gothic, Renaissance, and Romanesque architecture of Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Signori and Piazza Bra. Also don’t miss a trip to the province, among the vineyards of the ValpolicellaRegional Park trails of the Lessinia Regional Park in the shadow of the Dolomites and along Monte Baldo up to the wonderful Sanctuary of the Madonna della Corona.
Finally, Verona lies on the waters of the Adige River where you can practice soft rafting or simply follow its course and admire the beauties of the Po Valley all the way to the Veneto Po Delta Park.
Treviso
Also Treviso is a city proud of its canals and the wonderful historic buildings reflected in them. Its origins date back to Roman times, of which many traces remain, including the city walls and gates that protected it from external attacks.
The main historic buildings date instead to the Middle Ages, such as the Palazzo dei Trecento which dominates Piazza dei Signori and for centuries was the seat where the 300 city councilors met. The Church in Italy and abroad and get ready to depart!