Travel in the Veneto region of Italy
A lesser visited university town in the north of Italy, within easy reach of Venice or Verona. Majestic buildings, arcaded streets and peaceful canals. And not just one, but two, UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These are just a few of the reasons to spend a day in Padua. Why Visit Padua? Padua is home to …
It is a matter of dispute whether or not it is actually the world’s oldest botanical garden. However, the Padua Botanical Garden is certainly of historic and scientific importance. It is also one of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Veneto region, and a pleasant place for an afternoon stroll. Why Is The Padua …
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Padua is a beautiful medieval city and an easy day trip from Venice. It also has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: its Botanic Garden and its medieval frescoes. Why are Padua’s fourteenth-century fresco cycles so important, and where can you see them? What Are The Padua Fresco Cycles? The UNESCO site known as Padua’s Fourteenth-Century …
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There are so many questions when planning a trip to Venice. Will it be crowded? When should I go? What should I see, and how can I get off the beaten path? Whether you are a first-timer or a return visitor, here is my ultimate Venice travel guide. Why Visit Venice? There is a reason …
Literature lovers may be keen to discover Shakespeare’s Venice, to see the city where he set two of his most famous plays. But what was the playwright’s association with Venice, or even with Italy? And where can you find Shakespeare in Venice today? Shakespeare Plays Set In Italy 13 of Shakespeare’s plays were set, wholly …
There are grand churches, world-class galleries and palazzi. Markets, piazzas, and students everywhere. Welcome to Dorsoduro, the relatively peaceful south west corner of Venice. Dorsoduro, The University Quarter Of Venice Dorsoduro is one of six sestieri (districts) of Venice. Bisected by the Giudecca Canal, it consists of the southern part of the city – connected …
If you’re looking for a short day trip from Venice, you may choose to visit Murano, Burano or the other islands of the lagoon. But head in the other direction, across the Giudecca Canal, and you’ll come to the islands of Giudecca and San Giorgio. Is it worth visiting these islands, and what is there …
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