The roads of wine – Valpolicella
Valpolicella is located in the northwestern part of the Veneto between Verona and Garda Lake, in an area that occupies about 240 square kilometres.
More than a valley it seems to be a set of small valleys, the cultivated lands were taken away to the woods; the nearest part of the [...]
Riviera del Brenta is developed from Fusina to Padua along the “Naviglio of Brenta”, where, in the past, flowed the old river Brenta. The Government of the Serenissima diverted its course in order to hinder the burial of the lagoon caused by its sediments.
This particular area started to become famous since the fifteenth century onwards, [...]
The name Dolomiti comes from the French naturalist “Déodat de Dolomieu” who was the first to study the particular type of rock that compose it. The Dolomia, in fact, from Dolomieu consists of double carbonate of calcium and magnesium. The shaping dates back to 250 million years ago at the time of the Triassic period [...]
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Bassano del Grappa is located in the Province of Vicenza near the Alps, where the Brenta river flows from the valley of the Brenta Canal. It is assumed that the ancient name of Bassano was “Fundus Bassianus” which meant agricultural property.In medieval era it was submitted to the Longobardo domain between 568 and 774 and [...]
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The town of Montagnana is located in the province of Padua. The city is known for its fortified structure, streets and buildings of the Renaissance period. The Cathedral of International Gothic and Renaissance period was built between 1431 and 1502. Another older church dates back to the XI° century is located on the square. Inside, [...]
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The Basso Polesine is located in the Province of Rovigo and includes ten municipalities, nine of which are part of the Parco Regionale Veneto del Delta del Po (Regional Park Delta Po).
Adria, well-known area full of artistic beauty - is situated near the final stretch of the Po river where begins the Regional Park Delta [...]
The volcanic Euganean Hills are located a few kilometers from the city of Padua in the heart of the Po Valley. In 1989, have become the first Veneto Regional Park which includes fifteen municipalities with a total area of 18,694 hectares.
The Euganean Hills Maquis shrubland consists of a dense vegetation of plants with low stalk [...]
The city of Oderzo “Opitergium” with its Venetians’ origins dates back to the first century BC. It is located in the province of Treviso on the river Monticano. After the discovery of some remains of necropolis - it is assumed that the city had a primary role in the major trading routes.
Due to the growth [...]
Este is located in the Province of Padua at the foot of the Euganean Hills.
In the age of iron, Este was an ancient Venetian dwelling. Due to the prehistoric settlement on the southern part of the Euganean Hills and the river Adige - achieved the primitive name of “Ateste” changed over the centuries into Atesis [...]
Padua, probably founded in 1184 b.C. is also known with the Roman Empire’s name “Patavium”. It is one of the major cities of Veneto, the nerve centre between the cities of Venice and Vicenza. It has easily accessible by the various motorways, rails and the airports of Venice, Treviso and Verona.
Padova, thanks to the Basilica [...]
The prosecco of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano is produced exclusively in the Province of Treviso in the cities of: Conegliano, Vittorio Veneto, Valdobbiadene and, in the area of Montello and Asolo hills. The DOC district includes the towns of: Conegliano, Susegana, San Vendemmia, Colle Umberto, Vittorio Veneto, Cison of Valmarino, San Pietro of Feletto, Refrontolo, Pieve [...]
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Verona, after Venice, is the second most important art city of Veneto and it is about 120 kilometres away. To the tourist who visit Verona remains important memories stemming from the splendour of ancient architecture that spreads throughout the city, from the alleys and squares around, but also from the flavours and tastes of a [...]
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Vicenza, ancient name “Vicetia” – also known as “Palladio’s City”, it is one of the most ancient cities of Veneto. It is situated in the heart of the Veneto region just a few kilometers away from Venice, Verona, Padua and Treviso. It has one of the largest turnout in the north east of the Italian [...]
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Treviso, also known as “Marca Trevigiana” is located along the motorway A27 Venezia-Belluno and has easily accessible from SS13 Terraglio Venezia-Mestre and from other nearby cities of Padua, Vicenza, Bassano, Belluno and Cortina. The city is also equipped with the well working airport of “San Giuseppe” located one kilometer away from the city centre and [...]
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