Nearby Venice

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N e a r b y V e n i c e

When it comes to Venice, many travelers do day trips or limit themselves just to visiting exclusively one of the most popular picture-perfect Italian city, without even considering what's nearby. But how much could you really see other than the landmarks that every other average visitor sees in a day? How much could you understand about the authentic and genuine part of the region? We believe staying longer and slow travel is key to sinking into the Serenissima culture and also the Veneto region, exploring not only the unique city of Venice but also alternative routes and off-the-beaten-path destinations.

Vicenza has traveled a long way through the historic timeline. A journey full of highs and lows that still narrate the distant pre-Roman times and reveals the powerful Serenissima Republic. In fact, the latter has left an inestimable architectural heritage to the city. Known as the City of Palladio, Vicenza is tangible evidence of one of the greatest Renaissance architectures, who left permanent traces and gave the city its unique appearance. The Palladian Basilica is the only one in Italy that is not a basilica as we all could imagine it. Neither for its architectural form nor even less for its function that is not religious at all. It is the symbol of the city. It is the symbol of an era. It is the symbol of genius and human wisdom. It is a harmony between classic architecture and functionality. The Olympic Theatre of Vicenza is another second-to-none architectural masterpiece and an extraordinary memory of ancient Rome projected into the Renaissance.

always been known as miraculous drops of health. Defeating time, today, the volcanic mounds of the Euaganean Hills are the largest thermal region in Europe and remain a fascinating destination ideal to retrieve wellness and make a deep dive into century-old traditions.

Euganean Hills

The undulating hills in the heart of the Veneto region, create outstanding panoramas. Luxuriant and tranquil, the captivating and unspoiled nature harmoniously melds with the tiny historic villages and their ancient charm. But in this relaxing greenery, water has shaped the territory's identity. Known since Roman times the bubbling thermal waters of the area have

Riviera of Brenta

Once an important link between the mainland and Venice, the heart of the Serenissima, the Brenta Riviera is a fascinating blend of history, art, culture, and nature. Built between the 15th and 18th centuries the artificial canal was the natural way of communication for the noble Venetian families to reach their magnificent summer residences escaping the bustle of the city. With symmetry, beauty, and elegance, the spectacular and opulent villas line up the canal's banks creating a dazzling combination between architecture and the countryside. Villa Pisani in Stra, commissioned by the noble Venetian family Pisani, bears witness to the wealth and power of the owners and is renowned as the most imposing villa of the Riviera.

Veneto Dolomites

Laden with jagged peaks and embroidered by expansive flatlands, the Veneto Dolomites are an exceptional geological hallmark. The sweeping landscapes seduce with their mountainous spell and crisp alpine air, while the mountainous villages with clustered traditional wooden houses reveal old rural traditions and human richness. Besides the majestic and imposing mountain ranges, the Dolomites were the theater of war at a high altitude and are a silent testimony to the cruelty and bloody World War I. Private museums with precious artifacts and natural tunnels built by the Italian troops narrate the history of the area and its turbulences.

natural panorama, by creating a second-to-none patchwork agricultural pattern. The perfectly aligned vineyard rows cultivated on the terraces of the steep slopes craft particular geometric forms, respecting the natural geology. The hills are quintessential to experiencing the territory from a new perspective and enjoying the food and wine excellence at a slow pace.

Prosecco Hills

Enchanting and gently undulating verdant hills draw one of the most outstanding landscapes of the whole Veneto region. In the province of Treviso, the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene are exceptional examples of how human passion, the hand of the man, and arduous work have shaped the extraordinary