Veneto

Verona is a magical city in northern Italy where art, history and culture combine to give you wonderful memories. Home of Romeo and Juliet, it is known all over the world as a city to fall in love with.

Two destinations in the Veneto Region for skiers looking for unusual destinations to enjoy sport and well-being of the soul.

Unique and bewitching, celebrated the world over for their unparalleled beauty, Venice and its lagoon are a wonder that is impossible to resist, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, and with good reason.

Vicenza's splendour and artistic history are closely related to the creative genius of Andrea di Pietro della Gondola, known as Palladio, an architect admired throughout the world who made this city a model for all of modern and contemporary Europe. Vicenza's architecture blends perfectly with its urban structure and everything - from palaces to villas, churches and monuments, contributes to the harmonious development of the city as a treasure. This is why Vicenza deserved to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994. Are you ready to be swept away by this timeless charm?

If in doubt, we certainly recommend a visit here, with its patchwork of small vineyards that carpet the hillsides and valleys of the area, dotted with the precious vines that have been cultivated for centuries with hard work and passion, which can even make teetotallers jump out of their skin with enthusiasm.

Inimitable, unique, evocative and engaging - these are just some of the adjectives that come to mind about Venice. The 'Serene Republic' is a dynamic and constantly evolving cultural centre. Modern and contemporary art galleries, museums and masterpieces of the Venetian tradition, architecture and magnificent exhibition sites will accompany you along an enchanting journey of art and culture. This tour includes five museums to reveal the immense artistic heritage of Venice.

The chestnut finds its ideal habitat here thanks to the temperate climatic conditions, exposure to the sun and the chemical and physical composition of the soil: Marroni del Monfenera PGI chestnuts are the tastiest. We’re here on the slopes of Monfenera, in the foothills of Grappa and Montello in the province of Treviso, where miracles happen.

This traditional, prized vegetable comes to us directly from the tables of antiquity. The white asparagus of Cimadolmo PGI was once eaten by the Ancient Egyptians and Romans. Recent cultivation dates back a century and a half and is predominantly focused in Veneto. Only the young shoots, called turions, are boiled, becoming the main ingredient, or side dish of choice, in traditional dishes that are nothing short of exquisite.

In the area of Lake Garda, where the hills slope gently down towards the shore, the olive-vine agrarian pair is combined with meadows, finding its highest expression. The Romans gave rise to the flourishing, popular olive oil cultivation in the Benaco area. The climate and the slope of the hill ridges here are enough to dispel soil and climate parameters that geographically delimit the ideal oil crop, allowing the plants to develop and produce fruit. Today, small farms dedicated to oil production dot the lake area, making it unique in beauty and harmony. But what are the characteristics of Garda PDO extra virgin olive oil? With a light to medium fruity aroma depending on the sub-zone of origin and the olive ripeness degree, this oil has olfactory nuances ranging from artichoke to freshly cut grass, passing through leaves, hay, herbs, flowers and green pepper. The only certainty is the sweet, fresh almond that presents on the nose and taste with an intense and persistent note. Round and soft on the palate, Garda PDO oil is entirely balanced.

Marca Trevigiana for art, culture and history. Not to mention a culinary tradition that the rest of the world envies thanks to local ingredients. This is an area best explored on a food and wine trail, for pure taste excellence. Are you ready to discover delicious food and wines on a taste tour in Treviso?

We suggest a 15-kilometre circular route, the so-called Prosecco Superiore Ring. A historical nature itinerary among vineyards and historic villages , to be explored on foot or by bicycle, for an all-round immersion in local culture and food and wine.

A romantic landscape dotted with aristocratic residences, historic gardens and monumental parks is what you will discover when you visit the Riviera del Brenta, which stretches along the banks of the Naviglio del Brenta river, between the provinces of Padua and Venice.

A park created in Veneto with the aim of protecting not only the precious ecosystem of flora and fauna spanning an area that ranges from 412 to 2,565 meters above sea level, but also the human presence in the mountains. This has translated into the recovery of the few structures present and still active, because controlled mountain grazing activity helps to ensure the proper preservation of the territory, protecting it from fire or hydrogeological risks. Like the entire Dolomite range, the Park is one of the treasures of the planet protected by UNESCO. From the river environments at the bottom of the valley to the rock faces at high altitudes, various plant and animal species find the perfect habitat here: chamois, deer and roe deer, but also foxes and marmots, badgers, squirrels, stoats and martens. The large carnivores in the area include he bear, the lynx and the wolf. The presence of the wild cat also been detected since 2014. If it is your first visit to a protected Park, you can consult the section of the official website on eco-etiquette.

Stretching for two kilometres in the Valle d'Ansei, in the municipality of Auronzo di Cadore, is the Auronzo Lake, a clear, sparkling body of water that is one of the most atmospheric and popular lakes in the Veneto region. Located in the Province of Belluno, Lake Auronzo is an artificial basin, the result of a dam created in the 1930s to block the course of the river Ansei. Standing at 55 metres high, the dam was completed in 1932 and the reservoir is capable of collecting 6.25 million cubic metres of water. The dam ends near a small chapel dating back to 1500 and dedicated to St Cristina, which is why you might also hear it called the Lake of Santa Cristina.

Beyond gondolas and waterbuses, the Venice Lagoon harbours places and experiences that allow you to discover its soul and experience all its wonder.

Aimed at all walkers, whether expert hikers or not, the Cammino delle Dolomiti is a circular route that starts and ends in Anzù di Feltre and covers no less than 30 stages. Walk through some of them with us, amidst the enchanting natural scenery of the Veneto Dolomites, a UNESCO heritage site, and the testimonies of monasteries and small villages, discovering the originality of these landscapes.

Beautiful, buzzing Jesolo rises up on the narrow strip of beach that lies between the Venice Lagoon and the Piave River Delta in the Region of Veneto. Its turistic port is considered the most vivacious in the Province of Venice and, its beaches a hub of fun in the sun as they may be, the city itself offers a myriad of occasions for excitement and entertainment both day and night.

The Porto Caleri beach, stretches out within the Delta del Po Park, it is a rich oasis of protected flora and fauna. Shrubs, some fascinating tree skeletons and absolute silence for company.

One of Italy's most picturesque cycle paths, the Mincio cycle path, is a very easy route. It connects b to the city of Mantua, passing through fields of poppies and wheat and charming villages, and skirting the river Mincio, in a route that is almost 50 km long. Sunny weather, the wind in your hair and nature: this scenic route is ideal for spending a Sunday off the beaten track.

What do you prefer: downhill, cross-country, snowboarding or the more vintage telemarking? Or perhaps snowshoeing, horseback riding or riding on a dog sled? Or maybe you’re more interested in the Asiago that collects milk from the alpine pastures every morning, which then becomes butter and cheese. Yes, that very cheese, Asiago PDO.

You can ski while enjoying a lake view on Monte Baldo. Your base will be the village of Malcesine on Lake Garda. In winter, you can easily reach the Malcesine-Monte Baldo cable car from here to enjoy a day in the snow, a snowshoe hike, snowboarding acrobatics or a lunch of local specialities in a refuge. To then return to the shore, visit the village, go shopping or relax on the lakefront, there or in the nearby, beautiful Torri del Benaco.

Venice and a skiing holiday: here's why it's a yes When you think of Venice, the many architectural and natural wonders that the city and its lagoon have to offer come to mind, but not everyone knows that in less than two hours from the city you can reach some of the most fascinating ski resorts in the Dolomites. Those who only want to spend a weekend in the snow can also choose closer resorts such as Nevegal and the Asiago Plateau. If you are planning a visit to Venice in winter and do not want to miss out on a snowshoe hike with friends or a downhill run, including at night, you really are spoilt for choice. Here, ordered by distance from the city, are the 5 unmissable destinations for skiing near Venice and experiencing the essence of winter in northern Italy.

Flying over the mountainous landscape of the Veneto Pre-Alps is a spectacular sight, to then glide over the hills of the Veneto foothills, with its hilltop villages, cities of art, and the valleys of the Brenta and Piave rivers. Thanks to its natural updrafts, the climate, the accessibility of the take-off and landing areas and the still scarcely urbanised nature, the area lends itself very well to this pursuit. The Grappa massif, a mecca for free flight, located between the provinces of Vicenza, Belluno and Treviso, is the ideal place for hang-gliding and paragliding.

With a history stretching back thousands of years and centuries of tourist tradition, set in one of the most evocative mountain settings in the world, Cortina d’Ampezzo is the queen of the Dolomites, whose realm in winter offers whitewashed panoramas of rare beauty and - above all - kilometres of slopes and facilities of every kind to measure yourself against every winter sport. It doesn't matter whether you are a beginner or an expert skier, because here you will find the right mix of gentle slopes and breathtaking slopes, slopes to tackle with snowshoes or perhaps on a dog sled... Suffice it to say that the Cortina Ski Club is one of the oldest in Italy, founded in 1903, and has been awarded the CONI (Italian National Olympic Committee) Golden Star for Sporting Merit.

A World Heritage Site according to UNESCO, it was frescoed by Giotto in 855 days between 1302 and 1305: prepare to be amazed when you enter, in front of 1,000 square metres of paintings dedicated to the Old and New Testament.

Losing your way in the maze of interweaving streets and canals, admiring the sumptuous palaces overlooking the Grand Canal, being left breathless in St. Mark's Square - Venetian architecture exerts an hypnotic charm over anyone. The meeting of different styles has given rise here to extraordinary hybrids. References to Byzantine and Gothic art, the influence of Renaissance, Baroque or XVIII century periods are magnificently found and reinterpreted everywhere. The unique face of this amazing city built on water is that of an open-air museum ready to transform your stay into a journey through time and history. Are you ready? Here are at least five places you really must visit.

The result, for all to see, is that the Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with over 3,500 species, hosts more than 180,000 visitors from all over the world every year.

Who says you can't travel through time? We don’t always even need our imagination – sometimes special adventures can take us back to the past. Italy hosts a site where you can even visit prehistoric times, complete with a primitive village built on piles. On the shores of a romantic lake, at the Livelet Educational Archaeology Park in Treviso, you will find the perfect prehistoric reproduction.

The Teatro Olimpico is one of Vicenza’s artistic wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This theatre is the absolute climax of the creativity of one of the greatest Italian architects, Andrea Palladio, who was openly inspired by the Roman theatres described by Vitruvius. Commissioned in 1580 by the Olympic Academy, Palladio began planning it in the same year, but never saw it complete as he unexpectedly died.

Imagine an experiential training center, immersed in the green forests of the Dolomites. A dream turned into reality, thanks to the Cortina Academy. This management school in Veneto caters for companies, organizations and individuals. In this avant-garde structure you will find courses and training on the topics of leadership, sustainability, well-being, organizational culture and communication. But how does it work and who is it for?