TOURING ITALY: VENETO
Italy travel guide: Travel tips, tours, "what to do" in region Veneto
A romantic view of Venice with a gondola, the Venetian rowing boat
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Capital city: Venice
Provinces: Venezia, Rovigo, Treviso, Padova, Verona, Belluno, Vicenza
Veneto is located in the northeast of Italy and it stretches from the Adriatic Sea to Austria. Its capital is Venice, the city of the Doges, unique in the world, built on water and rich in artistic heritage. Also world-famous for its Carnival. Undoubtedly, Venice will offer you great scenery, history, art, and culture.
South Veneto is composed by a large flat land with many rivers, most of them flow into the Adriatic Sea in a large delta of 100 km. To the west, there is Lake Garda one of the most beautiful lakes in the country. The most remarkable geographical aspect is definitely the Lagoon of Venice. While in the northwest rise the Alps, the plateau of Asiago and the majestic Dolomites.
Food & Wine: 'The Soave': one of the most popular Italian dry white wines, it ranks third after Chianti and Asti Spumante; - 'The Valpolicella' is a generous and fruity red wine, it is the fourth among the Italian DOCs wines with more than 30 million liters per year; - 'The Amarone' is a generous, powerful, rich and complex red wine with a spicy bouquet. It can age more than 15 years; - 'Bardolino" is a red wine from the shores of Lake Garda; - 'Bianco di Custoza DOC' is a dry white wine that is very popular in northern Italy; - 'Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene' a white wine, almost always sparkling, dry or sweet.
The cuisine of Veneto may be divided into three categories: the plains, the mountains, and the coastal ones, - all with many local cuisines. 'Bigoli' (a bit thicker than spaghetti), - 'Pasta and fasoi', - 'Risotto al radicchio', 'Gnocchi' (potatoes made fresh pasta, small dumplings) - 'Polenta' (cooked in various ways), - Seafood dishes, - Grilled meat, - Liver Venetian, - Strudel (Austrian cake).
South Veneto is composed by a large flat land with many rivers, most of them flow into the Adriatic Sea in a large delta of 100 km. To the west, there is Lake Garda one of the most beautiful lakes in the country. The most remarkable geographical aspect is definitely the Lagoon of Venice. While in the northwest rise the Alps, the plateau of Asiago and the majestic Dolomites.
Food & Wine: 'The Soave': one of the most popular Italian dry white wines, it ranks third after Chianti and Asti Spumante; - 'The Valpolicella' is a generous and fruity red wine, it is the fourth among the Italian DOCs wines with more than 30 million liters per year; - 'The Amarone' is a generous, powerful, rich and complex red wine with a spicy bouquet. It can age more than 15 years; - 'Bardolino" is a red wine from the shores of Lake Garda; - 'Bianco di Custoza DOC' is a dry white wine that is very popular in northern Italy; - 'Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene' a white wine, almost always sparkling, dry or sweet.
The cuisine of Veneto may be divided into three categories: the plains, the mountains, and the coastal ones, - all with many local cuisines. 'Bigoli' (a bit thicker than spaghetti), - 'Pasta and fasoi', - 'Risotto al radicchio', 'Gnocchi' (potatoes made fresh pasta, small dumplings) - 'Polenta' (cooked in various ways), - Seafood dishes, - Grilled meat, - Liver Venetian, - Strudel (Austrian cake).
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Cortina d'Ampezzo, the best ski resort in the DolomitesItinerary: Cortina d'Ampezzo 
The ski resort of Cortina d'Ampezzo is a real pearl of the Dolomites and one of the most exclusive resorts in the Alps Cat.: Ski Resorts Location: Mountainside Region: Veneto Area: The Alps & The Dolomites |
Murano, Burano, Torcello: the islands of the Venitian LagoonItinerary: Venice, Burano, Murano, Torcello 
A wonderful journey into the soul of the Venetian Lagoon to discover the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello Cat.: Art City Location: Seaside Region: Veneto
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Selva di Cadore, skiing in the hearth of the DolomitesItinerary: Selva di Cadore, Zoldo, Alleghe, the Dolomites 
Selva di Cadore is an important ski resort in the Dolomites, in province of Belluno, with 8 slopes of various difficulty Cat.: Ski Resorts Location: Mountainside Region: Veneto Area: The Alps & The Dolomites |
Auronzo di Cadore, a ski resort in the Italian DolomitesItinerary: Auronzo di Cadore, Dolomites, Three Peaks of Lavaredo, Lake Misurina 
The ski resort of Auronzo di Cadore is surrounded by the majestic Three Peaks of Lavaredo in the Italian Dolomites Cat.: Ski Resorts Location: Mountainside Region: Veneto Area: The Alps & The Dolomites |
Arabba, a beautiful ski resort in the DolomitesItinerary: Arabba, the Dolomites, Marmolada, Dolomiti Superski, Campolongo, Gardena, Pordoi Pass 
Arabba is a ski resort in the Dolomites, linked with Marmolada on one side and with Sellaronda ski area on the other Cat.: Ski Resorts Location: Mountainside Region: Veneto Area: The Alps & The Dolomites |
*Discover the Euganean Hills its vineyards and medieval towns+Roadbook Itinerary: Monselice, Este, Rovolon 
The Euganean Hills, south of Padua, a famous area for its vineyards, beautiful Medieval treasures and renowned spas Cat.: Country tour Location: Countryside Region: Veneto
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*Valpolicella Valley where the famous Amarone wine comes from+Roadbook Itinerary: Fumane, Marano di Valpolicella, Mazzurega, Negrar, San Floriano, Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella 
Valpolicella, located between Verona and Lake Garda, is a valley where the famous Amarone wine is produced Cat.: Food & Wine Location: Countryside Region: Veneto
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Venice, along the worldwide famous Canal GrandeItinerary: Venice, Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge 
Navigating on Grand Canal in Venice, in this unique city of lagoons, from Santa Lucia railway station to Rialto Bridge Cat.: Art City Location: Seaside Region: Veneto
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*Giau Pass: one of the most scenic pass of the Dolomites+Roadbook Itinerary: Dolomites, Selva di Cadore, Giau Pass, Cortina d'Ampezzo 
Along the scenic road crossing Giau Pass, one of the most beautiful and scenic passes located in the Dolomites Cat.: Country tour Location: Mountainside Region: Veneto Area: The Alps & The Dolomites |
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