Enjoy A Few Days Touring Around The Wonderful Veneto Region!

Thursday, December 5, 2013
Posted in: Northeast Italy Veneto
An island of Venice city
Come and explore the beautiful region of Veneto, a place that has a rich archive of historical, cultural, musical and artistic heritage! It has a population of approximately five million and is the most visited region in all of Italy!

Veneto is situated in the North East of Italy, bordered by Friuli Venezia Giulia, Emilia Romagna, Lombardy and Trentino Alto Adige. It also borders a small section of Switzerland.

The stunning region of Veneto is made up of seven provinces; Belluno, Padova, Rovigo, Treviso, Venice, Verona and Vicenza. Tourists can choose from a huge variety of superb vacation rentals in Veneto.

Around 30% of the region is mountainous; the rest is made up of low rolling hills and plains filled with colourful crops and vegetation. Its famous capital city is called Venice which is a spectacular urban space built in a lagoon comprised of several islands. The region’s main economy is agriculture, namely vegetables and wine.
A collection of Venice carnival masks
In fact it produces more DOC wine than any other region! The famous sparkling dry white wine, Prosecco is produced here beside a quaint village of the same name!

There is so much to do and see here, visitors would need at least a week to explore it all thoroughly! Tour around the many majestic castles that still guard over the region, walk around some fascinating museums and visit the Accademia Gallery in Venice to admire a supreme collection of fine art and sculpture.

If you’re lucky enough to be in Venice on Shrove Tuesday then you can witness the biggest carnival celebration in all of Italy! The Venice Carnival is a feast of colour, song, dance and excitement that you wouldn’t want to miss!
View of Lake Garda
Venice city, along the Padua and Verona cities are awarded with the title of being World Heritage Sites for their rich tourist appeal and sheer beauty. Verona is the setting of Shakespeare’s infamous Romeo and Juliet play!

For those who wish to enjoy a few days of relaxation during their vacation to Veneto, why not head to a luxurious thermal spa in Abano Terme, Montegrotto Terme or several other hot spots! Let the deliciously warm mineral rich waters take away the aches and pains of your travels and restore you to full vitality! Walk along the stretch of beaches on Veneto’s coastline or watch the sunset at the peaceful Lake Garda.

The food of Veneto is divine! Try the succulent risotto made here with scallops, scampi and marinated sardines along with a delicious glass of sparkling Prosecco and finish off a perfect meal from a perfect selection of local desserts. You might find your clothes will feel a little tighter when you leave this gastronomic region!

Veneto is truly a spectacular place to base your next Italy holiday or even to tour through for a few days, so be inspired to plan your next dream holiday here today!
Photo credits
picture 1: Nau Kofi / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Markus Bernet / CC BY-SA 2.0

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