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The Villa Capra, or “La Rotonda”, is a 16th century structure built according to the designs of the great Andrea Palladio in the Vicenza area. It is known today for its supreme symmetry, scenic location and integration of interior and exterior. Put simply, it is one of the most stunning feats of architecture in the world. If you're an architecture lover, find a luxury villa in Veneto and be sure to pay a visit!

The building was commissioned for Paolo Americo, a priest who retired from a Vatican position and wished to retire to his homeland of Vicenza. It was built on a hilltop in what would now be called a suburban area.

Venice is well-known for her canals but the buildings that sit atop the man-made piles and islands are also one of her most precious gems.

If you're looking for a slightly different way to experience the city, why not follow this quick and easy itinerary of just five of the many buildings you need to see if you ever find yourself in Venice?

While you're at it, find a luxury villa near Venice to do the trip in true style.

The River Po in Italy is a stunning trail to follow across Northern Italy. It springs up from the earth in Po Valley in Piedmont and flows east for several hundred miles before entering the sea through a delta near Ferrara city.

The River Po is the longest in Italy at a length of 682 km and its widest point measures at 503 metres. 141 tributary rivers flow into the River Po along its journey which contribute to its speed and force across the country.

Visit the stunning cities and towns that the River Po flows through including Turin, Piacenza and Ferrara.

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011, the intriguing collection of 111 archaeological sites scattered across the Alps is a fantastic tourist attraction to visit on your next Italian vacation!

These pile dwellings of the Alps are shared between Italy, Germany, France, Austria and Slovenia. Nineteen of them rest in the northern Italian regions of Lombardy, Veneto, Piedmont, Friuli Venezia Giulia and Trentino Alto Adige.

The sites of these unusual settlements are always located close to water and the oldest of them are located by Lake Varese in Lombardy.

If you’re holidaying anywhere near to Padua city in the region of Veneto then be sure to visit the mesmerising sight of the Scrovegni chapel here.

It was commissioned to be built as a family chapel by a rich man called Enrico Scrovegni. He made his fortune through banking.

In the 14th century, Christianity condemned the act of charging interest on loans and so, many wealthy bankers felt obliged to obtain absolution for their trade by building lavish religious monuments.

What makes the Scrovegni chapel so famous is that it was entirely covered inside with richly detailed paintings depicting biblical scenes. It was painted by master artist, Giotto over a period of 855 days between 1302 and 1305.