Archive for 'Veneto'

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.

If you are spending your Italian holiday in Venice or the surrounding region anywhere between June and November 2013, you can immerse yourself in one of the world’s biggest and most exciting art displays, the 55th International Art Exhibition!

Hosted every second year of an odd number, this exclusive chance to see some of the finest emerging art trends is something not to be missed! Tourists can wander around several art exhibitions across the city and witness a beautiful array of artistic styles and displays in avant-garde venues like the Giardini, the Arsenale, the Central, Italian and National pavilions.

Visitors wishing to stay in the area for a few days have a wonderful selection of luxury rentals in Venice to relax and enjoy themselves in after a joyous day of art appreciation!

Situated on the Adriatic coast between the Lemene and LivenzaRiver estuaries in the Veneto region of northeast Italy is the town of Caorle and its 12,000+ residents. The city is located to the north of Venice and features a colorful historic center, fascinating fishing traditions, and large beaches.  The strength of the local economy is primarily based in summer beach tourism with many tourists visiting from Austria and Germany.

Elegant, romantic, and full of surprises, Venice has to be experienced to be believed. Located in northeast Italy, the city is situated on a group of 118 small islands, all of which are connected with bridges and separated by canals.

You can get around the city by ferry or gondola, although a good portion is walkable. Due to its beauty, architecture, and unique layout, the entire city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Venice gets its name from the ancient Veneti people, who date back to the 10^th century BC. It has gone by many nicknames over the years, from "the floating city" to "city of masks.

The Arena Di Verona is a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy. It was originally built in 30 A.D., and could seat more than 30,000 spectators at that time. The white and pink limestone building was built on a site that was beyond the city walls. The round façade of the amphitheater was completely ruined in an earthquake in 1117. Only the structure’s outer ring survived the quake. However, it remains one of the best preserved structures of the era.