The Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia Travel Guide

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The arc around Venice—stretching from Verona to Trieste, encompassing the Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia regions—has, in recent centuries, fallen under the cultural influence of its namesake city. Whether coastal or inland, the emblem of Venice, Saint Mark's winged lion, is emblazoned on palazzi or poised on pedestals, and the art, architecture, and way of life all reflect, since the 16th century, Venetian splendor. But in the Middle Ages Padua and Verona were independent cities that developed substantial cultural traditions of their own, leaving behind many artistic treasures. And 16th-century Vicenza, even while under Venetian political domination, contributed more to the cultural heritage of La Serenissima than it took from her.

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The Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia Hotels

There's a full range of accommodations throughout the region. Hotels often renovate and raise their prices, but good low-cost options can still be found...read more

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The Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia Restaurants

With the decisive seasonal changes of the Venetian Arc, it's little wonder that many restaurants shun printed menus. Elements from field and forest define...read more

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Things To Do in The Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia

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The Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia Experiences

  • Montello and Asolo Hills

    This route provides a good balance of vineyards and nonwine sights. It winds from Nervesa della Battaglia, 18 km (10 mi) north of Treviso, past... Read more

  • Piave River

    The circular route follows the Piave River and runs through orchards, woods, and hills. Among the area's gems are the Torchiato di Fregona and... Read more

  • Prosecco

    This route runs for 47 km (29 mi) between Valdobbiadene and Conegliano, home of Italy's first wine institute, winding between knobby hills covered... Read more

  • Top Reasons to Go

    Giotto's frescoes in the Cappella degli Scrovegni: In this Padua chapel, Giotto's expressive and innovative frescos foreshadowed the painting... Read more

  • The Rise of Grappa

    The Veneto and neighboring Friuli-Venezia Giulia produce Italy's most popular brandy, grappa, distilled from the skins, seeds, and stems of many... Read more

  • Traveling the Wine Roads

    You'd be hard-pressed to find a more stimulating and varied wine region than northeastern Italy. From the Valpolicella, Bardolino, and Soave... Read more

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