Culture of Veneto. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Misurina by night The region has numerous old trading cities that cherish their historical and architectural monuments. Venice is full of attractions; most tour programs begin with a visit to the legendary Piazza San Marco. This is an amazingly beautiful place features solemn and harmonious atmosphere. Here there is a beautiful cathedral of the same name being true monument of Byzantine architecture; it has being constructed for more than four hundred years.
Guests of Veneto can diversify their rest not only with walks along historical sites, but also with a wide variety of entertainment options. The region is rich in natural attractions … Open
Just off the main square in Venice there is the Doge's Palace, the unique architectural building with an interesting history. Originally it had been planned to build fortifications on its place; the building has been repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt anew. The result of many years of labor is represented by an elegant palace that once was the main residence of local rulers. Today, the palace is easy to visit, so everyone can admire its beautifully decorated rooms. Speaking of Venice, we have to mention picturesque canals; a trip in gondola remains one of the favorite pastimes of tourists.
Verona offers its guests a rich excursion program. There is the antique Arena, a monument to the Roman Empire, as well as the famous monument to Juliet; a lot of romantic stories are associated with latter. Art lovers enjoy Padua; the city is home to the world famous painter Palladio. One of the city's museums houses a rich collection of arts. Travelers associate Padua with the outstanding artist and architect, Giotto. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
1. Budget travelers should avoid shops and restaurants located in central areas of cities, as they are the most expensive. Dining places and shops in remote areas are rather good; they … Open
Those who like to relax in a tranquil and secluded ambience would like an ancient town of Treviso, which is often called Little Venice. It is a very cozy and picturesque city with the unique medieval atmosphere. Thanks to works of local residents, Treviso has retained its charming historic center that gives a lot of impressions to tourists. There are outstanding natural attractions in Veneto, including the Dolomiti Bellunesi reserve that is the fabulously beautiful corner of untouched nature.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Veneto and surroundings

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Reference information
Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Veneto
♥   Palace 'Palazzo Chiericati' Vicenza, 26.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Palazzo Labia' , 60.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Ca’ Vendramin Calergi' , 61.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Ca’ Foscari' , 61.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Ca’ d’Oro' , 61.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Ca’ Rezzonico' , 61.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Palazzo Barbarigo' , 61.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Veneto
♥   Basilica di Ss. Vittore e Corona, Feltre, 32.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Concattedrale di S. Pietro Apostolo, Feltre, 33 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica di S. Maria, Follina, 39.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica del Monte Carmelo, Padova, 41.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica Cattedrale di S. Maria Assunta, Padova, 42 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica Pontificia di Sant’Antonio, Padova, 42.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilica-Abbazia di S. Giustina, Padova, 43.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique spots in Veneto and near

Venetian Arsenal

From the series “Monuments of Byzantium: the most famous buildings”
The arsenal has been converted into a museum today. An interesting collection of military and naval exhibits is kept in it. Visitors will be told about the history of the arsenal during a visit to the museum. It is difficult to imagine that about 16,000 workers were constantly working here in the early Middle Ages. The Republic of Venice successfully competed in shipbuilding with many other major states. On average, one ship per day was built and launched here. … Read further

Riva degli Schiavoni

From the series “The Most Beautiful Waterfronts and Embankments”
The legendary Danieli Hotel is also placed here. It was opened in 1822 and works at present. As earlier, it adores people with its marvelous interior. Celebrities like to visit this hotel. Further to historical hotels and outstanding restaurants there is a great number of souvenir shops. This place is very popular among tourists. There opens a great view on the architectural masterpieces, located on San Giorgio island. … Read further

City of Verona

From the series “Top 15 Unesco Sites in Europe”
Verona has numerous unique monuments of Ancient Rome. The undisputed symbol of the city is the Arena di Verona, as well as the beautiful Roman theater and Gavi Arch. Numerous gothic churches and gorgeous palaces are reminiscent of the era of the Middle Ages. One of the most visited sites is associated with the names from the famous Shakespeare play. Despite the fact that the story of Romeo and Juliet is a fiction, many romantic natures still tend to see houses of lovers and visit the tomb of Juliet and other significant places of Verona, which appear in the play one way or another. … Read further

Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Veneto

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