There is more to Veneto than just Venice! Verona, Padua, Vicenza and Treviso, all in this region in the north east of Italy, also offer a stunning heritage, alongside their famous Palladian villas.

The main reason to come to the Veneto is to visit Venice: that is only right and proper. There is no equal anywhere in the world to the Most Serene Republic. Its lagoon, its districts built above the waters, its intricate interlacing of canals give it a memorable charm, as does its incomparable heritage, a monument to its past splendour. Every year, millions of tourists visit the Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Square, La Fenice Theatre, the Rialto Bridge ... and breathe in the heady scent of a powerfully romantic city. The Veneto has many other attractions too. Verona compares very favourably with other cities. This city has been awarded World Heritage Site status by UNESCO, and you can visit majestic Roman, Gothic and Renaissance buildings on either bank of River Adige. The Arena, the Duomo, the Castel Vecchio, the Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Signoria bear the patina of times past and conjure up the memory of those famous lovers, Romeo and Juliet. Another surprise is Vicenza, in the heart of the region. It is sometimes thought of as a “little Venice”, as it was long the summer holiday destination of Venetians. The town abounds with villas with magnificent façades and Baroque churches, clustered around its famous Olympic Theatre. On the outskirts, the Palladian villas, former luxury second homes for Venetians, bear witness to this wealth of history. Padua will appeal to lovers of religious art and lovers of city life alike. Scrovegni Chapel and the Baptistry cohabit easily with the festive ambiance of a place with a reputation as a lively university town. Treviso, further to the north, is less well known, but also boasts an attractive heritage, with its houses with painted façades built around canals – as is customary in the region.