A long journey into the history and culture of the Veneto
Some of the historic cities which most represent the past of the Veneto, each with its own unique character, each with its own magic and charm. From Lake Garda to the Adriatic, a journey which will leave a lasting impression, both for the places encountered and the relaxation offered.
FIRST DAY
Peschiera del Garda
Situated on the southernmost part of the lake, where the Mincio, Garda's sole river, has its origins.
Peschiera, so-called due to the large quantities of fish (pesce) to be found in its waters, occupies a position at the intersection of diverse environment, and the area has been inhabited since ancient times.
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SECOND DAY
Marostica and Bassano del Grappa
From lake to mountains: this splendid city, proud member of the province of Vicenza, rises on the slopes of the Asiago plateau where every summer the fertile fields provide the famous red cherries.
The Scaligeri family are responsible for the most imposing fortified aspects of this historic town: the castle, the lower castle, and the connecting walls which ring the town.
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THIRD DAY
Riviera del Brenta
The Riviera del Brenta connects Padua with the lagoon of Venice by 36 km of beautiful and unique countryside.
The construction of a canal in this area began in the 16th century. The new waterway gave birth to a type of 'bucolic civilisation', echoes of which can still be felt today in the of the villa, the expanses of greenery and the wherries which are berthed here.
It was the Venetian nobility who, attracted to the countryside, built their houses here, thus initiating the so-called 'villa culture'.
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FOURTH DAY
Chioggia
Known also due to its proximity to Sottomarina (the Roman Clugia Major), a principal destination for beach holidays, Chioggia is the second largest city of the lagoon. It possesses elegant architecture and priceless relics of its illustrious past at the side of Venice, the city which it resembles the closest.
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FIFTH DAY
Arquà Petrarca
A small fortified town in the green silence of the Euganean Hills with more than 2000 years of history, it appears to have magic remained in the Middle Ages.
Francesco Petrarch the poet spent the last years of his life here, and his body rests in a striking monument: a red marble arch from Verona of clearly pre-Christian inspiration, adorned with a 15th century bust of the poet.
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SIXTH, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH DAY
Terme Euganee
The Euganean Spas. The ideal way to round off our holiday, alternating culture with relaxation, sport and enjoyment.
The Veneto also means thermal spas: in fact the largest thermal field in Europe, and unquestionably the location where the culture of health and well-being has reached its highest level.
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