Visit Veneto: 12 travel ideas for 2021

12 excellent reasons to visit Veneto and its territory.
One for each month of the year. A mini guide with itineraries between art, history, nature and gastronomic delights.
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Veneto is an extraordinary region. Rich in history, culture, breathtaking landscapes.

But above all, capable of surprising. Each trip to this land leaves emotions that remain in the heart. The wide offer of the Veneto region features itineraries suitable for every traveler.

In fact, it ranges from the plain surrounded by the lake, to the gentle hills, passing through the coast of the Adriatic sea up to the majestic peaks of the Dolomites.

Each place expresses itself through the colors of the changing seasons, it gives different emotions if radiated by the light of day or if illuminated by the thousand lights of the evening. Everywhere a magic full of suggestions.

Each destination is a discovery: people, habits, places, recipes and art. Discoveries, vibrations, relationships.

An infinite range of proposals for anyone who decides to leave: couples, families, friends, singles, groups.

For those who love sports or for those who prefer a relaxing break. For those who are passionate about wellness and for those who instead of the flavors of good food.

For those who love cities of art and for those who want to be in the quiet of nature.

Hotelmypassion has selected among the many proposals to get to know the VISITVENETO territory better.

Here are 12 curious and intriguing ideas, one for each month of the year. Knowing how to wait is part of the essence of life. So let’s dream today and plan what our trip will be tomorrow.

1 The exhibition dedicated to Vincent Van Gogh

The exhibition “Van Gogh. The colors of life”, is in Padua, at the San Gaetano Cultural Center which will be open until 11 April 2021.

The exhibition of works by the Dutch master offers 78 paintings and drawings, flanked by a selection of a ‘further fifteen masterpieces by artists, starting with Millet, passing among others through Gauguin, Seurat, Signac, Hiroshige and the Japanese, connected to him. Info for reservations .

Now the exhibition is closed, but will reopen as soon as the state of emergency ends.

2 Mysterious Veneto

Veneto is also made up of legends, myths and mysteries, a ‘dark side’ present throughout the territory and which joins the historical and naturalistic beauties already known all over the world.

Here is a roundup of mysterious places to visit and the legends related to them:

3 Cycle Tourism

Two wheels are the ideal way to explore the Veneto: there are many different cycling routes that wind between the plains and the mountains. Slow bike, Roadbike and MTB, the excursions are both for those who love to pedal slowly admiring the panorama of the boundless plains of the Po delta, and for those who prefer to try their hand at more adrenaline-fueled routes in the Dolomites.

4 Equestrian Tourism

Equestrian tourism is a style of slow travel that allows you to savor the landscape, food and wine, historical and architectural excellences of a region rich in culture and natural beauties.From the coast to the hills and then to the mountains, Veneto opens up to numerous itineraries that can to be traveled on horseback.

5 The wine route

From the mountains to the sea, from the lake to the plains, the itineraries of taste wind through landscapes of rare beauty. In this context, the Wine and Typical Products Roads are inserted, paths of landscape-environmental, cultural and recreational interest, perfectly marked and along which there are wineries and other gastronomic companies, ready to welcome their guests.

6 The Literary Park

On the Euganean Hills it is possible to walk among the pages of dozens of poetry and prose texts. You can do it in the Francesco Petrarca Literary Park® an exceptional setting between nature, art and history that offers an unprecedented key to the territory thanks to the emotions immortalized in literary works.

7 Talking Trees Park

Located a few kilometers from the center of the walled city of Treviso, in the green of the splendid garden of Villa Margherita, the Talking Trees Park dedicates a large multimedia and interactive space to children, teenagers and schools. An engaging and educational experience, to discover cinema, cartoons, inventions, science and nature.

8 The Wellness holiday

Discovering the thermal baths, invented by the Romans and transformed today into a modern and complete wellness offer. ‘Mens sana in corpore sano‘, the Romans knew this well and for this reason they were lovers of the Baths. Veneto, also in this case, has the right requirements: it is the perfect destination.

The Terme Euganee area has very ancient origins and its sources of hot water still emerge vigorously from the ground.

The Euganean Baths are immersed in the greenery of the Euganean Hills, a regional park that gathers many municipalities in the district. They are among the largest and most famous in the world. L and spas are located a few kilometers from Padua and Venice.

The three most important centers of the Euganean Spas are Montegrotto Terme, Abano Terme and Galzignano Terme. For those who love to take care of their body, here are several thermal complexes. A wide range of tourist accommodation, state-of-the-art facilities, highly specialized staff, curative and aesthetic treatments that meet all guests’ needs.

9 UNESCO World Heritage

True beauty is contained in the many UNESCO sites of the region: Venice and its lagoon, the Prosecco hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, the botanical garden of Padua and the Dolomites.

10 The Arena of Verona

A tribute to Opera and music lovers. It is universally recognized as the “city of love”, where one of William Shakespeare’s most famous works takes place: thousands of people visit the balcony from which, it is said, Juliet looked out every year.

Verona, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000, is however much more, thanks to its countless architectural works of art, one above all the majestic Arena, a unique setting in the world which, thanks to its magic and rich program of events, attracts a large audience from all over the world.

Walking through its streets you can breathe the magnificence of its history, admiring the splendid noble palaces, a reminder of the ancient glories.

11 The mountains 12 months a year

In Veneto, the mountains are lived all year round. Because the mountains are the perfect destination for every season.

Regenerating walks among the heights of the Venetian Pre-Alps, excursions to the peaks of the Dolomites, Unesco Heritage; or even whole days skiing in the immense Veneto ski area and then indulge in moments of pleasant relaxation at the end of the day.

For those who prefer shopping instead of sport, nothing better than a walk through the elegant streets of Cortina, where luxurious boutiques with the most prestigious luxury brands in the world follow one another.

The mountains in Veneto are full of proposals: each location offers a series of activities ranging from sports, to gastronomy, to relaxation in exclusive hotels with spas overlooking breathtaking views, up to the most fashionable shopping. Here you can find a whole range of ideas for a holiday in the mountains.

12 Cities’ treasures

Venice is universally recognized as the most romantic city in the world and is probably the most famous among the art cities in Veneto.

The city on the water, an unmissable stop, is located on more than 100 small islands connected to each other with the characteristic bridges (among the most famous the Bridge of Sighs and the Rialto Bridge) that cross the numerous canals and turn the intimate calle a series of unique art and architectural treasures unfold.

Venice, with its palaces, tells of the splendors accumulated over the years of history of the Serenissima. The oriental influences, especially Greek-Byzantine, have perfectly blended with the typical styles of the area, creating a unique artistic combination of its kind.

Venice is surrounded, in its lagoon, by islands such as Murano, the world capital of artistic glass production and Burano with its brightly colored houses. Legend has it that fishermen used to paint their homes to be able to recognize them from afar on their return from the winter fishing period, especially when the mists enveloped the landscape.

But in Veneto all cities have something surprising.

The city of Belluno is located at the foot of the Dolomites, in the northern part of Veneto. It is known for being “the shining city”, a term that was attributed to it by the Celts precisely for the beauty of the landscape that surrounds it. T

he name of Belluno is linked to Andrea Brustolon, a famous Baroque sculptor, who bequeathed many of his works to the city.

They can be admired inside the church of San Pietro where there are two of its altarpieces or in Palazzo Fulcis, seat of the Civic Museum, which also houses masterpieces by Sebastiano Ricci, Domenico Tintoretto, Ippolito Caffi and other artists from the fourteenth century to the beginning ‘900.

Located in the heart of the region, Treviso is a town rich in history.

Within its walls there are artistic wonders such as the Duomo with the altarpiece of the Annunciation by Titian, the Civic Museums in the offices of Santa Caterina and the Luigi Bailo Museum and Ca ‘dei Carraresi, which hosts important international exhibitions.

We recommend a walk along the river Sile and the canals, where the arcaded houses with the beautiful frescoed facades reflect on the Buranelli canal and tell the close link between Treviso and its waters.

Verona, with its majestic Arena that welcomes the visitor and Juliet’s house, an essential destination for those who have fallen in love with its tormented story with Romeo, masterfully written by Shakespeare.

Verona is a city of art in the round and its historic center was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000.

Walking through the historic center, then, you can admire the splendid noble palaces, a reminder of the ancient splendor, and the imposing military palaces, such as Palazzo Barbieri, now the town hall, and Palazzo della Gran Guardia.

Padua has magnificent finely frescoed fourteenth-century palaces that testify to the splendor of the Carraresi Lordship.

The art in Padua is the Scrovegni Chapel, with the precious cycle of frescoes by Giotto. And then, before leaving, we recommend a walk along the avenues of the first university botanical garden in Europe, registered in the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Vicenza is one of the pearls of the Veneto region.

The famous architect Andrea Palladio designed and built most of his masterpieces here, so much so that today the city is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Those who enter its historic center for the first time will be enchanted by the magnificence of the Palladian Basilica overlooking Piazza dei Signori. All around then stand out the period buildings, also a legacy of the Renaissance genius.

Rovigo represents for many an artistic, cultural and environmental discovery.

The architectural testimonies present along the city streets tell of a city born as an episcopal fief that in the medieval period was enriched in monuments and palaces.

Among all the Torre Donà, emblem of the city, and the Torre Mozza, residues of the ancient medieval fortification, stand out.

One more tip

Download the “Veneto Outdoor Thanks to the “Veneto Outdoor” App it is possible to systematize the many itineraries that already exist throughout the region (in all there are about 400), but which are often not known, except locally.

Up to now, 129 routes have been inserted and available, distributed in all seven provinces, from the Adriatic to the Dolomites, from Lessinia to the hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, from Garda to the Po Delta, from the Berici hills to the thermal circuits.

There are approximately 12,500 kilometers of itineraries and paths to be explored on foot, by bicycle, on horseback, with snowshoes or skis, using this brand new digital guide as a ‘travel companion’.

In the App, the itineraries will be divided by mode of use (foot, bicycle, horse, ski and snowshoe) and can also be selected by users using a specific geolocation function.

The application will also allow those who register to leave a review on the itinerary and assign a score of up to 5 stars based on their ratings.

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