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About Veneto holidaysVeneto is a region in north western Italy. It has population of about 4.9 million inhabitants and covers an area of 4931 square kilometres. The Veneto had been for a millennium an independent state, known as the Venetian Republic, and the region was annexed to Italy in 1866 after brief Austrian and French rule. Veneto is today among the wealthiest, most developed and industrialised regions of Italy. Having one of the country's richest historical, natural, artistic, cultural, musical and culinary heritages, it is also the most visited region of Italy. The regional capital is Venice, which is one of the most interesting and lovely places in the world. This sanctuary on a lagoon is virtually the same as it was six hundred years ago, which adds to the fascinating character. Venice is also home of the infamous Venetian canals with gondolas and the mysterious Venetian masks. Other notable locations include Verona (the home of Romeo and Juliet), Treviso, Padova, Vicenza, Rovigo and Belluno. 
Padua
Padua (Italian: Padova) is a city of northern Italy, 40 km west of Venice. Its agricultural setting is the Pianura Veneta. To the city's south west lies the Euganaean Hills. The city is home to the 800 year old University of Padua, which is famous for having had Galileo Galilei among its lecturers. The city is picturesque, with a dense network of arcaded streets opening into large communal piazzas. Many bridges cross the various branches of the Bacchiglione River, which once surrounded the ancient walls like a moat. Padua is also the setting for Shakespeare's play The Taming of the Shrew. There are many churches to see in Padua, including the Basilica di Sant'Antonio, Oratorio de San Giorgio, Cappella degli Scrovegni, Santa Giustina Basilica, Chiesa Ermitani and the Duomo (Cathedral). Other attractions include a Botanic Garden, Jewish Guetto (located between Piazza della Frutta and via Roma), the Belzoni Museo-Laboratatio di Antichi Strumenti Scientifici, Roman ruins and the famous Prato della Valle. At 90,000 square metres, Prato della Valle is the biggest square in Europe and one of the most beautiful in the World. Historically a Roman theater and later a fairground, it was redone in 1775 to the present layout: a large central grassy area, surrounded by a statue-lined canal and a broad expanse of flagstones.
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Treviso
Treviso is a city in north eastern Italy. The city is situated around 15 km south west of the Piave River, on the plain between the Gulf of Venice and the Alps. The main sights in Treviso include the late Romanesque-Early Gothic Church of San Francesco, Loggia dei Cavalieri, Piazza dei Signori, Church of San Nicolo, the Duomo (Cathedral), Piazza di Rinaldi and Ponte di Pria (Stone Bridge). Treviso also has some beautiful parks, including Giardino Fenologico "Alessandro Marcello", Orto Botanico Conservativo Carlo Spegazzini and Orto Botanico Conservativo Francesco Busnello. And the city is home to the headquarters of clothing retailer Benetton, appliance maker DeLonghi, and bicycle maker Pinarello.
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Venice
Venice (Italian: Venezia) in northern Italy is known both for tourism and industry. Venice is known by many other names including "Queen of the Adriatic", "City of Water" and "The Floating City". It’s famous for its many canals and gondola boats that are used by tourists to travel around the city. Venice stretches across 117 small islands in the marshy Venetian Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea. The Italian city was a very important centre of commerce (silk, grain and spice trade) and art from the 13th century up to the end of the 17th century. This made Venice a wealthy city throughout most of its history. It is well known for its several important artistic movements, especially those dating from the Renaissance period. Venice has played an important role in the history of symphonic and operatic music, and was the birthplace of Antonio Vivaldi. Today, there are numerous attractions in Venice, such as San Marco Basilica, the Grand Canal and the Piazza San Marco. The Lido di Venezia is also a popular, luxury destination, attracting thousands of actors, critics, celebrities and other people from the cinematic industry. 
Verona
Verona is a city in western Veneto. It is a popular tourist destination due to its artistic heritage, several annual fairs and operas (such as the lyrical season in the Arena, the ancient amphitheatre built by the Romans). Because of the value and importance of its many historical buildings, Verona has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Verona's many impressive monuments include Castlevecchio, Domus Mercatorum, Scaliger Tombs, Torre dei Lamberti, Palzzo Canossa, Arco dei Gavi and Ponte Pietra. Verona is also the home of the Academy of Fine Arts, one of the oldest Art Academy's in the world; the Accademia Cignaroli is listed among the five Accademie Storiche d'Italia (Italian Historic Academies) and is a part of the University of Verona. The city is also the setting for Shakespeare's famous play, of two young "star-cross'd lovers", Romeo and Juliet. Tourists can visit Juliet's House (Casa di Giulietta), on Via Cappello, just off the Piazza delle Erbe. But, the real beauty of Verona is seen in it's other treasures around the city. 
Vicenza
Vicenza sits at the northern base of the Monte Berico, on the Bacchiglione River. Vicenza is a thriving cosmopolitan city, with a rich history and culture. The city also offers many museums, art galleries, piazzas, villas, churches and elegant Renaissance palazzi. Vicenza is known as the 'City of Palladio' due to the impressive work by famous Italian architect Andrea Palladio during the Renaissance era. Vicenza is home to twenty-three buildings designed by Palladio, including Villa Almerico Capra, Basilica Palladiana, Teatro Olimpico and Palazzo Chiericati. Other attractions in Vicenza include the Cathedral of Vicenza, Church of Araceli, Santa Croce, Torre Bissara, Biblioteca Civica Bertoliana (Public Library) and Casa Pigafetta. It has been enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994. Vicenza is one of the country's wealthiest cities due to its textile and steel industries, which employ tens of thousands of people. Also much of Italy's gold and jewellery is made in Vicenza, greatly contributing to the city's economy. Another contributor to the booming ecomony is the engineering/computer components industry.
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