Veneto, a region of wonder, with cities of art of undisputed beauty, as well as the most pristine nature.
VERONA a city to fall in love with to honour Romeo and Juliet. Verona is a magical city in northern Italy where art, history and culture combine to give you wonderful memories. The city’s two thousand years of history are well represented by the stupendous Arena di Verona, the city’s iconic amphitheatre that stands out on Piazza Bra. The other symbol of the city is just a few steps away. We are in the historical centre of Verona, and Juliet’s house, an evocative medieval palace that belonged to the Cappelletti family.
Some of the city’s most beautiful monuments are here: Palazzo Maffei, Duomo of Verona, and Piazza delle Erbe.
Talking about food and wine
In Veneto, good wine is an important reality and Verona is no exception. Valpolicella arrives on Veronese tables directly from the hilly area above the city, as does Amarone, a powerful red wine to pair with autumn and winter foods such as stews, stews and roasts.
Amarone is also the protagonist of a first course that you can find in every restaurant or trattoria in the city: risotto all’amarone, prepared strictly with Vialone Nano rice, a particular variant of rice cultivated in the Veronese lowlands. While sipping a glass of wine, you should try the Venetian soppressa, a tasty salami enriched with garlic that cannot be missed at aperitifs in the streets of the city.
And at Christmas, don’t miss out on a delicious Pandoro, born right here.
VENEZIA – VENICE
Timeless and magical, the soul of Venice is made up of 118 islands united by more than 400 bridges, separated by canals that act as waterways, forever bustling with gondolas and boats in a never-ending back-and-forth. Everyone should visit Venice at least once in their lifetime. Certain aspects are well-known, such as the fact that it is a floating city, yet there are also curiosities and details that perhaps not everyone knows about that make Venice an even more unique and precious Italian jewel. Leaning towers, architectural oddities, ancient quarters, local traditions and festivals are very special features of this city.
A number of highlights and landmarks should not be missed during your visit to Venice, such as the Saint Mark’s Square with the adjacent St. Mark’s Basilica or a tour with the authentic gondolas. Other highlights to visit are Palazzo Ducale, Canal Grande & Rialto Bridge, Teatro la Fenice, Islands by boat: Murano, Burano & Torcello.
Typical Food and Drinks to Try in Venice
Cicchetti, Cheap and Tasty, Cicchetti are typical Venetian starters or small plates of finger foods accompanied by a glass of wine or Spritz, when you go to a bar in Venice and ask for a spritz, they’ll ask if you want Campari or Aperol, Baccala Mantecato, a dish made of stockfish, Sarde in Saor, a dish that consists of sardines, onions, and balsamic vinegar, little lasagna with black squid ink and Risi e Bisi is a simple meal made of rice and peas.
