The River Sile in Treviso, Italy.

Treviso travel guide for first time visitors

A Treviso travel guide for first-time visitors. Discover the city’s canals, local dining, and practical advice for exploring the Veneto region. What’s Treviso all about? Treviso is cursed by a reputation of being somewhere to pass through. Its tiny airport is used by European budget…
The Arena in Verona, Italy.

Verona travel guide for first time visitors

My Verona travel guide for first-time visitors covers the Roman Arena, Shakespearean sites, and essential tips for exploring this historic city. What’s Verona all about? One look at a map, and Verona’s romantic reputation makes instant sense. The city walls and the looping River Adige…
The Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy.

Vicenza travel guide for first time visitors

Vicenza is one of Italy’s architectural treasures, showcasing numerous works by Andrea Palladio. It’s a perfect stop between Venice and Verona. What is Vicenza all about? Few people have had as great an influence on architecture as Andrea Palladio. His admiration for the symmetry and…
The Prato della Valle in Padua, Italy.

Padua travel guide for first time visitors

My Padua travel guide for first-time visitors explores the Scrovegni Chapel, Palazzo Bo, and essential tips for touring this city. What’s Padua all about? In one spot, Padua is gritty. All galumphing Mussolini-era facades and grey stone. Then turn the corner, and it’s gorgeous. Elegant…
La Rotonda in Vicenza, Italy.

Exploring the architecture of Andrea Palladio in Vicenza

Andrea Palladio's Vicenza, summarised La Rotonda is a symmetrical villa with a central dome. The Palladio Museum showcases models of Palladio's architectural works. The Basilica Palladiana converts a Gothic building with Palladian windows and a marble façade. The Palazzo Valmarana demonstrates Palladio's adaptation to street…