The Veneto region of northern Italy offers far more than Venice — though the famous lagoon city understandably dominates most itineraries. These travel guides explore the region’s often-overlooked treasures, from Verona (with its Roman amphitheatre and Shakespearean connections) to the elegant Palladian architecture of Vicenza, the frescoed magnificence of Padua, and the charming canals of Treviso. You’ll find comprehensive first-time visitor guides to all four cities, along with detailed practical information on key attractions like the Cappella degli Scrovegni in Padua — home to Giotto’s stunning fresco cycle — and the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, the world’s oldest surviving indoor theatre.
Beyond the major sights, these articles provide the sort of practical travel information that helps you plan efficiently. There’s guidance on train connections between Veneto cities — including Venice to Verona, Bologna to Verona, Milan to Verona, and Treviso to Trieste — with realistic times and ticket prices. You’ll also find recommendations for experiences like Valpolicella wine tours from Verona, insights into Padua’s Orto Botanico (the world’s oldest botanic garden), and even cautionary tales about getting spectacularly lost on Verona’s bus system. Whether you’re planning a dedicated Veneto exploration or adding these cities to a broader Italian journey, these guides provide honest, experience-based advice that goes well beyond generic tourist information.
- A guide to Treviso for first time visitors.
- What you need to know before visiting the San Nicolo church in Treviso.
- A guide to Padua for first time visitors – including the Palazzo Bo, Cappella degli Scrovegni and Orto Botanico.
- A guide to Vicenza for first time visitors.
- Exploring Palladian architecture in Vicenza, including the Basilica Palladiana and Teatro Olimpico.
- A guide to Verona for first time visitors – including the Torre dei Lamberti.
- Getting very lost on one of Verona’s buses.
- Why it makes sense to do a Valpolicella wine tour from Verona.
- How fast is the Treviso to Trieste train?
- How fast are the direct Milan to Verona trains?
- Venice to Verona train times and prices.
- Bologna to Verona train times and prices.
