Veneto

Panoramic view of Venice

Panoramic view of Padova

Panoramic view of Cortina d'Ampezzo and the Alps

Panoramic view of Peschiera del Garda

Burano is an island in the Venetian Lagoon known for its brightly coloured homes

Veneto is one of the twenty regions of Italy. The region's capital and largest city is Venice. Tourism is one of the main economic resources of Veneto. One-fifth of Italy's foreign tourism gravitates towards Veneto, which is the first region in Italy in terms of tourist presence, attracting over 60 million visitors every year.

Veneto Highlights

Style & Design

Meet the Italian Man Behind the Million Dollar Banana

Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan rocked the art world in 2019 with “Comedian,” an installation of a banana duct-taped to a wall. The work will hit Sotheby’s auction block in November.

Italy in Brief

These are the 5 Italian Films Vying for the Golden Lion in Venice

The Venice International Film Festival is in full swing until September 7. Five of the 21 feature films competing for the historic festival’s top prize are Italian.

Veneto Views

The vineyards of the Euganean Hills in Padua, Italy / Photo: studioanghifoto via Shutterstock

What it’s Like to Commission an Italian Landscape Painting Today

Wistfully moving on from a home in the Euganean Hills, one writer reflects on how a beloved artistic memento of her time in Veneto came to be.

Culture

Venice is Hiring Gondoliers. What Other Iconic Italian Jobs Need New Blood?

433 gondoliers navigate Venice’s waterways, but many are nearing retirement age. As the city prepares to train a new generation, we highlight three other only-in-Italy professions in need of newbies.

Italy in Brief

Tiziano Vecellio, called Titian (circa 1485/90-1576), The Rest on the Flight into Egypt

Titian Painting at Christie’s Out of Reach? Here’s Where to See Similar Works in Italy

A heist, an art detective and a bus stop: The story of an early Titian masterpiece that goes up for auction this week has more twists and turns than a Dan Brown bestseller.

What you can't miss in Veneto

Where is Veneto

Top Experiences in Veneto

Private Tours

Venetian experience

Venice

Experience

Italy Week Experience: Lake Como, Milan, Cinque Terre and Venice

Milan, Lake Como, Bergamo, Montalto Pavese, Cinque Terre, Venice, Lake Como

Day Trips

Venice, the floating city

Venice

Best places to stay in Veneto

Hotel

Hotel restaurant Villa Cà Sette

Bassano del Grappa, Veneto, Vicenza Province

Properties for sale in Veneto

Venice, San Polo district/Frari church, Stunning 3 bedroom apartment with charming canal view. Ref.188c 0

Apartment in Venice

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VENICE – Fascinating land/sky townhouse in the heart of Cannaregio. Ref. 190 c 0

Detached House in Venice

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Venice – wonderful penthouse with view over the Miracoli church and an amazing roof terrace. Ref. 196c 0

Apartment in Venice

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Apartment in Corte del Cristo. Ref 191c 4

Apartment in Venice

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adua, historic center - Ghetto. Penthouse with panoramic terrace. Ref. 65a 0

Apartment in Padova

980000

Baone, delightful portion of rustic house with panoramic view. Ref. 98 0

Country Home - Restored in Baone

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Venice – Giudecca, splendid apartment with private garden and breathtaking lagoon view. Ref.195/c 17

Apartment in Venice

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Wonderful apartment with view on Gheto Novo - Ref. 192c 0

Apartment in Venice

490000

Recipes From Veneto

Recipes

Bussolá di Burano: Venetian Cookies

A traditional sweet of Burano, these buttery, not-too-sweet cookies have a hint of lemon and a lovely crispness.

Recipes

Pasta Fit for a King: Spaghetti con Rigaglie

Who knew giblets could make something this good? Though this sauce is made of oft-discarded poultry parts, it’s a refined delicacy with deep, rich flavor.

Recipes

Pasta e Fasoi | Venetian Pasta e Fagioli

Wrap your hands around a bowl of pasta e fasoi, Venetian-style pasta, and bean soup, rich and nourishing and as murky as La Serenissima herself but much better-tasting.

Recipes

Risi e Bisi: Venetian Rice and Peas

A beloved classic from Venice, this dish is perfect for spring when fresh peas abound and can easily be adapted for vegetarians.

Recipes

Bigoli in salsa (Bigoli with Anchovies and Onions)

Bigoli (or bigoi in the Veneto dialect) are a thick, spaghetti-like pasta typical of the Veneto and eastern Lombardy.

What others are saying about Veneto

@Garyr asks:

what are the best restaurants in Venice?

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@barryahoy asks:

More of a comment than a question. I lived in Italy (Latina) for about a year (1979 and 1980). During that time I visited Venice roughly three times through out the seasons. During each visit, I was able to walk on St Mark's Square without getting my feet wet.

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@Debdilo asks:

Heading to Italy for the first time at the end of April of this year. Venice, Florence and Rome. We are seeing most of the suggested sites. Anything special that we should definately do or see? Traveling by train to Florence and then to Rome. Going to a food tour, and Tuscany for a wine to

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