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Reprinted with revisions in 2014 by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Pvt Ltd.
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Venice and Northeast Italy

This varied area encompasses the natural beauty of sparkling lakes and lagoons, soaring mountains and the golden beaches of the Adriatic Sea, as well as the man-made beauty of magnificent towns such as Verona and the artistic treasures of Padua. And then there is Venice, the unique city built on water, a sublime capital of carnivals and art, with all the fun of exploring its hidden nooks and crannies by boat.

Views across to Bolzano from the Messner Mountain Museum

Highlights

Venice

The romantic city has plenty to offer kids too, from the joy of travelling along its watery streets by boat to the riot of colours at Carnival (see ).

Verona

The home of Romeo and Juliet and a gladiatorial Roman arena, this is one of northern Italys most splendid cities (see ).

Riviera del Brenta

The River Brenta stretches between Padua and the Venetian lagoon, and a boat trip between the two reveals magnificent villas (see ).

Grados beach resorts

Nicknamed the island of the sun, Grado boasts a fine wetlands reserve, with the long sandy beaches of Lignano nearby (see ).

Bolzano

Worth visiting for tzi the Ice Man alone, a 5,300-year-old mummified man found near the Austrian border (see ).

The Dolomites

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the spectacular scenery, these mountains are great for hiking in summer and for winter sports too (see ).

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The Best of Venice and Northeast Italy

Exterior of the Roman arena, Verona

Rich in culture and with stunning landscapes, northeastern Italy offers fascinating diversity. There are opportunities for exploring the Dolomites, Italys most dramatically beautiful mountain range, while further south the lovely cities of Verona and Venice, the floating city, are steeped in history, art and intrigue. Garda, Italys largest lake, and the Adriatic Coast beaches are the best places for cooling off.

The great outdoors

Marvel at the dreamy spires, fang-like towers and craggy pinnacles of the pink-tinged .

In a week

Spend two days in , drifting along the Grand Canal, visiting Piazza San Marco and glittering St Marks, and playing hide and seek in the back streets of the colourful Rialto district, the citys oldest area.

Travel on to .

By season

In winter, head for the winter sports resorts high up in the will erupt into life for Carnevale one of the best carnivals in the world. Bring costumes, but beautiful masks are on sale all year round: choose anything from brightly coloured Harlequin or cat masks to the menacing Plague Doctor with its beaked nose.

Spring is warm and, once the snows have melted, a lovely season for exploring the national parks to admire the profusion of wildflowers and catch glimpses of the wildlife.

In summer, take the kids to the beach at .

Autumn brings the Regata Storica in Venice, a colourful cavalcade of gondolas and gondoliers along the Grand Canal, as the wine harvest gets under way around the Strada del Vino in Trentino, accompanied by a feast of food festivals.

Glorious mountain views, Adamello Brenta Natural Park, Trentino

Messing about on the water

In Venice visit the , Italys best theme park.

Colourful houses lining the canals of the lagoon island of Burano, Venice

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Getting There and Around

An Italian airport

Italy is well connected with major cities across the world. Three airports serve the Veneto and northeastern Italy, with connections to many European and some American destinations, and there are plenty of low-cost options. Marco Polo (about 7km/4 miles north of Venice) and Treviso (about 30km/19 miles inland) are not far from each other. Verona, further west, also has its own airport. Buses connect airports to towns. Fly-drive holidays are an attractive option for families, making the most of well-located regional airports, while travelling by train can feel like a big adventure for children. A car is essential for getting around Trentino-Alto Adige and Lake Garda, but train services between major towns are reliable, efficient and good value across the region. A fun way to get around Venice is, of course, by vaparetti (water bus), which operate around Venice and the lagoon islands.

By plane

As well as the Italian national airline,

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