Villas and Apartments in Veneto and Venice

The region of the Veneto stretches from the peaks of the Dolomites to the shores of the Adriatic sea. Its principal attractions are the Dolomites, the most spectacular range of the Alps, with both downhill and cross-country skiing at Cortina; the cities of Verona, scene of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet; Padua, with its famous frescoes by Giotto and Mantegnis Vicenza, with its vast collection of Palladian buildings designed by the 16th century architect Andrea Palladio, and of course, Venice. The 188 islands of the Venetian lagoon attract visitors from all over the world. The city is characterized by the gondola, which dates back to the 11th century, Byzantine architecture, and sumptuous palaces. The spa resorts of Abano and Montegrotto are set in the hills south of Padua. But visiting the Veneto means more than plunging into the past, with all its riches in terms of history, culture and art. Today, the Veneto is livelier and more forward-looking than ever.