Food-wise, Northeastern Italy’s Veneto region might conjure up images of mouth-watering delicacies like sarde in saor (sweet and sour sardines), bigoli in salsa (a thick spaghetti-like pasta with a sauce of onions and sardines), or baccalà mantecato, (creamed, dried cod spread on toast). However, less-discussed but just as drool-worthy are the swee...

Here on Visit Italy we have already written about Venice, its lagoon, its museums, we have given you advice on where to sleep or on the 10 must-see things to do in this wonderful city. In this article we propose you an itinerary tested by our editors and ready-to use for everything there is to do in Venice in 3 days. Ready to go? Our guide on what...

Italy has introduced to the world many wonderfully sumptuous drinks, from Treviso’s prosecco wine, to Giuseppe Cipriani’s Bellini, but perhaps none are as famous, or as aesthetically distinctive, as the Venetian spritz. A concoction of prosecco, soda or water, and a splash of Aperol or Campari liqueur, the flame-coloured aperitif – or aperitivo in...

Garda. Italy is a wonderful country: its culture, its tradition, its history fascinate the inhabitants of the whole world who, at any time of the year, decide to visit it to taste the typical dishes, discover the most characteristic places and admire the monuments, majestic and almost intact despite the passage of time. From the point of view of la...

Have you heard of Lake Santa Croce, Italy's little paradise nestled within the beautiful Veneto region? If not, get ready for an exploration ride that will stimulate your senses and leave you with lifelong memories. The Beauty of Lake Santa CroceLake Santa Croce (Lago di Santa Croce in Italian) is a breathtaking spectacle of nature's beauty. Its az...

The swirling colors of glass which have become almost synonymous with the Venetian island of Murano have a long and varied history, navigating many centuries of secret guilds, alchemy and political turmoil. But what fewer people know is that the entire industry virtually collapsed — multiple times.  Even now, the true artisans of Murano hang on by...

In a remarkable achievement, the renowned Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice has been crowned as the top hotel in the world, according to the recently released Top 1,000 World's Best Hotels list by French company La Liste. Known for its fascinating history and exquisite offerings, this 94-room hotel has solidified its place among the elite establishm...

Busio moved to Venezia in August 2021, with the club breaking its own transfer record to sign the midfielder from Sporting KC. However, the club would be relegated to Serie B after that season before finishing eighth in the second division last season. Busio was in and out of the lineup last season, but did make 28 total appearances. However, the d...

Off the beaten tourist track, you would regret not including Castelfranco Veneto in your travel itinerary. Elegant town, resting on a plain of vineyards, in the province of Treviso and not far from Padua. The Montello wine route and the red radicchio route pass through here. Castelfranco Veneto together with the towns of Marostica, Cittadella, Bass...

Rain hammers the windshield as the shuttle van stops at the edge of the village of Sesto, Italy. We pile out without enthusiasm. It’s early September in Südtirol, just south of the Austrian border. Under the drooling eaves of a cafe, we pull on our rain gear. Nadine, the shuttle driver for a local tour company, who has the rosy cheeks of an Austria...