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Villaggio Eni, a holiday resort in the Venetian Dolomites, is where traces of Italy’s optimistic past live on. It has its origins in La Dolce Vita, the country’s post-war golden age, a time of Vespas, Tecno sofa beds and TV game shows. In 1959, 13 per cent of Italians went on holiday; by the 1960s, that figure had doubled. New motorways, Fiats and...

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When they go to Venice, nearly every tourist wants to do one thing: ride a gondola. It’s romantic, it’s iconic, and, like throwing a coin into the Trevi Fountain, it seems like something you just have to do! That said, taking a gondola can be expensive. The city rate starts at 80 euros for 40 minutes (100 euros after 7pm)—and that price is mandated...

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My Venice is a city of contrast–contrast that lives in its narrow alleyways, in the crazy light of the sunset, in the smells of saltwater and fresh seafood, in the surprising silences when you turn a corner. It’s a contrast that lives in Venice as both an international hotspot and a small village at the same time. It often feels as if Venice is mov...

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Padua’s Scrovegni Chapel is, without a doubt, an artistic masterpiece. Built on the dime and ambition of a powerful usurer, Enrico Scrovegni, the Chapel was adorned with the frescoes of Giotto, who dedicated himself to the project for 855 days between the years 1302 and 1305. Purposed as the Scrovegni Family’s personal chapel and to be annexed to i...

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One of the oldest congregations of shoemakers was founded in Venice in the 13th century. The Statute of the Congregation was reformed in 1268, the year used to calculate the duration of the Art of the Calegheri. The seal of the “Confraternita dei Calegheri” (Cobblers’ Confraternity) has remained a badge for the sector for centuries, which from Veni...

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Fabulous Veneto is a network of companies operating throughout the Veneto region, at different levels, in the tourism and production sectors. The organization's goal is to promote the territory and its artistic and natural riches, including its cities of art, the Venetian Villas, the Dolomites and much more. All unique experiences that urgently nee...

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Until a few decades ago, you could only take your gondola ride in Venice during the warmest and sunniest time of the year. During the remaining six months, however, gondoliers would go back to other trades. Today, however, as we all know, it is possible to take a gondola ride in Venice in any month of the year, even in the coldest months. What is t...

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Venice, the city of canals, gondolas, and historic buildings, is also a true paradise for food lovers. Venetian cuisine is a mix of flavors from both land and sea, with dishes ranging from fresh fish to seasonal vegetables, rice, and polenta. In this article, we’ll explore some of the typical dishes of Venice and the best places to taste them. Fish...

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Franco Rubini put his hands over his ears in order to describe his experience at Sunday’s NASCAR event in Richmond. “Very loud!” he said. “Good people watching.” Rubini, a photographer from Este, a northern Italian town that is one of Fredericksburg’s sister cities, is spending most of April in the Fredericksburg area hoping to experience and captu...

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Caorle, a small coastal town in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, may not be as well-known as its more famous neighbors like Venice and Verona, but it is definitely worth a visit for those looking for a unique and off-the-beaten-path experience. With its colorful houses, winding alleys, and stunning beaches, Caorle has all the charms of a ty...

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