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Ceramics have been made in Nove (Vicenza) for three hundred years, and in fact this artistic endeavour owes its success to a favourable conjunction of political, economical and environmental factors. The oldest and most illustrious manufacturers sprang up along the Isacchina canal, a waterway that runs through the historic centre of Nove, and on th...

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Nature, attractions, sport and gastronomy: the Veneto Dolomites hide a tourist resort that lives both in summer and winter. We are talking about Selva di Cadore. Let’s get to know it better. Selva di Cadore is a town in the Val Fiorentina formed by several hamlets and is a real pearl of the Dolomites of Belluno. This valley is inserted in the frame...

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As I drove up the steep northern Italian vineyard hills to meet three sisters of the Tessari family, I had one burning question about their Suavia estate: How do they do it? In Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2022, Suavia was the sole winery from the Veneto, Italy’s largest wine-producing region by volume. That was Suavia’s third time appearing o...

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Northern of Italy, in the Venetian Lagoon, there is a tiny but completely amazingly colorful island called Burano. It is known for its brightly-painted buildings and flowerpots that create a place that looks like a painting. With a population of 2,800 residents, the island has become a paradise for photography lovers as the variety of colors and th...

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The Thermal Baths in Veneto have ancient origins. Since Roman times, the beneficial and curative properties of the waters and mud used at Thermal Baths in Veneto were known and renowned. Today the region has various thermal points, wellness centres and spas that meet the demands and needs of customers that take care of themselves at all levels. Let...

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If you want to explore places rich in history or relax, do not miss these Trips out of town with Italian destinations. Winter opens the cold and leads to a routine that can be broken by visiting some exceptional places. A trip out of town to a place full of treasures to explore or a relaxing weekend can regenerate and make the arrival of winter enj...

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The Dolomites have long been a top destination for skiers traveling from the UK, and even draw lots of visitors from neighbors with their own great skiing, such as Switzerland and Austria, which is an impressive compliment, but only in recent years have Americans begun to discover the region in significant numbers. This is likely to greatly increas...

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Who discovered the New World? The canonical answer is, of course, Christopher Columbus, but many among you probably already know that there are other interesting theories: some historians believe that the Vikings had already reached the northern part of the American continent in the early Middle Ages, while some more recent archaeological discoveri...

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Are museums your thing? Then Venice is your kingdom! In addition to its well-known attractions, such as gondolas, a world-famous carnival, and amazing restaurants, Venice has an impressive number of museums. Venice is home to hundreds of museums and, to be honest, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to decide which ones to visit. If you only have a...

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Some folks may object heatedly to me saying this, but Romeo and Juliet is not a love story. If two crazy kids in Verona, Italy, had simply become smitten centuries ago and gushed in sonnets and iambic pentameter, who would really care? What made Shakespeare’s tale tragic was the blind closed-mindedness of feuding families (in the bard’s words, “the...

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