Dolomites and Italian Tyrol

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Venice, often described as the "City of Canals" or the "Floating City," is a unique and enchanting destination in northeastern Italy. Built on a network of over 100 small islands in the Venetian Lagoon, Venice is renowned for its picturesque waterways, elegant bridges, and stunning architecture. The city is a masterpiece of art and culture, with landmarks such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Rialto Bridge showcasing its rich history and artistic heritage. Visitors can explore the narrow winding streets, known as "calli," and discover hidden gems in the form of quaint cafes, artisan workshops, and charming squares known as "campi." Venice is also famous for its annual Carnival celebration, where elaborate masks and costumes fill the streets with color and festivity. Despite challenges such as rising sea levels and overtourism, Venice remains a symbol of romance, intrigue, and timeless beauty, captivating visitors with its magical atmosphere and timeless allure.

ABOUT THE DESTINATION: Rovigo is a province in the Veneto region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Rovigo.

ABOUT THE DESTINATION: Canazei is the most internationally renowned village in the Val di Fassa, thanks to its strategic location close to the Dolomite passes of Pordoi, Sella and Fedaia; its modern lift facilities make it a model Alpine ski resort, with connections to Giro del Sellaronda, where Ladin traditions live on in the architecture and folk customs, from dance to theatre and cuisine.

ABOUT THE DESTINATION: Cortina d'Ampezzo is a town and comune in the heart of the southern Alps in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. Situated on the Boite river, in an alpine valley, it is a popular winter sport resort known for its skiing trails, scenery, accommodation, shops and après-ski scene, and for its jet set and aristocratic European crowd. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Rinaldo Zardini Palaeontology Museum • Regole of Ampezzo Ethnographic Museum • Mario Rimoldi Modern Art Museum • The Basilica Minore dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo • The Cappella della Beata Vergine di Lourdes • The Castello de Zanna is a small fortress, situated in the frazione of Majon. It consists of low white outer walls and two white corner towers, with a small chapel dedicated to the Holy Trinity. • Forte Tre Sassi (or Forte Tra i Sassi) is a fortress constructed in 1897 during the Austro-Hungarian period on the Passo Valparola. • Castello di Botestagno (also known as Podestagno) was a medieval fort perched on a rock in the valley of the river Boite, a little further north of Cortina, in the town of Prà del Caštel.

ABOUT THE DESTINATION: Bolzano is the provincial capital of South Tyrol, the German speaking region in the northern part of Italy. Being the largest town in close proximity of the Dolomites, Bolzano garners its fair share of tourists. While smaller hamlets closer to the peaks may wow with traditional alpine charm, Bolzano’s superiority with regard to architectural as well as culinary diversity cannot be refuted. Its archaeology museum is famous worldwide as the home of the alpine iceman "Ötzi". It is also known as the Italian Capital of Christmas thanks to its characteristic Christmas market. It is strategically well-placed on many transit routes, it is also nestled in a gorgeous setting and blessed with a fairly mild climate considering its proximity to the mountains. The world-famous Museum of Archaeology with the Iceman and the Messner Mountain Museum's main seat make Bolzano a world city of mountaineering history and culture. Bolzano offers great amenities, transportation convenience and plenty of Old World charm along with beautiful surrounding awaiting for you to explore.

ABOUT THE DESTINATION: Set amid endless vineyards and cypress groves, this melange of Roman ruins, pink palazzi and fanciful sepulchres has a romantic beauty that is difficult to over-praise. Shakespeare set Romeo and Juliet here, and would likely be amused to know that his imaginary lovers have become Verona’s hottest tourist attraction. Nonetheless, Verona has more to offer than just Romeo and Juliet. In Verona’s centre, Brà square, there is the almost perfectly preserved Roman Arena. Up via Mazzini from the Arena is piazza delle Erbe, where corny gadgets are sold amid the Renaissance palazzo of former Veronese merchants and has a lively atmosphere with pretty cafes and dazzling restaurants. Through an arch on the right are piazza dei Signori and the Tombs of the Scaligeri, the peculiar Gothic remnants of della Scalla, Verona’s medieval tyrants. The equestrian statue of Cangrande I, head of the Scalla clan is a glorification of raw power and can be visited at the museum of Castelvecchio. But if you are an incurable romantic, at 23 via Cappello you’ll find Juliet’s house, where lovers graffiti their hopeful pleas. The house where Romeo used to live is now a bar. This ancient city exudes history from every brick and is well worth a visit.

ABOUT THE DESTINATION:

Venice, often described as the "City of Canals" or the "Floating City," is a unique and enchanting destination in northeastern Italy. Built on a network of over 100 small islands in the Venetian Lagoon, Venice is renowned for its picturesque waterways, elegant bridges, and stunning architecture. The city is a masterpiece of art and culture, with landmarks such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Rialto Bridge showcasing its rich history and artistic heritage. Visitors can explore the narrow winding streets, known as "calli," and discover hidden gems in the form of quaint cafes, artisan workshops, and charming squares known as "campi." Venice is also famous for its annual Carnival celebration, where elaborate masks and costumes fill the streets with color and festivity. Despite challenges such as rising sea levels and overtourism, Venice remains a symbol of romance, intrigue, and timeless beauty, captivating visitors with its magical atmosphere and timeless allure.