What to Do Beyond the Grand Canal

Discover Veneto’s Rich Tapestry

“Venice is the most beautiful city built by man”- Henri Benezit

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Gondolas floating on canal towards Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri). Venice, Italy - Shutterstock

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Today’s email

• What to Do Beyond the Grand Canal

• Italy’s Top 6 Best-Kept Secrets

• Experiences Likely To Sell Out

• Around The Web: Holy Glorious Mary of the Friars; 3749 Ponte Chiodo;

  The Truffles of Alba and more

• 🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

• From Social Media: Vernazza is a small town in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy

• Food in Italy: An Old Family Recipe for Soft Italian Cookies

• Extra: Veneto, Italy: Top 5 Places and Things to See

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What to Do Beyond the Grand Canal

Venice, the floating city of dreams, is a must-see for anyone exploring northern Italy. Glide through its romantic canals by gondola, marvel at the beauty of St. Mark’s Basilica, and get lost in the maze of narrow alleyways and hidden squares. Just beyond Venice lies the wider Veneto region, home to rolling vineyards, medieval towns, and cultural treasures. Discover the romance of Verona, the setting of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Sip world-class Prosecco in the countryside hills. Visit the elegant city of Padua, with its historic university and famous frescoes. Take in the grandeur of Palladian villas scattered throughout the region. Whether you're seeking art, architecture, or delicious cuisine, Veneto offers a rich and varied experience. This is Italy at its most enchanting - timeless, vibrant, and unforgettable

View of canal with statues on square Prato della Valle and Basilica Santa Giustina in Padova (Padua), Veneto, Italy -Shutterstock

Italy’s Top 6 Best-Kept Secrets

Italy is filled with famous landmarks like Rome’s Colosseum, Venice’s canals, and Florence’s art. But if you’ve already seen the big names and are looking for something a little quieter, a little more meaningful, this list is for you. These are places where you can slow down, take a deep breath, and really feel Italy. Here are six of the best-kept secrets in the country—places that many visitors miss, but once you see them, you’ll never forget...

Cala Goloritzé, Sardinia – Shutterstock

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Experiences Likely To Sell Out

Top Experiences In Italy Likely To Sell Out

2024 is going to be a busy year - Here is a list of the top experiences that will most likely sell out and you should book in advance. Don’t delay!

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Around The Web

Holy Glorious Mary of the Friars

The Frari , as the famous basilica is commonly called, has two sides of the same coin, completely opposite to each other: the sober exterior and the sumptuous interior. The construction of the current church lasted 100 years

3749 Ponte Chiodo

The name “3749 Ponte Chiodo” is due to the bridge which characterizes its main entrance. The Ponte Chiodo (Nail Bridge) is the last remained in Venice. It is a very ancient bridge which characteristic is its lack of parapet, peculiarity that had all the first Venetian bridges

Books and Culture

You are invited to explore shelves, gondolas, and ledges to discover the classic works of Italian literature, international novels,timeless poems, and much more

Walking Paths in Merano

Don't forget to visit the famous Tappeiner promenade, which runs just above the roofs of Merano! The Merano promenades were created 150 years ago and still today they have lost none of their charm and beauty

San Giorgio Maggiore Venice

The small island of San Giorgio Maggiore is located south of the districts of San Marco and Castello and east of the island of Giudecca, which is also part of Venice. It is surrounded by the Bacino San Marco, the Canale di San Giorgio Maggiore and the large lagoon

The Truffles of Alba

Each autumn, the hills of Piedmont release a fragrance that draws gourmands from across the globe—the unmistakable, earthy aroma of white truffles. In the medieval town of Alba, this rare delicacy is more than a flavour—it’s a way of life. Beneath the oak trees of the Langhe hills, expert truffle hunters, known as trifolao, venture out at dawn with their highly trained dogs. These dogs, taught to detect the scent of truffles underground, gently paw the earth to reveal the hidden fungi. In the past, pigs were also used—but dogs are now preferred for their precision and lighter touch (and because they’re less likely to eat the truffle once they find it!)

International White Truffle Fair of Alba in Piedmont - Shutterstock

🌟 New: Travel Quizzer is Here!

Are you ready to prove your travel smarts? Don’t miss the chance to play the hottest new trivia game for travel lovers!

Here’s a taste: Where is the famous Kylemore Abbey located?

Think you know? Don’t wait—thousands of trivia buffs are already hooked. Play Travel Quizzer now!

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From Social Media

Vernazza is a small town in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy

We Love Italian Food

An Old Family Recipe for Soft Italian Cookies

Extra

Veneto, Italy: Top 5 Places and Things to See

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