Things to see and do Veneto

Garda is a popular tourist destination. With its sixty hotels, residences and modern convention center, Garda offers a wide range of facilities to welcome visitors. The Gulf of Garda is a real gem, with its blue waters and Mediterranean vegetation. To the north of the gulf lies Punta San Vigilio, a must-see for celebrities on vacation on the Riviera. To the south, the Rocca hill offers a breathtaking view of the lake. Garda Castle once stood on this hill, giving its name to the lake. Garda has been renowned for its tourism since Roman times, and the locals have developed a range of first-rate tourist activities. Garda's surroundings are also full of interesting places to visit, such as Malcesine with its Scaligero castle and funicular to Mount Baldo, Riva del Garda or Limone. Garda's restaurants offer delicious cuisine based on lake fish, olive oil and local cheeses. A walk along the lake or an evening swim in its waters are experiences not to be missed. The Garda tourist office is located in Piazza Donatori di Sangue.

The Zenobio Palace was built at the end of the seventeenth century from a project by Antonio Gaspari, a student of Longhena. Since 1850, the palace has been owned by the Mechitarist Fathers of Venice. They set up their college here for the transmission of Armenian culture and language, active until 1997. Following extensive renovations, visitors can admire today the Sala degli Specchi and the Sala degli Stucchi (the ice rooms and the stucco hall), decorated with frescoes from the school of Tiepolo and vedut of the painter Luca Carlevarjis; These are two beautiful examples of Venetian aristocratic interiors of the eighteenth century. In summer, the gardens regularly host concerts and various events.

This ochre-colored palace, surrounded by a lush greenery near Campo San Stefano, is delightful. Its front façade overlooks the Grand Canal. Its typical Venetian architecture includes a series of added bays and gothic balconies. This is evidenced in particular by the abundant use of sorting (for three) and quadri (four) lobes. The interior is worth a great look for its neo-baroque magnificence: wooden doors, marble staircases, bronze canvas, ceilings adorned with stucco… On the occasion of artistic events, such as the Biennale di Venezia, the palace opens its doors to visitors. On a daily basis, this is the seat of the Venetian Institute of Science, Letters and Arts, which also houses a private school of design.

The largest museum in the city occupies the premises of the former Scuola della Carità.

The origin of the large fish market in Pescaria, located on the island of Rialto, in Venice, dates back to the th century. But current buildings, brick and marble, date back to 1907. To enjoy the excitement and the profusion of these caves, which are full of a multitude of fish and shellfish, you must come early in the morning. Starting at 8 am is the best. Moreover, the Venetians say it: " The fish has 24 lives and it loses one per hour! " So to find fresh fish and still frétillant, there is no question of waiting the end of the morning! The stalls are almost empty, the atmosphere has fallen, some tourists wander through the aisles as if they had missed their train…

Excellent example of Baroque style, work by Baldassarre Longhena.