Monuments to visit Veneto

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…

Built in 1560, it houses a splendid ice gallery.

A tiny th century palace called the house De.

Built in the first half of the th century by Giuseppe Barbieri to become the seat of the Austrian Civic Guard, it is a great neoclassical palace built on the model of ancient Roman temples. Inside are two great paintings by Paolo Farinati and Felice Brusasorci illustrating episodes in the history of Verona. Since 1869, it has been the seat of the municipality.

At the end of the th century, at the time of the tyrant Ezzelino da Romano and repeated several times thereafter, this tower is on the west side of Piazza Amphitheatre and was part of Cittadella.

Conceived as a lair for the troops during rainy days, the construction of this palace began in 1610 by Domenico Curtoni (disciple of Michele Sanmicheli), but the works ended only around the th century by Giuseppe Barbieri. The first floor is characterized by a porch with thirteen arcades. Finally, this palace regularly hosts exhibitions.

Vicenza and its Palladian villas have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994. The historic heart of the city comprises 23 monuments and 3 villas, located just on the outskirts. In 1996, Unesco added a further 21 Palladian villas, inspired by the architect Andrea Palladio, to this unique heritage. These Renaissance treasures are now part of the region's tourist routes: Palladian Routes offers a variety of guided tours and itineraries lasting one, two or three days, on foot, by van or by e-bike.

The XIVᵉ century fresco cycles in Padua have been a Unesco World Heritage Site since 2021. These frescoes, of inestimable artistic and historical value, were painted by the major painters of the period (Giotto, Guariento di Arpo, Giusto de Menabuoi, Altichiero da Zevio, Jacopo Avanzi and Jacopo da Verona) for various sponsors, in eight religious and secular buildings, located in the heart of the city. The art of the mural fresco is part of a universal value system, and it was Giotto who gave it its letters of nobility. His pictorial technique was later reproduced, notably during the Renaissance, by Michelangelo. Unesco describes it as "a totally new way of representing narrative in painting, with new spatial perspectives influenced by advances in the science of optics and a new ability to represent human figures, in all their characteristics, including feelings and emotions. These innovations mark a new era in the history of art, producing an irreversible change of direction". The multi-site collection of extraordinarily beautiful murals, known as Padova Urbs Picta, represents a unique heritage.

The eight sites of Padova Urbs Picta: Cappella degli Scrovegni, Chiesa dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo agli Eremitani, Palazzo della Ragione, Cappella della Reggia Carrarese, Battistero della Cattedrale, Basilica e convento del Santo, Oratorio di San Giorgio, Oratorio di San Michele.

In 1638 Marco Dandolo transformed his palace into a playground. It was Europe's first casino. Players could not enter but masked. It was closed in 1774. Previously, he was only open during carnival festivities.

Dates from the middle of the th century.

Medieval (th and th centuries), a square shape, dominates the city.

Built in 1487, this palace is continued by a legendary misfortune.

The current seat of the Biennale.

Also Palazzo Gritti-Pisani. One of the most luxurious hotels in the city. Ruskin stayed there.

Archetype of the Venetian residence and masterpiece of Mauro Coducci, dating from the th century.

oeuvre works (1540), this palace was the home of the last Doge of Venice, Lodovico Manin.

This palace, in the facade worked with a délicatesse of goldsmith, was once covered with gilt (hence its name). This is one of the most famous examples of Venetian Gothic. Now he houses Galerie Franchetti, a collection of paintings by Baron Franchetti.

An admirable example of vénéto-Byzantine style.

Beautiful example of Venetian Gothic dating back to 1437.

Famous for the ball that was given to Joseph II in Austria in 1775.

The villa, built by Muttoni on a th century building, is decorated with Fresques frescoes. Muttoni was also the architect of the Villa ai Nani.

9 km from Vicenza, this small building designed by Palladio has beautiful frescoes.

Built between the th and th centuries.