Villa Pisani
Veneto
Lying south of the Dolomites and north of the Gulf of Venice on the Adriatic ,
the Veneto is a region of almost unsurpassed scenic variety as well as being outstandingly rich in cultural , particularly architectural , treasures . From the vine and orchard covered foothills in the north , with its wine�producing villages of alpine�style architecture and romanesque churches , the land gives rise to small towns on canals and rivers , often with ancient cathedrals , arcaded squares and covered bridges . Tall , elegant campanile are a feature of the towns near the coast and nearby are a wealth of Palladian villas waiting to be discovered . On the coast there is not only the great , unique city of Venice but smaller gems such as the ancient Roman town of Aquileia . The smaller cities of Padua , Vicenza and Verona are also nearby and worth exploring . Explore the Veneto with Italian Expressions and experience another fascinating aspect of the diversity of Italy .
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