The Veneto
Venice is the headline, but the Veneto also holds Roman Verona, Giotto's frescoes in Padua and the Dolomites around Cortina.
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The Veneto is a region in northeastern Italy, with Venice as its capital. For centuries much of the area was under the Republic of Venice, and its palaces, churches and squares still show that history. Verona has a Roman arena and is the setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Padua holds the Scrovegni Chapel, painted by Giotto. Vicenza has many buildings by Andrea Palladio.
The region also reaches into the Dolomites, where Cortina d'Ampezzo and Belluno sit among the peaks. The hills north of Treviso produce Prosecco, and the eastern shore of Lake Garda is in the Veneto too. The region suits a trip that mixes city walks with mountain or lake days. Spring and early fall are the easiest seasons for walking, while summer is hot and crowded in Venice. A week gives time for the main cities and one mountain or lake stop, and Venice alone needs two or three days.
The Veneto in five
- Check Venice's day-visitor access feeOn set peak days Venice charges day visitors an access fee, which may need to be booked online in advance. Check the official city website for the current days before you travel.
- Take the regional train to Padua and VicenzaPadua is about 30 minutes and Vicenza about an hour by regional train from Venice. Paper tickets must be stamped in the yellow machines on the platform before you board.Getting around
- Watch for the coperto in VeniceMany Venetian restaurants add a per-person cover charge, called coperto, to the bill. Drinks taken at a bar counter are usually cheaper than table service.Money and costs
- Buy Arena tickets in Verona in advanceThe Roman Arena in Verona hosts a summer opera season, and popular nights can sell out. Book your seats on the official site and bring a layer for the evening.Verona
- Check winter tyre rules before driving to CortinaMountain roads around Cortina d'Ampezzo can require winter tyres or snow chains in the cold months, and the rules differ by road. Check the local rules before you drive in winter.Cortina d'Ampezzo
Neighborhoods
Where to stay in The Veneto, the full guide
Verona
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Vicenza
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Cortina d’Ampezzo
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Venice
Venice is a city of islands in the Venetian Lagoon, where cars are banned and you get around on foot or by boat.
Things to do in The Veneto
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Need to know
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Entry
- Visa-free short stays for many passports; check rules before you book Read more
- Emergency
- 112 general emergency; 113 police; 118 ambulance; 115 fire
- Tipping
- Not expected; rounding up is welcome, and check the bill for a coperto
- Time
- UTC+1; UTC+2 in summer with daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryCold, fog
- FebruaryCarnival, cold
- MarchMild, quieter
- AprilSpring, mild
- MayWarm, busy
- JuneWarm, long days
- JulyHot, crowded
- AugustHot, crowded
- SeptemberWarm, harvest
- OctoberAutumn color
- NovemberFog, quiet
- DecemberCold, markets
Right now in The Veneto
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 9°
- Humidity
- 64%
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 15%
Treviso
12:23 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today15°7°15%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Wed14°8°13%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 14°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Thu14°6°1%Thursday: Cloudy. High 14°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 1%.
- Fri13°5°22%Friday: Rain. High 13°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 22%.
- Sat12°7°24%Saturday: Cloudy. High 12°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 24%.
- Sun13°6°15%Sunday: Rain. High 13°, Low 6°. Chance of rain 15%.
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Coming up
Every year
- Jun–SepArena di Verona FestivalVerona, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Paduaabout 30 min by trainGiotto's frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel and a calm old centre.Read the guide
- Vicenzaabout 1 hour by trainPalladio's city, with the Teatro Olimpico and a walkable historic centre.Read the guide
- Veronaabout 1.5 hours by trainThe Roman Arena, Juliet's balcony and a historic centre for an evening walk.Read the guide
Before you go to The Veneto
Rules for The Veneto, checked
- Many passports allow up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Check entry rules on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
- Cover shoulders and knees before entering churches, including St Mark's Basilica in Venice and the cathedral in Verona.
- Check whether Venice's day-visitor access fee applies on your date with the city's official website before you travel.
- Antiques and cultural objects may need an export licence to leave the EU, so check with the Italian Ministry of Culture before you buy at fairs.
All The Veneto guides
AlternativesVenice without the day-fee crowds: five lagoon townsRulesVenice access fee: who pays, which days, and how to book
Where to stayWhere to stay in Verona: four bases from the Arena to VeronettaItineraryVerona in 2 days: Arena, Juliet's House, Castelvecchio and Ponte PietraHead to headVerona, Vicenza or Padua: which Veneto city to visitPlan around The Veneto
Canals, islands and day trips to the mainland
Read the guideVeronaRoman Arena, Juliet's balcony and summer opera nights
Read the guideVicenzaPalladio's city, a short train from Venice
Read the guidePaduaGiotto's frescoes in the Scrovegni Chapel and an easy day trip
Read the guideCortina d'AmpezzoDolomite hiking and mountain roads
Read the guideGetting around the VenetoTrains, buses and car hire between the cities
Read the guideThe Veneto FAQ
How many days do you need in the Veneto?
Five to seven days covers Venice, Verona and Vicenza, with a day in Padua. A shorter trip works if you pick Venice and one city on the mainland. Add Cortina only if you have a car or a bus transfer and at least two nights.
How do you get from Venice to Verona?
By fast train from Venice Santa Lucia, which takes about 1.5 hours. Regional trains take longer and may change at Padua. Book in advance on Trenitalia or Italo for the best fares.
Is Venice worth visiting on a day trip from Padua or Verona?
Yes, if you take an early train. Day visitors fill the main sights from late morning, so arrive early. Check whether the day-visitor access fee applies on your date.
When is the best time to visit the Veneto?
Late April to June and September to October have mild weather and fewer crowds than midsummer. July and August are hot and busy. Carnival in February also brings large crowds to Venice.
Is Cortina d'Ampezzo worth visiting in summer?
Yes, for hiking and mountain views in the green summer months. Allow most of a day from Venice by car or bus.