The Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari Basilica, commonly called the Frari, it is located on the homonymous Campo dei Frari, in the lively San Polo district. It is the largest church on the Venetian island and probably also the most loved and frequented by the faithful. It represents the greatest expression of Venetian Gothic, although …
The Santa Maria della Salute Basilica is one of the best expressions of Venetian Baroque architecture, and thanks to its particular position, it is becoming one of the symbols of the city. Located in the Punta della Dogana area, a building used as a customs headquarters for the goods and goods of the naval trade …
The Ca’ d’Oro Palace is one of the most beautiful buildings on the Grand Canal, located in the Cannaregio district and also the most representative building of the Venetian Gothic architecture of the city. This jewel was built for Marino Contarini in 1434, and still respects the desire of its owner. The richly decorated facade, …
The Madonna dell’Orto Church is located in a rather isolated area, and is often referred to as the English church of Venezia, since British funds helped restore it after the 1966 flood. It stands on the homonymous field, not far from the home of one of the greatest exponents of Venetian painting. The neighborhood is …
The Gesuiti Church or more simply Church of Santa Maria Assunta is considered excessive, sumptuous and sumptuous. Rebuilt in the 18th century in the Jesuit camp, not far from the New Foundations, it is often confused with that of the Gesuati in the Dorsoduro district, better known as the Church of Santa Maria del Rosario.
In this chapter we discuss the Croda dei Toni Group, a fascinating and very suggestive rock formation in the Sesto Dolomites. The Croda dei Toni Group, a complex mountain group consisting of several elevations, is located along the border between the Veneto region and Trentino-Alto Adige, between the Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Paterno Mount and …
In this chapter we discuss one of the most characteristic villages of all the Dolomites, a native town of the great Tiziano, Pieve di Cadore. Pieve di Cadore, the main town and most notable historical-artistic center of Cadore, rises on a hilly promontory to the right of the Piave river, is forty kilometers north-east of …
Treviso Cathedral or Cathedral of San Pietro Apostolo is the most important religious building in the city, a place of prayer and contemplation. The main architectural works of Treviso are located in Duomo Square, which was called, by the Treviso writer Giovanni Comisso, “the little Vatican” since most of the religious buildings are concentrated here. …
The Verona Cathedral is one of the most important religious buildings in the city, with witness of the transition from Romanesque to Gothic style. The Verona Cathedral or Santa Maria Matricolare Cathedral is located in Duomo Square, in the historic center of Verona, surrounded by elegant buildings that seem to have almost been custom-made. It …
In this chapter we discuss the most characteristic cities and places in the province of Belluno, starting from Cortina d’Ampezzo to Longarone. The chapter from Cortina d’Ampezzo to Longarone brings together the wonders and the most characteristic products of the northern area of the province of Belluno. A territory rich in resources and peculiarities, which …