While Venice is the jewel of the Veneto and its most visited city, northern Italy's Veneto region has a wealth of attractions. From historic cities like Verona and Padua to the natural beauty of Lake Garda and the Dolomite Mountains, there's a lot to see in the Veneto. Use our Best of the Veneto guide to plan your vacation in the Veneto region.

More: Veneto Region Map | Venice Day Trips

Soave Castle Photo © 2009 by Martha Bakerjian

Best of the Veneto originally appeared on About.com Italy Travel on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 11:27:39.

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Cleaning Trajan's Forum in Rome © 2010 by Martha Bakerjian

• 2010 Italy Travel Photos of the Week
• 2009 Italy Travel Photos of the Week

Cleaning Trajan's Forum - Italy Travel Photo of the Week originally appeared on About.com Italy Travel on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 21:51:51.

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Tuscany, one of Italy's most popular travel destinations, is a picturesque region dotted with evocative medieval hill towns that have ancient walls and towers and lively squares where you can sit at an outdoor cafe for a coffee or glass of wine. Take an armchair photo tour of Tuscany's hill towns, from popular towns like Cortona and Siena to less visited choices, with our Tuscany Photos.

Tuscany: Top Places to Go in Tuscany | Tuscany Travelogues

Pitigliano Photo © 2009 by Martha Bakerjian

Tuscany Photos originally appeared on About.com Italy Travel on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 11:27:34.

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Warmer weather has made its way into many parts of Italy and it's starting to look like spring is on its way. We have a forum post with spring photos from Villa I Due Padroni B&B. I added links to a couple of my spring favorites, too. Drop by the forum to talk about spring in Italy, check out the photos or post your own photo of spring in Italy.

Spring Travel: Why Visit Italy in Spring?

Photo of Spring flowers in Puglia © 2010 by Martha Bakerjian

Spring Is On The Way in Italy originally appeared on About.com Italy Travel on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 13:46:42.

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Rialto Bridge and Market area, in the center of Venice, is holding a series of special events to introduce Rialto Cuore della Citta', or heart of the city. Events (listed in Italian) start March 6 and run through April 10. Look for special markets displays, theater, and music on Fridays and Saturdays and Women in Jazz performances on Thursday evenings at 6:30.

The Rialto Bridge is one of Venice's top free tourist sites and you'll easily find it by following signs put up in many parts of Venice. But not so many tourists visit the spectacular Rialto fish market, held weekday mornings for about the last 1000 years. Arrive early to see fresh fish being unloaded from the boats. Nearby is San Giacometto, probably Venice's first church, founded in 471 and rebuilt in 1071, about the same time the Rialto Market was built. You'll find several good, inexpensive places to eat near the market, too. See our Venice Neighborhoods Map for location.

Rialto Bridge and Market Pictures

Rialto Special Events in the Heart of Venice originally appeared on About.com Italy Travel on Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 18:10:53.

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