Venice:
Venice is world-famous for its canals, its buildings and its romantic atmosphere. It is built on an archipelago of 118 islands formed by about 150 canals in a shallow lagoon. The islands on which the city is built are connected by about 400 bridges. In the old centre, the canals serve the function of roads, and every form of transport is on water or on foot. The villas of the Veneto, rural residences for nobles during the Republic, are one of the most interesting aspects of Venetian countryside. They are surrounded by elegant gardens, suitable for fashionable parties of high society. Most of these villas were designed by Palladio, and are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. According to the architects, water around the villas was a very important architectural element because it added more brilliance to the façade.
Padua:
The Scrovegni Chapel (Italian: Cappella degli Scrovegni) is Padua's most famous sight. It houses a remarkable cycle of frescoes completed in 1305 by Giotto. The Palazzo della Ragione, with its great hall on the upper floor, is reputed to have the largest roof unsupported by columns in Europe; the hall is nearly rectangular, its length 81.5 m, its breadth 27 m, and its height 24 m; the walls are covered with allegorical frescoes; the building stands upon arches, and the upper storey is surrounded by an open loggia, not unlike that which surrounds the basilica of Vicenza. The Palazzo was begun in 1172 and finished in 1219. The most famous of the Paduan churches is the Basilica di Sant'Antonio da Padova, locally simply known as 'Il Santo'. The bones of the saint rest in a chapel richly ornamented with carved marbles, the work of various artists, among them of Sansovino and Falconetto. The basilica was begun about the year 1230 and completed in the following century.
Golf:
Golf: The famous Venice Golf Club is about 20 km far and if you want , you can get it by boat. Also there is the Golf Club of Martellago - Venice called Ca' della Nave and the Golf Club of Montecchia, created by Tom Macauley (President of the British Association of Golf Course Architects), is located in the shadow of the magnificent castle of Count Emo Capodilista and is one of the finest golf destinations in Italy. This modern golf course covers an area of 820,000 sqm. The undulating terrain requires careful technique game, crossed by many water obstacles. An innovative drainage system ensures excellent fairways in the event of bad weather. The Golf Academy of Cliff Potts, with a long experience in Germany, provides intensive care and a good experienced players and beginners. The elegant clubhouse, converted from an old barn, offers snacks, bar, a cozy Gourmet - Restaurant and open spaces
Other Activities:
visit the Palladio's Villas, Museum, Burchiello boat, Venice sightseen
