| What's to see in Venice? | | | | If you travel north along the A27 from Venice |
| While you are in the city you could visit such | | | | you will come to the Dolomiti Bellunesi National |
| attractions as Saint Mark's Basilica, the Doge's | | | | Park. This park features some of the finest |
| Palace, the Jewish Ghetto of Venice and the | | | | landscapes south of the Alps and the highest |
| Jewish Museum, the Rialto market, the Rialto | | | | elevation in the park is 2,565m. The park is home |
| Bridge and don't forget to take one of the | | | | to over 1,500 species of flora and a huge |
| traditional gondolas for a ride. | | | | selection of fauna in the park such as Red Deer, |
| What's to see in the Venice Area? | | | | Roe Deer, Foxes, Martens, and a large variety of |
| Venice has much to offer the curious tourist, both | | | | birds as well. |
| inside and outside of the city. | | | | Heading west you'll arrive at Padova, which is one |
| As Venice is an entirely pedestrian city, you will | | | | of the oldest cities in Italy. Numbered among its |
| not be allowed to bring your car into it. There are | | | | main sights are the Scrovegni Chapel, Saint |
| huge car parks located for cars just outside the | | | | Anthony's cathedral, the Palazzo della Ragione and |
| city on the mainland in the town of Mestre. | | | | the Prato della Valle that, at 90,000 square |
| Here are some things to see in the Venice area | | | | metres, is the largest city square in Europe. |
| with your car hire: | | | | Continuing west along the A4 will get you to |
| Situated just to the north east of the city you | | | | Verona. This city is most famous for being the |
| can find the town of Jesolo, which is home to one | | | | setting for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The |
| of Italy's finest beaches. The beach is 15kms long | | | | city, though still a popular tourist destination, is also |
| and is definitely a must visit for anyone looking to | | | | a much quieter than the nearby Venice. It is |
| relax, unwind and do a bit of sun worshipping! | | | | therefore ideal for people who would like to get a |
| There is also a waterpark nearby which is sure to | | | | better look at real Italian culture and less of the |
| keep all the family entertained. | | | | commercial aspect seen in Venice and Rome. |
| Located further east, roughly 130kms from | | | | While here, you simply must visit the Roman |
| Venice, you can find the city of Trieste. This city | | | | Arena that is the 3rd largest amphitheatre to |
| sits right on the border with Slovenia and it | | | | survive to the modern day. |
| interestingly changed hands a number of times, | | | | About 20kms further west is Lake Garda, Italy's |
| between Austria-Hungary, Italy and Yugoslavia, | | | | largest lake and offers some of the most |
| during the 20th century before finally settling as | | | | stunning scenery in the area. Though there is little |
| part of Italy in 1954. It is home to a number of | | | | of historical interest but there is plenty of other |
| beautiful attractions such as the Roman Ruins, the | | | | activities to keep you entertained. There is a big |
| San Giusto Cathedral and Castle, Miramare Castle | | | | theme park called Gardaland, and is great fun for |
| and the Grotta Gigante, which is located just | | | | all the family, and it includes four rollercoasters |
| outside the city. | | | | and about 50 other rides. |