People sometimes ask about day trips from Venice. One suggestion is Vicenza, about 45 minutes by train from Venice.
http://www.italyheaven.co.uk/veneto/vicenza.html
This is the Tempio San Lorenzo. The lower part of the facade comprises eight walled arches dating back to the 1300’s, whilst the upper part is crowned by small blind arches and a rose window.
The large central door has a sculpture of the Madonna and Child above it.
You will also be able to find the medieval Tempio di S. Corona. The prolific architect Palladio (think Palladian villas, numerous palazzi and churches, including San Giorgio Maggiore and the Redentore in Venice) was buried here. However, since the nineteenth century his tomb has been located in the Cimitero Maggiore of Vicenza.
Fragments of a fresco.
The lion of San Marco is seen here, as well as in Venice.
Public art …
An attractive, flamboyant finestra (window)
There’s ever so much more to see as you stroll the streets of the historical centre. You’ll just have to go and discover more for yourselves.
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Very nice post. I love the old fresco photo very much. It is full of history.
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Your part of the world is so full of wonders for those of us who were born and live in very young countries.
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Can’ wait. We are chomping at the bit. It is still 20c in Venice. I have Venice on my IPhone weather App.
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You’re my kind of folks, Gerard! Do you have an apartment lined up? Haven’t Andrew’s photos been excellent? I wish they had just spent all their time in Venice, never mind Madrid.
Must see what our “beloved” PM is up to now. Cheers!
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No apartment yet, still waiting for domestic issues to be finalised. Hope it will be this year!
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OK, I was unsure whether things had been finalised yet.
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I would just love to go to Italy. These photos are gorgeous 🙂
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I hope you get to go there one day, Italy (and other European countries) has so much to offer.
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Ah, something else for my ever growing list.
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It’s so quick and easy to get to, Michelle. It’s easy to walk around, there are NO bridges! 🙂
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Hmm. I wonder if we could cram this in on our return ‘transit day’ before we fly home. I shall consult the oracle.
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I hope the oracle says “Yes”. How much time will you have? I’d say you know where you can stow your luggage.
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We have a full day. It depends what else the oracle has planned and how tired we are.
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OK, maybe next time would be sensible. Are you in another country now?
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Nice shots of the city. Many people go to Venice and they do not know all the nice cities and towns around. This is a great example.
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Absolutely, Roberto. The region is crammed with interesting places to go and explore.
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Exactly, like Treviso ( not the airport), Padova or even Bassano del Grappa!
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And, Bassano del Grappa is a good jumping off point to get to Possagno to worship Canova! The museum in Bassano del Grappa has a room dedicated to that talented man, also.
How many days now?
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