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1/ BELLUNO Winter Polo tournament on Lake Misurina. Photos by Diego Gaspari Bandion Courtesy of the Archives of the Province of Belluno © bandion.it THE VENETO, A CHEST FULL OF WONDERS AND SURPRISES 2/ Padova Cappella degli Scrovegni –Giotto’s frescoes. Today, as was custom in antiquity, when asked to describe Photographic archives for /00 tourism of Padua - Terme the sublime, indescribable beauty of nature, or of an Euganee. Courtesy of the architectural feature in breathtaking surroundings, Municipality of Padua- VENETO reference is often made to the mythical Genius Loci. Photography Office. If asked to decide amongst the many sublime places to 3/ ROVIGO The Po delta. protect in the Veneto, the Genius Loci would have been Photos courtesy of the Archives bewildered by the choice: uncontaminated peaks, deep of the Province of Rovigo. forests, green pastures, rivers and lakes abounding in fish, 4/ MARCA TREVISO sweet hillsides, flourishing plains, lagoons bordered by tastings and events take sandy coastlines are the wonders that bewitch the traveller. place year-round. Its wonders are represented not only by “natural habitats” 5/ View of VENEZIA. but also by “cultural habitats”, the expression of human Photographic archives life, encompassing history, art, traditions, whose soul of the Tourist Office of the Province of Venice reveals itself a little at a time. Like the traveller of days gone by, the modern traveller or the meeting planner 6/ Arena di VERONA. of today can resort to modern technology and modern Fondazione Arena di Verona. Photo by Fainello. modes of transport and, in very little time, discover and choose amongst thousands of places, colours, feelings, 7/ VICENZA Teatro Olimpico. experiences and fragrances. The experience will be even more pleasant if guided by someone who knows the places and can lead the traveller to discover the carefully conserved wonders and surprises of this land. In antiquity, the Genius Loci would amuse itself by astonishing the traveller: today, the Veneto, thanks to Venice Region Convention Bureau Network can cater for the most demanding needs of the Meeting Industry, opening up its chest of wonders to surprise its guests with the wealth, the quality and the professionalism of the specialised services offered.

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Venice Region Convention Bureau Network

The “network”, established thanks to the determination of the Veneto’s Regional Government, showcases the integrated and organised offer of the Region’s seven Provincial districts, disclosing the noble product of the transformation and interaction between nature and culture, history and art, tradition and innovation. The network draws its strength from the wealth of each individual Provincial district, presenting itself to the public as an integrated and modern conference network of great potential, providing both welcoming facilities (Trade Fairs, Hotels, Conference Centres, Historical Homes) enhanced by the beauty of the region’s landscape, historical and artistic heritage, and a really unique range of post-conference activities that are closely linked to the territory’s specific features, the “MORE”. All Meeting Planners will find in VENETO REGION CONVENTION BUREAU NETWORK a team of specialized professionals who will interpret and organize the will of conference industry, in order to provide excellence, reliability, creativity and innovation. In other words... VENETO: NICE TO MEET YOU!

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1/ Belluno: view on piazza Duomo and the valley. Photos by Francesco Sovilla ©

2/ Croda da Lago and Lastoi di Formin. Archives of the Province of Belluno. Photos by Diego Gaspari Bandion ©bandion.it “…Belluno and its valley have a very special character that confers an extraordinary /01 charm… that very few in fact acknowledge. Why is that? Because in the “Val Belluna” there is an amazing and incredible blend BELLUNO between the world of Venice (with its composure, classical harmony of lines, ancient sophistication, the impression of its distinctive architecture) and the world of the north (with its mysterious mountains, long winters, the stories, the spirits of the caves and forests, the untranslatable feeling of distance, solitude and legend.”

(Dino Buzzati, “La mia Belluno”)

“In the evening, especially in autumn, clouds of fabulous beauty form above Col Visentin… They build up as castles to make immense architectures that shine long after the shadows have fallen on the valley, mirroring magical shimmers. It would not be strange for tourists to come from Australia or Brazil specifically to see them... on the peaks the candid pinnacles slowly twist in constant change… at times, for fun, they pretend More than 400 hotels and halls for events to be Dolomites themselves…” of any kind, 11 unique exciting destinations in the Dolomites, UNESCO World Heritage. (Dino Buzzati, “La mia Belluno”)

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In 2009, the Dolomites were entered downhill skiing. The names of the mountains trunks for oars, while the San Marco Forest of locksmiths whose main industry was and everything is studied to ensure that the Belluno and its in the UNESCO World Heritage List as are quite well known: Tre Cime di Lavaredo, in Auronzo di Cadore was used for masts making locks and keys. Today Cibiana is each team will build on the specific skills of Provincial district acknowledgement of their beauty, unique Marmolada, Tofane, Antelao, Pelmo, Civetta, and for dwellings. The barge captains of the an open-air picture gallery. However it is the each of its members. The spaces available landscape and their scientific importance in Cinque Torri… Falzarego, Giau, Pordoi, Piave would descend to the valley and dock world of cinema that constitutes a special in Cortina are suitable for any type of event, terms of their geology and geo-morphology. Staulanza, Duran, Tre Croci: these are the in the heart of the Canale della Giudecca, attraction for Belluno: since the early days both outdoor and indoor. If history and Belluno and its Provincial District are easy The motivation of its inscription in the list treasures of Belluno’s landscape and also the the Zattere, today a spot favoured by tourists of cinema, Cortina and other towns have getting to know the local traditions is what to get to from the airports of Venice and Treviso; obviously does not describe the fascination, most daunting points of the Giro d’Italia! who prefer to find their way round the less been the set of famous films. you want, the “Ciasa de ra regoles” includes if you prefer the car or the bus, the motorway the sense of loss, the almost mystic The pearl amongst the pearls is Cortina crowded areas of Venice, that encourage many curiosities and hosts three museums. enchantment felt facing their majestic beauty. d’Ampezzo: the Alpine showcase of Italy, the silence and contemplation. The Piave is also Technology and conference A27 (Venice Belluno) is the fastest route In all, nine dolomitic areas in five provincial heart of the Dolomites, surrounded 360° by a Sacred River for the nation: together with services. Creativity for Food and wine in Belluno (and takes just over one hour). districts are involved in this important magnificent peaks, it is the destination of the the main settings and the trenches of the post-congress activities and its Provincial district If you want to partly travel by rail, there recognition, so in a certain sense glamorous and the mundane. It is the only First World War it is extremely fascinating. is a train service between Venice and Calalzo. it is a “shared” asset: nevertheless, with 58.450 Italian location to be part of the prestigious Belluno and its territory have a wealth of Post conference activities in Cortina and hectares, Belluno accounts for almost half, “Best of the Alps”, the international quality The surprises of Belluno very particular local opportunities to offer to in the provincial district of Belluno are Calalzo, with Feltre and Belluno is a crossroads exactly 41%, of the “core areas” which are brand that brings together the 12 most and its provincial district the conference industry, and is able to satisfy enhanced by exquisite theme dinners and for all the surrounding locations. The main part of the World Heritage. Surrounded prestigious tourist spots in the Alpine any demand: from seminars to conferences, traditional dinners both in hotels and in points of interest of the area, in addition to the by this magnificence stands Belluno, the range. Marmolada is another wonder: at What one wouldn’t expect to find here to exhibitions in trade fairs and exclusive mountain huts and refuges. Dolomites, are the two Touring Club Orange main city of the provincial district, that can 3342 mt, it is the highest peak in the range are the “Ville Venete”: there are venetian tailor-made events. The Convention Bureau The Cheese and Tastes Road (Strada dei be visited in all directions both in summer and can be reached by cable car in just 12 villas also here in Belluno and its provincial has accredited 46 facilities that together Formaggi e dei Sapori) of the Dolomites Flag Municipalities (Mel and Sappada), and in winter, making it a brilliant minutes to admire picturesque landscapes district, in fact there are more than 200 can provide any type of service required, of Belluno reveals an authentic gastronomic Cortina with its international resonance, destination for MICE. and to descend down breathtaking pistes. villas erected between the 15th and the 19th providing the highest of standards in terms treasure, that enhances the local culture the National Park of the Dolomites of Belluno, Mountains also mean Cadore with Valboite, Centuries: ten itineraries have been designed of professionalism and the welcoming of hospitality and reinforces the quality Its wonders Auronzo and Misurina, Val Biois and Conca to allow visitors to discover the fascination capacity. Companies specialised in of demand. Cheese makers, huts and co- a regional park, the Europa wilderness area, di Agordo, Val di Zoldo, Alleghe and Arabba, of these buildings that were erected as their conference services are readily available to operatives have agreements in place with the protected areas and areas of natural interest, The Dolomites: envied worldwide, it would all of which are part of one of the most fun owner’s main home. Obviously some satisfy any demand. The options available for hotels and restaurants, all in all some 160 skiing destinations and the lakes. be a great mistake to think that there is and spectacular skiing circuits; they also of these historical buildings are available post congress activities are both original and parties are involved, to provide tourists no other ‘must’ to be seen when choosing mean Comelico and Sappada, where the river to host events and gala dinners. Amongst proofed and include sleighs drawn by dogs and consumers a continuous flow of the Belluno and its provincial district. The Piave is born; the area of Feltre and Alpago the destinations one can’t miss there is also or horses, lessons with a botanical expert to territory’s most typical products and of the passing of the seasons is a wonder worth that are the first spots encountered Pieve di Cadore, north of Belluno. This get to know mountain herbs, tailor made highest quality. Amongst the cheeses, there experiencing: spring, summer, autumn bring as one enters the provincial district of is a small walled city of art, the birth town excursions, curling sessions, bobsleighing, is a competition of tastes between Piave DOP, forth flowers, meadows, mushrooms and Belluno from south-east and where lake of Tiziano Vecellio, whose home is open ice-kart, rock climbing, orienteering and Montasio DOP, Bastardo and Morlacco del the opportunity of various types of sport, Santa Croce is set like a precious aquamarine to visitors and where one can admire the treasure hunts. Cortina d’Ampezzo naturally Grappa, and the fresh cheeses straight from from leisurely walks to treks and Nordic for the joy of brave surfers. The river Piave ancient homes of the historical centre that offers personalised packages that are the mountain huts and pastures including walking, mountaineering and extreme sports deserves to be mentioned apart: its waters rises against the backdrop of the Dolomites not easily found elsewhere. The Cortina Schiz. Other typical products are Lamon like rafting. These are activities that can be served to transport the centuries old tree and their peaks in the horizon. Adrenalin Center, established in 1990, beans, DOP honey, Alpago lamb, walnuts INFO organised as team building feats.The winter trunks that were used to build the piling that A curiosity: Cibiana is a town decorated with is one of the most important centres for and chestnuts of Feltre. Tasting products Via Mezzaterra, 84 obviously means snow, snow-shoe walking, ice supports the Venetian palazzi. More precisely, more than 50 murales that tell its history: extreme sports. It organises 12 scheduled combined with the right wines is always 32100 BL skating, bobsleighing, sleighing, sled dog and the Cansiglio Forest was used to source tree its inhabitants were a community activities that can be practiced year-round an opportunity to learn while having fun. P. 0437 941148 F. 0437 944202 www.belledolomiti.it [email protected] 8 1 2 Right:

1/ Padova – Prato della Valle e St. Anthony’s Basilica. Photographic archives for tourism of Padua - Terme Euganee / Danesin.

2/ Relax in the wellness centres …The large piazza, called Prato della Valle, of Terme Euganee. is a broad clearing where the June Fair Photographic archives is held… An immense oval completely for tourism of Padua - Terme /02 surrounded by the statutes of the famous Euganee / L. Masarà men who studied or taught in this University… PADUA ( Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Italian Journey, 1786)

This passage written by Goethe grasps the essence of Padua: on the one hand the University and the men who dictated and dictate its fame; on the other hand, a keen interest towards meeting others, as testified by its role as a barycentre for trade and industry. In addition, it refers to one of Padua’s symbols: Prato della Valle.

More than 40 conference hotels with wellness centres, 20 conference centres and numerous historical homes of great prestige. Able to cater for more than 2,000 people.

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The wonders of Padua and its of culture and wellbeing, the largest spa who found in the pleasant hills of Arquà and dedicated events halls equipped with then there are the historical interpretations PADUA and its provincial district area in Europe that was well known already a likeness with Tuscany and chose to spend the latest technology and mostly in beautiful organised in the fascinating walled cities Provincial district in antiquity. the last years of his life here, between 1370 surroundings: they provide a professional thanks to the support of hundreds of well- Padua is famous for its Medieval soul, and 1374, in a house that is now visited by image of great prestige that make any practiced props who provide an insight into the Scrovegni Chapel and its frescoes The surprises of Padua and its scholars and admirers. The walled towns conference a really exclusive event. a past made of princes, knights, archers, Padua can be reached through the airports painted by Giotto, the Palazzo della provincial district of Padua deserve a special mention: Its hotels provide more than 28,000 beds. songsters and damsels. Examples of such of Verona, Venice, Bologna and Treviso; by car, Ragione, frescoed to represent the Cittadella, Monselice, Montagnana, Este, Padua has very large facilities available for breathtaking events that are definitely Padua has two motorway exits Padua East astrological theories according to the The “mud” is a surprise: a conference in Piove di Sacco and the many castles between trade fairs and major conferences: they worth watching are the spectacular Palio scientist Pietro d’Abano, St. Anthony’s the spa areas means offering pure wellness Padua and the Terme. are suitable for any type of event and, dei 10 Comuni of Montagnana or the (first exit travelling to Padua from Venice) Basilica, a treasure for both art and religion; to the conference-goers. The thermal mud Padua’s surprises are mainly the result in addition to the venues, what is really famous Quintana della Giostra della Rocca and Padua West (first exit travelling from it is also well-known for its Renaissance of Abano and Montegrotto, of which early of its liveliness, which is testified by the daily striking is the liveliness and the creativity at Monselice, during which you will be Milan); the Terme and the Euganean Hills monuments including the Botanical mention is found in Pietro d’Abano, is markets, the ‘happy hour’ in the its main of the conference industry experts. In the able to admire contests on horseback and are served by motorway A13, exit at Terme Gardens that fascinated Goethe and which made of clay and water rich in salt, bromide squares - Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza dei Frutti spa area, the Terme, meeting services are processions with over one thousand props are part of the UNESCO heritage; the and iodine, micro-organisms and biological and Piazza dei Signori – and by its many associated to wellness and natural balance in ancient costume. Euganee Padua is also on the railway line Basilica of Santa Giustina that, with its material. Applied to the body, boutiques that sell the most prestigious programmes achieved through the spa between Venice-Milan and Venice–Bologna. size, rivals the vast clearing of Prato it gives immediate relief. Already in the brands in fashion, jewellery and design; treatments and the relaxing environment Food and wine in Padua The Station is just a 15 minute walk from della Valle, overlooked by numerous noble years between the 8th and the 3rd centuries, or in the pleasantly welcoming 19th Century of the hills. Conference centres are the city centre. One last detail that should palazzi, including Palazzo Angeli that hosts a lakeside sanctuary was erected here to halls of the historical Caffè Pedrocchi. disseminated throughout the provincial The provincial district of Padua offers an the Minici Zotti Museum, an enchanting venerate a venetian god of the waters that Its waterways are quite remarkable and district and are generally boutique facilities: excellent selection of genuine product not go unnoticed: its traditional role as an museum where projections are made with the Romans called Aponus: in the Roman connect Padua to the Riviera del Brenta; historical hotels, noble villas such as Villa of extremely high quality. There is no easier international centre for culture and science magic lanterns; and of course the University age, the thermal waters were valued for there are also many cycling tours, including Contarini at Piazzola sul Brenta or Villa dei way to discover the wines of Padua than means that Padua is a synonym of reliability, and Palazzo del Bò, that hosts the most their healthy properties but also as an asset. a 50 km bicycle ride along the river that Vescovi (also a FAI location), castles and to follow the wine itineraries, including ancient anatomical theatre in the world Archaeological findings have revealed surrounds the city like a ring, which can abbeys. Padua and its provincial district the Strada del Vino dei Colli Euganei where while offering definitely advantageous and the pulpit from which Galileo Galilei the presence of thermal centres used for be part of the post-congress activities. are centrally located and easily accessible: guests can taste the much awarded and conditions. Organising an event in the taught. In addition to all this there are treatment but also for the prevention of as a result, they are the real scientific and aromatic “Fior d’arancio Colli Euganei” Provincial district of Padua will definitely the wonders of the provincial district of illnesses and to promote general health: cultural barycentre of the North-East of Italy. DOCG and other excellent red and white be cheaper than organising it elsewhere. Padua, for a start the Regional Park of the what today we would call a wellness centre. Technology and creativity in wines; another route is the Stradon del Vin Euganean Hills, a green lung of 20,000 The spa towns are Abano, Montegrotto post-congress activities Theatrical events Friularo which leads the traveller to taste The operators of Convention Bureau will offer hectares, featuring nature at its best. and Galzignano, and the latter is also known the much appreciated Friularo wine that was the best conditions possible to those who want as the “Golfing Village” for its numerous Padua is not just extraordinary monuments, Padua and its province have a long-standing quoted by some of the greatest poets to organise a tailor-made meeting, a scientific The Colli host a centuries-long wine golf courses. The area is embellished by enchanting landscape and natural wellness: history in hosting major events: top class of the past, including Ruzante and Goldoni. or professional conference. growing tradition and boast 13 DOC wines historical homes: the most famous is Villa Padua and its provincial district are also exhibitions, rock and folk concerts and Traditional products include stewed that increase the attraction of the incredible Barbarigo Pizzoni Ardemani, known for known for their conference services, musicals hosting national and international Padua hen and goose, and jujube berries, wealth of small villages, castles, Venetian its extraordinary historical gardens and provided at the highest levels of quality. stars, classical concerts featuring the best cultivated in Arquà: the latter are celebrated villas, historical gardens, abbeys (Praglia, labyrinth. The Colli of Padua also conceal The longstanding tradition in meetings orchestras on the contemporary scene, in a festival and are used to make a really INFO for example, available as a retreat for the surprising historical town of Arquà and conferences is mirrored in the broad including the Solisti Veneti or the Orchestra delightful liqueur. Piazza Antenore, 3 managers and scholars) and monasteries. Petrarca, thus called in 1868 as a tribute range of locations available: hotels, di Padova del Veneto, theatrical events 35121 PD Padua also means Terme Euganee, a place to the great poet Francesco Petrarca, historical homes, all with qualified staff featuring the best Italian companies; P. 049 8201569 F. 049 8201574 www.padovaconvention.it [email protected] 12 1 2 Right:

1/ Cà Vendramin Regional Museum of Remediation Works (Taglio di Po). Photos courtesy of the Archives of the Province of Rovigo.

2/ Villa Badoer – Fratta Polesine. “The journey was very pleasant and Concept FANCY GRAFICA the weather was splendid; the landscape ph Alberto Bonatti. and the single views were simple but /03 nevertheless charming. The Po, this sweet river, flows here having crossed vast plains; yet all you can see are its banks with bushes ROVIGO and small woodlands…” (Johann Wolfgang Goethe, from Italian Journey, 1786)

The name Polesine comes from the late-Medieval Latin word pollìcinum, meaning “marshland”. The term was used to refer to the many islands that emerged from the riverbed. The Polesine is thus the land created over the centuries by the sedimentation of the debris carried by the Po River that flows through this region for 150 km and which is the only river in Italy to form a delta. All the land formed in the delta emerged after 1604, the year in which the Port Viro canal was cut by the Venetians to deviate the Po to the south to avoid silting up the Lagoon. The burdensome presence of this major river has determined the character, the culture and the environment of this area, along with the influence of the different peoples who conquered it over the centuries.

Polesine: a new destination for conference tourism, offering services for corporate meetings, incentives, team building events, gala dinners and conferences in farmhouses, historical homes and fully-equipped boats.

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The wonders of Polesine interesting destination not only for business The exceptional flexibility of its structure Technology and creativity and the taste of the land and the roots of POLESINE AND ROVIGO tourism but also as a “green destination”. enables it to shield events from the sunshine for post-congress activities the local gastronomy. The “green meeting” To explain the fascinating nature of the Only if you have walked along the banks of and bad weather. It is definitely the best place offer consists in conventions and meetings Rovigo is easy to get to: it is on the Polesine, with its sunsets and its poplar the Po, watched the floodplains reinforced possible to present new car models and The vast and possibly unexpected availability organised pursuing the aim of environmental lines one must go back to the Greek myth by tall poplars, touched the fine sand of the to conduct road tests. of spaces is flanked by a range of sustainability, without any added costs. A13 motorway between Padua and Bologna of the Phaethon, son of Apollo and the islands during the dry periods, listened to technological services to support MICE Once they have chosen the most suitable and the nearest airports are Bologna, location, companies or corporate businesses nymph Clymene. Phaethon was raised the birds singing, watched the sun set with In line with its surrounding natural activities: restaurants, catering companies, Venice, Verona and Treviso. It can also without knowing who his father was, hues of yellow and red, can you understand environment, there is also the opportunity photograph studios, music and video can choose a menu that encourages the but when he found out, he set out to look the fascination of this land. However, for to take a trip or organise meetings on boats productions, graphics and communication use of locally sourced, 0 km products, be easily reached by rail as it is served by for him. The god welcomed him joyfully it to really captivate you, you must try and or large motorships; in other words, very professionals can provide efficient support recyclable decorations and ornaments, low- all the trains that connect Venice to Bologna and promised that he would make the thing communicate with the Genius loci of the special locations for very special events. for meetings, gala dinners, incentives, consumption video equipment, hard copies and also by the Chioggia Verona line. he most wanted come true. The youngster river, of the canes and of the meanders In addition to what can be called presentations of products and team-building printed on certified recycled paper, the use asked to drive the chariot of the Sun for a between land and sea. Polesine has a more sporty offer there is the option activities. This land, embraced by two rivers, of low-environmental impact transport modes. day and Apollo reluctantly allowed him to. everything one might want: fantastic nature, to organise guided tours (for example the Adige and the Po, are eagerly awaiting an Unfortunately the youngster was not strong a city, Rovigo, that has proudly got back to the Archaeological Museum of Adria, Villa opportunity to proudly show off its historical, Food and wine in Polesine enough to restrain his father’s winged horses on its feet after major natural disasters and Badoer at Fratta Polesine by Andrea Palladio artistic and environmental heritage. The and lost control of the chart that came is now focusing on cultural tourism and (a masterpiece from a conceptual point novelty is that business and entertainment There is something for every palate: dangerously close to the World, setting it on “green meetings”. There are hotels, farming of view as it is the only actual example can go hand in hand, thanks to leisurely IGP salad from Lusia, DOP white garlic fire. The world’s agony was heard by Zeus, estates, Palladian villas, historical palazzi, of villa realised with its barchessa), excursions on boats, bikes, horseback, canoe, of Polesine, IGP rice of the Po Delta, melons who stopped Phaethon by striking him with castles, theatres, museums, trade fair facilities the Museum of Amusement Rides at motorbike or car and the opportunity to of the Delta, sweet potatoes of Adria, pulses and red radicchio of Chioggia lightening. The youngster fell lifeless into for both exhibitions and conferences, Bergantino, the Regional Museums on organise a meeting on board a boat, with and Rosolina, Melara pumpkins and the the water of the Eridanos, the Po River: industrial buildings and former remediation Remediation at Ca’ Vendramin, the Museum on-board catering. All of this in total safety, local maize that becomes delicious polenta. according to the legend, his sisters came to its facilities that have been refurbished to of the Large Rivers, the Rotonda in Rovigo accompanied by guides who know the rivers, Rosolina and Lusia are capital of the banks and wept so much that the gods took host conferences, seminars, professional (hosting a major 17th Cent. picture gallery); horseback riding trails and cycle paths. vegetable farming areas, providing fully pity on them and turned them into poplars. conferences and competitions. cultural tours can be alternated with outdoor traceable early vegetables that contribute This explains the fascinating landscape of events or programmes linked Special events and green to the authentically delicious traditional the Polesine, a land were soil, rivers, trees, The surprises of Polesine to the territory, such as deep-sea fishing meeting offers dishes of Polesine. Another wealth are cane and other vegetation constitute the or a quieter trip on small fishing boats the freshwater, valley and seawater fish that The land’s first surprise is located just a few to visit the meanders and watch the birds In addition to traditional events, it is worth Park of the Po Delta, acknowledged as world make exquisite and fried or barbecued taking part in some of the numerous heritage by UNESCO as the most important kilometres from Rovigo: Adria International in the cane thickets. Palazzo Roverella fish dishes, so good that they are hard festivals organised to promote locally wetland area in Italy. It extends over 645 Raceway at Cavanella Po is a motor racing also deserves to be mentioned: located to describe in words. Shellfish and eels sourced fish and vegetables: special events square km and can be divided into two circuit. A modern facility, used by motorbike in Rovigo it organises ancient and modern are also a must for authentic fish lovers. can be organised in historical venues, relatively homogeneous areas: the lagoon and car racing lovers but also by all those art exhibitions of major artistic interest. In addition to fish, there are the courtyard with menus, shows and decorations to suit and the valleys, populated by more than 300 who enjoy the thrill of competing. There are two noteworthy art events animals, game (farm raised) and pork, the location, or team building and sports species of birds and animals. Located in the It is a unique facility worldwide for the large organised here: “Tra Ville e Giardini” prepared depending on the season of the INFO incentive activities (orienteering, fishing, kart southern part of the Veneto, it is strategically paddock covering, that turns the area at and Delta Blues, a jazz event that takes year. Finally, risotto with tastasal or with frogs, Via L. Ricchieri Detto Celio, 10 endurance challenges in the racing circuit), 45100 RO positioned for the main airports and road the back of the boxes into a space dedicated place in the city but also on boats. scratchings, cold cuts and pinza onta are networks of the north: it is becoming a new to motorhomes and hospitality. or cooking classes to discover the smells P. 0425 386281 part of the specialties of the area. F. 0425 386270 www.meet-inpolesine.it [email protected] 16 1 2 Right:

1/ Treviso, in the heart of the Garden of Venice.

2/ In the land of Prosecco. Photo by C. Gerolimetto.

“Every morning, as I looked out of the window, my eyes were inebriated by its tawny thicket and its waters of diaphanous, silk made red /04 by the reflection: a fairylike island in the heart of the city” TREVISO (Diego Valeri, 1977)

The heart of Treviso is represented, in addition to Piazza dei Signori, by the Pescheria Vecchia and the Buranelli canal: it is the flowing lymph and pulsating heart of the city and, should you lose your way amongst the roads of the centre, it is easy to hear the gurgling of water that blends in with the voices of the people. The writer Comisso, the film director Germi, the poet Zanzotto have all shared with us their most important thoughts, images and words on the people of Treviso and on the “Marca Gioiosa et Amorosa”. In the past, the Marquisate of Treviso (La Marca) was famous for the joyfulness of its inhabitants and especially for the beauty of its women and for its festivals where wine flowed like water… Over the centuries, the hand of man traced a landscape so poetic and so important for the history of its inhabitants, that UNESCO 30 km from Venice, providing more than 160 hotels for a total of 5,000 beds in addition is currently assessing the inscription into its lists of the entire to 3,100 beds in non-hotel facilities. 120 halls production area of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco catering for 25,000 people in 75 different Superiore DOCG. These qualities are clearly embedded in the locations and a record 400 restaurants DNA of its people and in the elegance of the modern city: these are the same hard-working people who founded the industrial clusters and contributed to the famous productive North-East of Italy, assuring the wellbeing its people and also contributing to recovering, restoring and carefully bringing new life to most of the local historical buildings.

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The wonders of Treviso for both dinners and events; in the pleasant Treviso manufactures sports equipment and with its approximately 75 locations and 120 The newest arrival amongst the itineraries TREVISO and its provincial district countryside of the provincial district there apparel for the entire world. It is no chance, meeting rooms that, in total, can cater for leading to the discovery of typical products are Venetian villas and castles, some as the entire provincial district encourages 25,000 people, to offer a complete service deserves special mention: the Radicchio The Marca Trevigiana, considered to be Treviso is in itself a “wonder”: it is one of which have been converted into boutique to do sport! The Product Club “Treviso - the to satisfy the needs of any type of event and di Treviso and Variegato di Castelfranco of the “Urbes pictae” - cities of painted hotels or perfect locations for conferences Provincial district of sport” offers hotels the demand for a range of exiting cultural Veneto trail. the “Garden of Venice” enjoys a strategic position houses - and is built on human scale, and gala dinners. There are also several specialised in sports activities and many and sports activities for conference goers. between the Adriatic Coast, the Dolomites elegant and rich in history and art treasures. golf club with 18 or 27-hole courses: opportunities for active incentives and team From early planning to implementation, and Venice. There are many different ways Much appreciated for the art exhibitions in addition to team building activities, building initiatives. you are taken by hand by professionals that have launched a major cultural tourist they are a good venue for golf clinics for and technical services of top quality to get to the provincial district of Treviso: by plane flow to the area, its provincial district beginners and experts. Another excellent Technology and creativity service providers. you can choose to land at the Canova airport includes many Venetian villas. Two villas example of team building activities can be for post-congress activities of Treviso or at Marco Polo airport at Tessera in particular deserve special mention, both provided by corporate training activities Food and wine in Treviso (Venice); by car, take the motorway A4 and then by Andrea Palladio: Villa Emo at Fanzolo on board house boats sailing from Treviso The provincial district of Treviso is a and Villa Barbaro at Maser. to the Venice lagoon: the boat is a metaphor hub of extreme creativity: every year, its Treviso is the home of Tiramisu, of IGP the A57: the exits to the province of Treviso Then there are the famous historical of the company and if there is no harmony local Chamber of Commerce records an radicchio of Treviso and Castelfranco are Mogliano, Preganziol, Treviso sud, Treviso homes, including the San Salvatore Castle at between the captain and his crew, you won’t impressive number of patent applications Veneto (also known as the “red flower”), nord, Conegliano or Vittorio Veneto (south and Susegana, the Castle of Conegliano and the make much headway! in all fields of industry. Since the 1990’s, IGP asparagus of Badoere and Cimadolmo, north); alternatively, take the scenic route along Castle of Cison di Valmarino. The province the province has strived to offer both chestnuts of Combai, Casatella Trevigiana of Treviso has a wealth of particularly There are some very original tracks along Italian and foreign MICE operators the DOP, Monte Grappa honey and soppressa the “Terraglio”, the road that connects Mestre fascinating towns and villages: Asolo, the Alta Via TV1 - an approx. 112 km trail best in hotels and world class conference of Treviso. and Treviso and which was traced by Napoleon, the reign of Queen Caterina Cornaro, from Monte Grappa to Cansiglio with centres where you can organise all kinds flanked by centuries-old plane trees that cast backdrop for the immortal love of Robert an incomparable view over the plains of event: catwalks, small trade fairs, It is also the home of local wines boasting Browning and Elizabeth Barrett, or of and the Dolomites, which can be partly international meetings (just to quote one, DOCG, DOC and IGT certifications, a pleasant shadow over it and embellished here Gabriele D’Annunzio and Eleonora Duse; covered by mountain bike or on horseback; the G8 for Agriculture was held here in including the famous Prosecco, available and there by Venetian villas. Arriving by train Conegliano, the city of Cima; Possagno, then there are bike tours, paragliding 2009). Conference technology and the as a Docg (Conegliano - Valdobbiadene is equally pleasant: the railway stations where the birth home and the plaster cast lessons on the Grappa Mountain for theatrical backdrop of events in Treviso Superiore and Asolo) and DOC; Raboso of Treviso (just 30 minutes from Venice), gallery of Antonio Canova are open to an extra burst of adrenalin or even rafting and its province are top class and provide del Piave and Malanotte Docg, Cartizze the public; Castelfranco Veneto, the down the Sile river. If you want something impeccable results. which can be made in just a few and very Conegliano, Castelfranco Veneto, Mogliano home of Giorgione, and Portobuffolè, more leisurely, why not try the emotional precious hectares of land in Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Montebelluna and Vittorio Veneto small medieval village built along the and sensorial experience of a moonlight Theatrical events in addition to the grand wines of Montello are just a few steps from the centre of the above Livenza river. excursion, or visit the masterpieces and the hills of Conegliano. The three wine mentioned towns and cities. of Canova, in the Plaster cast gallery Major art exhibitions, food and wine events itineraries (Strada del Prosecco, Strada The surprises of the Marca at Possagno by lantern. such as the Primavera del Prosecco, Fiori dei Vini del Piave and Strada del Vino There is no want for activities involving d’Inverno or Cocofungo, antiques markets, Montello e Colli Asolani) are really Treviso offers numerous surprising and food and wine: cookery courses, also held sports events can crown a high-quality inebriating: they can be covered by bike INFO attractive ideas for MICE: there are hotels in English, and the chance to experience conference or meeting. The in-depth and are the venue of excellent examples Via Venier, 55 providing conference facilities, including grape harvesting first hand. knowledge of the local territory enables of food and wine at their best, culture 31100 TV large conference halls that can be used Marca Treviso Convention Bureau, and enchanting landscapes. P. 0422 541052 F. 0422 591195 www.marcatreviso.it [email protected] 20 1 2 Right:

1/ View of Venice. Photographic archives of the Tourist Office of the Province of Venice

2/ Aerial view of St. Mark’s Basin and Square. …In fact, the whole city, especially at night, Photographic archives resembles a gigantic orchestra, with dimly of the Tourist Office of the lit music stands of the palazzi, with a restless Province of Venice /05 chorus of waves and the falsetto of a star in the winter sky. The music is, of course, greater than the band; and no hand can VENICE turn the page… (Josif Brodskij, Watermark, 1989)

Indeed, Venice can be compared to a gigantic orchestra: it is a miracle of harmony and whenever it is chosen as a venue for an event, it is clear even before anything is organised, that all the brain storming, all the “site inspection”, the rehearsals if you like, will in the end come together, like many variously coloured glass tesserae, to constitute a precious mosaic. What does Venice have in common with its provincial district? Water: again the words are suggested by Brodskij. “....water, too, is choral... It is the same water that carried the Crusaders, the merchants, St. Mark’s relics, Turks, every kind of cargo, military, or pleasure vessel; above all, it reflected everybody who ever lived, not to mention stayed in this city…”. Yet it is the same water that reflects the weeping willows and the architecture of the Riviera del Brenta, the same water that blends with the salty sea that wets the famous beaches… A partnership between state entities and service Finally: water rather than separating, brings unity. providers in the Province of Venice where the in-depth knowledge of the land is associated to the offer of expert and motivated services.

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Its wonders areas for special events; State and privately- Technology and creativity Theatrical events Another suggestion is to learn to cook Venice and its owned palazzi from different periods, for post - congress activities a Venetian menu. All this creativity is linked surrounding territory “The only thing that could exceed this all restored to perfection; a cruise terminal; Venice offers a broad programme of art to services of utmost quality, that enabled city on water is a city built on air”(William recently constructed conference hotels; This wealth of options are available events: major international exhibitions, Venice to host, in the past, in 1987, the G7, Hazlitt, 1778). It is impossible to decide museums, deconsecrated churches, in a land that has invested in its future the Carnival of Venice, the Redentore the Summit of the Seven Greatest Nations. Venice and its provincial district can be reached which is the most beautiful: the many glorious theatres: these are the enchanting and values diversity: Venice is a city that Festival, the International Cinema These are skills that you can’t make up through the Marco Polo international airport spectacular shows ‘organised’ daily by backdrops offered by the historical centre; has overcome numerous problems thanks Festival, the Biennale of Visual Arts and from one day to the next: Venice and its at Tessera: from here there are connections via the light in St. Mark’s basins, the “upright yet the Provincial district of Venice also has to the sensitivity, a centuries-long Architecture, the Historical Regatta. provincial district have learned over the lace of the Venetian façade”, to again quote many wonders and surprises to offer: attentiveness towards those for whom Its Provincial district also stands out centuries to manage the etiquette needed sea or land, by bus, taxi or motorboat. Arriving Brodskij, or the majesty and elegance bridges and steps are an obstacle. for sport and elegance: the Venice during events, how to appear, how to by land via the A4 motorway, cars can be left of the Villas erected by noble Venetian The Riviera del Brenta stretches between Venice has invested in the future and Marathon sets out from Stra and has communicate. Venice and its province are in the large parking lot at Tronchetto and from families as hubs of Humanist culture Venice and Padua: it is flanked, here has set up a wi-fi network that covers the waterways and villas as its backdrop; venues that give an added value, as testified here visitors can reach Piazzale Rome with and which later became a refuge for and there, by prestigious villas, including entire city; many places have Qrcodes Riviera Fiorita, which brings the river by the 2012 edition of the America’s Cup. healthy countryside stays and productive Villa Foscari by Andrea Palladio, to read timetables or get information. back to its ancient glory with a magnificent the ultra-modern People Mover. farms. Here, the Doge, Sea Captains and Villa Pisani with its magnificent labyrinth historical procession on colourful boats Food and wine in the It is even easier to arrive by train through the Magistrates exhibited their status and and Villa Widmann at Mira; the Land The service providers certified by along the river’s smooth waters; provincial district of Venice Santa Lucia Railway Station. Just walk out their noble links to European aristocracy; of Tiepolo, where the great painters Convention Bureau have the culture the Carnival of Ceggia whose entire of the station and Venice is there and, as the poet many were planned and realised by Andrea lived in Villa di Zianigo, famous also of hospitality in their DNA, as a result population is involved in its organisation Venetian cuisine is quite unique in its Palladio and his apprentices, and are found for the roman grid that is the reason of centuries of organising receptions, for a whole year. Convention Bureau di lightness and simplicity: a stroll through Diego Valeri said, “it looks like the dream of in a vast area included between Bergamo why Mirano and other villages and towns meetings, exhibitions and festivals etc. Venezia and its members who organise post- the markets of Rialto, the Pescheria, a Fata Morgana”. and Friuli, Belluno and Rovigo. In all, there still conserve the geometrical layout You can rely on them without any qualms: conference activities will be able to organise or in the markets that source from local are some 4,238 villas and many are part of the Roman castrum; the Land between the culture of hospitality they represent an event in tune with Venice’s traditions: farmers will show how each season brings of the UNESCO heritage. the Piave and the Sile rivers, hosting the was forged by Popes, Emperors, Princes special evening events organised in the a range of delicacies that become Roman Archaeological Museum of Altino, and Kings! A tour of the factories of the Palazzi of the historical centre and a celebration of taste. Not luxury, simply The surprises and a good starting point to discover Calzaturieri del Brenta (the association in the Villas of the mainland can include taste: oily fish (sarde in saor), crustaceans the Lagoon and Torcello, Mazzorbo, that brings together the shoemakers dedicated menus, theatre acts and dramas (moeche in spring, masenete in autumn Considered a World Heritage site long Burano…; the Land between the Piave working for the top fashion brands), with Venetian masks, minuet lessons, and grancevole, grey schie), shellfish before its official recognition by UNESCO, river and the sea, including Jesolo Lido, of the furnaces in Murano or of the concerts featuring Venetian authors, (squid in July and August, moscardini, a treasure chest disclosing wonders of art, Cavallino Treporti; finally the easternmost studios where the masks are made ancient betting games (do not forget zottoli); herbs from the field (bruscandoli a bridge between East and West: Venice lands, the Land of the Doge’s Wines, can all be part of a top-class incentive that the first Casino in Europe was and carletti), pulses (bisi), island-grown offers the conference industry not only with the villages of Eraclea and Caorle, programme. The beaches, with a view established in Venice in 1638), treasure artichokes (castraure), white asparagus its absolute beauty, but also the ability, stretching between Annone Veneto to deseasonalise flows, can offer range hunts, crafts workshops… On the theme of Conche: all are a good accompaniment arising and filtered by centuries of byzantine up to Bibione, also known for its spas. of team building initiatives that can of water, offers include learning Venetian to rice or bigoli. Wines are equally unique: negotiations, to rise up to the unexpected, Finally the unmistakable south Lagoon be organised in large open spaces rowing (standing and using just one oar) from the Piave river to the sea and in to give creative, almost miraculous solutions from Pellestrina to Chioggia: the cycle (on grass, soil or sand) or at sea, with or short sailing courses where corporate the eastern part of the Veneto, the Wine INFO that will astound its guests. Hotels whose path of the Islands of Venice is definitely tournaments, courses and regattas crews will learn communication skills itineraries are an ideal way to discover Sede Legale: Provincia ancient core is combined with the best a unique sports, naturalistic, aesthetic and... designed specifically for the client. and howto synchronise efforts to achieve and taste prestigious white and red wines. di Venezia - Palazzo Ca’ Corner in contemporary design, with dedicated gastronomic experience. a specific aim. S. Marco, 2662 - 30124 VE P. 041 5298716 F. 041 5210783 www.welcome2venicecb.it [email protected] 24 1 2 Right:

1/ Verona, Piazza delle Erbe with the statue of the Madonna of Verona and Palazzo Maffei.

2/ Lake Garda, Punta San Vigilio.

“Pleasant Verona! With its beautiful old palaces, and charming country in the distance, seen from terrace walks, and stately, /06 balustraded galleries. With its Roman gates, still spanning the fair street, and casting, on the sunlight of to-day, the shade of fifteen VERONA hundred years ago. With its marble-fitted churches, lofty towers, rich architecture, and quaint old quiet thoroughfares, where shouts of Montagues and Capulets once resounded...” (Charles Dickens)

“ …this marvellous memory I hold so dear will give me the strength to endure the long winter…” (André Gide, Torri del Benaco, 1848)

“…Fortunately the sun rose to illuminate towers, rocks and walls and I started to describe to them the superb scenery… all looked back…to see with their eyes what they had just heard me praise…” ( Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Malcesine, Italian Journey, 1786)

These three quotes, on Verona and then on Torri del Benaco and Malcesine, could, to take the lead from the anecdote cited More than 300 conference halls of which by Goethe, introduce a “discourse on the beauty” of two entities 6 providing more than 1,000 seats, 55,000 rooms that are so intimately bound together: Verona and Lake Garda. of which 20,700 in hotels, 56 places of interest. Is it possible to conduct a meeting in the midst of such beauty, of such magnificence, of such a mythical place? Verona provides all the answers and the Lake gives resonance to them, acting, as water does, as an amplifier. As Gide says, if during the summer we hold in our hearts the playful light and the sunsets on the lake, won’t that make the winter more acceptable?

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The wonders of Verona Verona’s provincial district is also a source The conference and trade fair facilities as Amarone, Valpolicella classico, Recioto tasted these cheeses that hint to the fields, Verona and its and Lake Garda of wonders, with localities competing available are important and Verona’s offer and, of course, of the olive oil from the hay and flowers, you will never want to provincial district to host conferences, meetings and incentive is top class: the offer continues with Garda lake or the valleys of Verona, where eat the industrially produced version again. Roman Verona, Verona of Theodoric, events. The towns on the Verona side frescoed halls in prestigious palazzi and even the smallest producers are aware Amongst the icons of Verona’s cuisine of Cangrande and Dante, Verona of Romeo of the lake and their hotels lead a double villas, both state owned and private; guided and carefully comply with the rules there are the Tortellini of Valeggio sul Verona can be reached by air through the Catullo and Juliet: which Verona should come first? life: if between late spring and autumn they tours to historical gardens, workshops in of production and the traditional culture. Mincio, made with fresh pasta and filled airport or through Venice Marco Polo airport. In 2000, its urban layout and its architecture mainly focus on leisure tourism, between Natural History Museums, dinners in the with a delicate meat mixture then cooked The Milan to Venice and the Brenner Pass earned it an acknowledgement as UNESCO November and late spring they promote Roman Theatre and team building activities Theatrical events in broth. Every year in June, Valeggio world heritage, as a splendid example original offers for the conference industry. in the city (orienteering). organises a fun event: the very long ponte to Modena railway lines bring you right to the of a city that has developed gradually In this they are aided by the offer provided Back in the provincial district, if Meeting People come to Verona from all over the Visconteo is closed off and tables are set city centre. By car, taking the A4 Milan-Venice and constantly for two-thousand years, by local fun parks, natural parks, wineries Organisers want to give a ‘sporty’ feel to world to see the shows in the Arena or to for people to enjoy the famous “love knots”, motorway, you access the city through the exit integrating artistic elements of high quality and olive oil producers. their post-congress activities, all they have to attend major trade fairs dedicated to wine, the tortellini. to the Trade Fair (Fiera) or through Verona Sud from the different subsequent periods. The same trend is true for Valpolicella, do is choose: excursions by bike, snowshoe horses and marble. These events have Verona is a lovable city and its inhabitants Soave and the area east of Verona where walks in the winter and trekking/Nordic made organisers increasingly aware of the leading to the historical centre. are even more so: they are aware of the the offer is supported by wine and olive walking in Lessinia and on Monte Baldo theatrical nature of communication: as To get to the Lake, enter at Verona North on history behind them and of their city’s oil tasting activities as part of a broader (reached using the Malcesine – Monte a result, the entire city and its provincial the A22 (Brenner Motorway), exit at Affi and role as “crossroads” that has witnessed initiative to promote awareness of the Baldo cable car) and Hortus Europae, the district are involved in conferences and follow the directions to Bardolino-Lazise or the coming together (and clashes) territory. Then come Verona’s plains with botanical gardens known since antiquity side events or in-depth study events. of cultures, between northern Europe their discreet and melancholic fascination, for their Alpine flora. Then there is Bolca, The Rice Festival at Isola della Scala Garda, Torri, Malcesine. The Soave exit is quite and the Po Plains. with their Romanic country churches and a real fossil mine, where there is an area is a much awaited event, also by the media. interesting for tourists as it provides fast and This encounter is facilitated by the presence the ever-changing rice fields. reserved for visitors who want to try the Lake Garda has learned to distribute events easy access to the beautiful Soave castle: the of the Val d’Adige, the valley that takes excitement of using their own picket and, over the year while Bardolino attracts its name from the river that crosses the The surprises of Verona if they are lucky, of bringing back to surface thousands of Italian and foreign guests Castle boasts an orange Touring Club flag valley, and by the lake, as big as a sea, and and its provincial district from a centuries long sleep a shell or an through a series of events linked to the for its facilities. The people of Verona are quite its three coastlines. Times have changed animal fossil. famous “Chiaretto”. used to living well in a sound environment: and so has the way we communicate: Verona Verona “is” a surprise and the offer is in 2011, for example, Bardolino was received with its Quadrante Europa Freight Village so broad that we might feel we are spiting Technology and creativity Food and wine in Verona and the Catullo Airport at Villafranca, the city if we choose one experience rather an important recognition that acknowledged still joins the city to other European than another. The Arena dominates Creativity is not enough to ensure All you have to do is choose: risotto with it as the Italian municipality with the highest destinations and economies. Verona’s the centre of the city with its opera season the success of an event: you also need Amarone and Monte Veronese or risotto gross domestic wellbeing (definitely just conference industry is definitely people- and with its exclusive and restricted visits technology and security. The people with Tastasal or Isola-style risotto; boiled as important as the GDP!). oriented: as a destination, it can easily cater to the backstage, although the Roman of Verona are experienced in setting up meats with pearà (a bread and pepper for small and medium-large events for up Theatre has a certain prominence with its trade fair and theatrical facilities and are sauce), horse stew or pastissada, traditional to up to 500, 1.000 or 2.000 pax (but it programme of prose and dance. Then there accustomed to using modern technology cakes such as the buttery offella, pandoro, can even cater for 10.000). The numerous are the festivals, such as “Infinitamente” complying with international standards. zaletti, baci di Giulietta… INFO hotels with conference facilities can join or the shooting star that dominates Piazza Going back to creativity, ideas include Fresh and seasoned cheeses made from the www.conventionbureau.biz forces and act as one for major conferences, Bra over Christmas. There are the guided cooking courses, guided or blind wine milk of cows who spend the summer season [email protected] fairs and events. tours to discover the hidden Verona. tasting of prestigious wines such in the mountain pastures: once you have

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1/ View of the historical centre of Vicenza and the Basilica Palladiana.

2/ Villa Cordellina Lombardi, Montecchio Maggiore.. “Today I visited a splendid Villa known as La Rotonda, at half an hour’s distance from the city, on a pleasant hill. The building /07 has four sides to it that enclose a round hall, which receives its light from above… Architecture has never, perhaps, achieved VICENZA a greater degree of luxury.” (Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Italian Journey 1786; Vicenza, 22 September)

One of Andrea Palladio’s masterpieces, Villa Almerico Capra, known as “La Rotonda”, together with other Venetian Villas inspired a new way of conceiving architecture: its effects are visible in many buildings, both public and private, even in the remotest areas of the world, that hint to Palladio’s lines. Nevertheless, Vicenza is not “just” its Villas, its historical buildings that are UNESCO world heritage sites or the delightful towns of Marostica and Bassano: it is the third provincial district in Italy for exports, with a long-standing tradition in the goldsmith’s industry, the mechanical sector, ceramics, fabrics and leather. There is much yet to be discovered in the Province of Vicenza, including its natural landscapes, ideal backdrops for team building activities, tours to examples of industrial architecture and, why not, Vicenza and Vicenza CB makes available modern its provincial district as a set for all types of cinema productions, and fully-equipped conference centres encouraged and promoted by the Vicenza Film Committee. in prestigious historical locations, in addition to the services of professionals for the organisation of conferences and events.

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Its wonders provides an authentic journey to the the “memory trail” and in the books translation and interpretation and, of course, or wineries presenting meditation wines such VICENZA discovery of the top-class artisan production by Emilio Lussu and Mario Rigoni Stern. incoming services and animation for events, as Torcolato or Recioto are opportunities to Vicenza and Palladio’s Venetian Villas available in the province of Vicenza. If you are thinking of a wellness event, including sports events. augment one’s knowledge of food and wine. Vicenza is easy to get to: the city is located are part of the UNESCO world heritage: the right place to be is Recoaro Terme: Some companies allow guests to take part in sixteen of these villas are located in the The surprises located in the Small Dolomites, it is an ideal Theatrical events the grape harvest and there are restaurants 60 km from the Catullo airport of Verona province of Vicenza. The city also boasts venue as it blends nature and spas, and is that organise cooking courses dedicated (30 minutes), 80 km from Marco Polo airport the highest number of protected Surprise means astonishment: this is what interesting for small incentive initiatives. The Game of Chess at Marostica, with live to food lovers as a team building activity. of Venice (45 minutes), 150 from Bologna, monuments: thirty-nine between palazzi, people feel as they admire the Teatro Vicenza Convention Bureau will provide characters, is organised every two years villas and churches. In October 2012 the Olimpico. Yet visitors will be overwhelmed precious information to conference and attracts thousands of tourists; the 200 from Milan Linate. Basilica Palladiana will reopen to the public not only by the Palladian monuments: organisers to create tailored events resorting meetings of the Alpini at Bassano are joyful By car, the city is served by the A4 motorway after careful restoration works: it is one the province’s smaller towns are remarkable to the excellence available on the territory. gatherings, the Rogazione at Asiago, events between Milan-Venice in the section between of Palladio’s symbols overlooking the city’s gems that can be a good setting for such as Cantine Aperte, Malghe aperte and Brescia/Verona/Vicenza/Padua. It also easy main piazza and the historical centre. personalised events. Tours and tastings Distillerie Aperte, the Festival Vicenza Jazz: The new facility will host major international in Grappa distilleries are an entertaining Technology and creativity these are just a few of the many events that to get to by train: it is on the main railway exhibitions and the Museum of Jewellery. experience; or, to grasp the peculiarity in post-congress activities are a pleasure to be involved in and are an line between Milan and Venice and the station It will also act as a location for prestigious of this territory, take a guided tour of the opportunity to extend a guest’s stay after a is just a short walk from the historical centre. events that, associated to the programme Museum of Ceramics and of the ceramics The high demand coming from local meeting. offered by the Teatro Olimpico and the factories of Nove and Bassano, followed companies has dictated a very high standard Municipal Theatre, will enhance the city’s by a hands-on workshop to shape clay to of service in the organisation of events that Food and wine in Vicenza vitality. The Palladio Museum in Palazzo make objects or the famously cute whistles, use all the unique ingredients available Barbaran da Porto will be the starting the “cuchi”. In addition to the goldsmith’s in the province. MICE are offered conference The foundations of the cuisine of Vicenza point of a trail leading to the discovery and ceramics clusters, many industries are and trade fair facilities of all sizes, state- are: Vicenza-style salt cod (baccalà alla of Vicenza’s palazzi and villas. Although dedicated to tanning, sports apparel and owned or private historical homes that are vicentina) with polenta and cheese, both the city’s ancient architectural “jewels” many prestigious brands are located here often surrounded by parks and that are fresh (Asiago) and seasoned, Marostica are quite well known, it modern “jewels” (Diesel, Dainese, Bottega Veneta): all, available simply for guided tours and also cherries, white asparagus of Bassano, are equally interesting. Made in Vicenza of course, have their own factory outlet. for lunches, dinners, presentations, catwalks sopressa of Vicenza DOP, Berico Euganeo products, with a special focus on the Amongst the mountain resorts, Asiago, and mundane events. The following, in DOP cured ham, the wines of the DOC traditional goldsmith’s industry, are the main town of the Altopiano dei 7 Vicenza, are a must: guided tours associated areas of Breganze, Colli Berici, Gambellara, beautifully showcased in Vicenza’s Trade Comuni, stands out for its fairytale like to tastings; shopping in the factory outlets Lessini-Durello, Arcole and Vicenza, maize Fair that acts as a safe and absolutely suitable location, amongst well kept pastures in of international brands; sports activities in of Marano, beans of Posina, peas of location for both exhibitors and buyers from the summer and snowy pistes for downhill summer and winter alike in the hills and pre- Lumignano and the broccolo fiolaro all over the world; in these occasions, the skiing, snowboarding and 500 km of cross- Alpine areas of Vicenza. Convention Bureau of Creazzo, potatoes of Rotzo and the black city’s villas, palaces and prestigious buildings country skiing pistes in the winter. This brings together companies that organise truffle of the Berici hills, honey paired with become the venue of numerous and place still conserves the Cimbrian name conferences and events, agencies providing the best cheeses. These are just a few of definitely precious events that act places and memories of the 1915-1918 War: integrated marketing communication and the many products used by the excellent INFO as backdrop for Vicenza to showcase Altopiano di Asiago, Pasubio and Monte press offices, companies supplying audio- restaurants of the territory to give a taste Via Montale, 25 its international allure. ViArt, the Exhibition Grappa were the backdrop for terrible visual and technical services for conferences, of the pleasures of the territory. 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