The Blessed Virgin of Soccorso, also called The Rotonda, is a religious building located in Rovigo, known for its octagonal shape and for historical-religious events related to the evolution of the city. Simple and harmonious, the sacred temple was built between 1594 and 1613 by the engineer Francesco Zamberlan from Bassano Del Grappa, friend and …
The Rovigo Cathedral is named after Pope Santo Stefano, and dates back originally to the year 964, probably built on the remains of an ancient parish church from the 8th century, as reported by a papal bull from that period. The parish church of Santo Stefano stood a few steps from the baptistery, which in …
In this chapter we discuss one of those places that have marked history and its memory remains indelible within us, Ortigara Mount. The Ortigara Mount is a mountain of the 2,105 m high Alps located along the border between Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige, in the northern part of the Seven Municipalities Plateau. It is famous …
In this chapter we deal with one of the largest municipalities of the plateau, rich in traditions and sports activities throughout the year: we’re talking about Gallio. Gallio is the highest municipality of the plateau and, with its 1093 meters above sea leavel, is also the highest municipality in the province of Vicenza. Completely immersed …
In this chapter we will show you the Venezia cities, from the surprising Portogruaro, through Noale, to the villas of the Brenta river. The chapter of the Venezia Cities brings together the most characteristic products of the area and the many wonders of the Venezia province. A land with great traditions, which preserves a rich …
In this chapter we talk about the marvelous of the Venezia islands, capturing the more characteristic and intimate moments. The Venetian Lagoon, surrounded by myths and superstitions, was once reserved for fishermen and hunters. Only from the 5th century AD the first inhabitants of the mainland settled there, forced to seek refuge elsewhere, following the …
In this chapter we talk about the cities and characteristic places of the lower Padova area, a territory rich in stories and legends. The Lower Padova is one of the most fascinating areas of the Veneto region, enhanced by grandiose fortified cities, rich in history and mysteries, and this particular charm owes it precisely to …