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Vicenza is also the ideal destination
for visiting its beautiful surroundings. Scattered throughout the countryside,
a few kilometres from the chief town, proudly stand the splendid Venetian
villas, an everlasting reminder of the power of the Serenissima and the
majestic plateau of Asiago, famous in the summer as a pleasant holiday resort
and in winter for its snow covered slopes.
In particular the seventeen Palladian villas, which have had a great influence
on world culture, offer a trail of just thirty kilometers, which is unique
in the world. An itinerary that touches all of the Vicenza area, starting
from the South with Villa Poiana to Poiana Maggiore passing by Villa Pisani
Ferri De Lazara to Lonigo rising for Villa Porto Thiene to Molina di Malo
Northwards to Lonedo di Lugo with the coupled Villa Godi Malinverni and
Villa Piovene Porti Godi.
And if this were not enough scores of more Veneto villas dating from the
fourteenth century onwards, perfectly preserved and immersed in the splendour
of the Vicenza countryside, are just waiting for a visit to roll out hundreds
of years of history, like a precious fabric. |
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