Schema+The+Northeast+of+Italy

The Northeast of ITALY - Variety of attractions and resorts || - Trentino Alto Adige - Veneto || - Padana Plain || - the Padana plain has a continental climate with humid summers and foggy winters - the southern area, along the Venetian coast, has a pleasant climate with long, hot summers and mild winters ||
 * Introduction || - Enchanting area to explore
 * Regions || - Friuli
 * Landscape || - Majestic, snowcapped Dolomities
 * Climate || - the mountainous areas, particularly around the Alps, have long winters, allowing a thriving skiing industry
 * Venice || a) Basilica di San Marco
 * Byzantine style
 * gilded interior

b) Palazzo Ducale b) Cappella degli Scrovegni
 * masterpiece of Venetian Gothic achitecture ||
 * Padova || a) Basilica of Saint Antonio
 * with frescoes by Giotto ||
 * Verona || a) Arena
 * the second largest Roman amphiteatre in the world
 * it is used for performances of operas

b) Castelvecchio
 * impressive castle with a fine gallery dating back to XIV century ||
 * Vicenza || a) Renaissance city

b) Builgings by Palladio (1508 – 1580 )
 * Piazza della Ragione
 * La Rotonda ||
 * Udine || a) Elegant Piazza della Libertà
 * with Venatian Gothic facades
 * imposing statues such as the colossal Hercules
 * Porticato di S. Giovanni with a beautiful Renaissance arcade ||