Need we explain about Venice? If you haven't been, you should go, and spending two or more days there will give you the chance to really acquaint yourself with the city. The Veneto is also worth getting to know. Made famous by Shakespeare, Padua is one of the cultural and pilgrimage capitals of the world. For a special treat, take a boat trip along the river from Padua to Venice admiring the Palladian villas. Little-known Friuli produces some of the best white wines in Italy, and Trieste provides a fascinating multicultural history as much Austrian, as Italian, with a little of the former Yugoslavian to make sure you are never bored. For nature lovers there is Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore, some of the most popular Italian vacation spots. For golfers, some of the most beautiful courses in Italy are in the Veneto, and certainly one of the most special can be found on the Lido of Venice. For relaxation, take in the thermal spas of the Colle Euganee.

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Enoteca Cangrande (Verona). For a nice place to go before or after the opera, consider Enoteca Cangrande. This eatery on Piazza Bra serves up hearty selections, and a great selection of Italian wines.

Vino Vino (Venice). As the name implies, Vino Vino is a wine bar offering a large selection of Italian and European wines.

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Carnevale (Venice). This famous festival, which means "farewell to meat," is a centuries-old tradition leading up to Lent. The 10-day celebration ends with a dance and fireworks in St. Mark's square.

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Rediscover Romance (Venice). Tour the canals of Venice with your significant other as your Gondoleir serenades you with the sweet melodies of The Canals of Venice.

Scrovegni Chapel (Padua). Giotto's famous frescoes are located here at Capella degli Scrovegni. The stories he depicts move from left to right starting with the parents of the virgin Mary (Joachim and Anna) through the life of Jesus. To help protect the frescoes, public viewing time is restricted, so reservations are needed.

St. Mark's Basilica (Venice). See the 4,000 square meters of mosaics at this basilica where San Marco has been kept since about 830 A.D. Just inside the entrance and up a flight of stairs to your right, you can access the gallery, the Marciano Museum and the loggia - from which you can enjoy wonderful views of St. Mark's Square.

Doge's Palace (Venice). The Palazzo Ducale has served as the senate house, administrative center, hall of justice and prison. Visitors can easily spend up to four hours wandering through this massive structure.

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Milan. This city is the epicenter of Italian fashion, if not the world. Start your shopping excursion on Via Montenapoleone, where you'll find Valentino and Versace, among others. Other streets worth strolling are Via della Spiga and Via Sant'Andrea.

Mercerie (Venice). Along this compilation of narrow streets linking St. Mark's Square and the Rialto, you can find just about anything, from the latest designer fashions to antique books.

Venetian glass. The small shops on Murano Island are a great place to sample the famous glassware, or you can attend one of the glass-blowing demonstrations arranged by tour groups around St. Mark's Square.

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