The Mediterranean blue skies, emerald landscapes shimmering in the April sunshine, the crisp cool breeze of early spring – the 45 minute drive from the Venice Marco Polo International Airport to Vicenza was relaxing; more so aboard the spacious Mercedes Sprinter chauffeured by the tiny and efficient Giovanna of the elfin charm. Our next few days exploring the various towns of Vicenza, Verona, Padova, Treviso, Bassano del Grappa, in the Vicenza province, were perfect. This here was the perfect holiday destination for thesophisticated traveller.WHERE Is Vicenza?
Vicenza Province lies to the North East of Italy, in the Veneto region. Set at the confluence of the two rivers Retrone and Bacchiglione, and with the Berici Hills forming the backdrop in the South, the varying landscape is of great beauty with its hills and dales and water ways, hot water springs, undulating expanse of vineyards, sunshine yellow expanse of Brassica Napus or Rapeseed, and the glorious well-preserved Palladio’s architectural landmarks that herald its history dating back to pre Roman times.
