This presentation is done by Czarina Villamora as one of her projects on ITALIAN REGIONS in her Italian 11 class (AY 2013-2014) at the University of the Philippines under Prof. Emanuela Adesini.

1. VENETO
Prepared by: Czarina Villamora

2. Veneto: Background
• Language: Italian/Venetian
• Capital: Venice
• Provinces (7):
– Venice
– Padua
– Verona
– Vicenza
– Treviso
– Rovigo
– Belluno

3. Veneto: Background
• Veneto is located in the Northeast of Italy, which
extends from Dolomites to Adriatic Sea
• In its coast, you can see the Venetian lagoon
where the unique city of Venice lies
• It has a variety of faces: natural, artistic and
traditional

4. Veneto: Tradition
Traditional Fires
A rite concerning Fire
and Earth, influenced
by Christian faith and
a tool to light up the
way of the 3 Wise
men who got lost

5. FAMOUS PROVINCES

6. Famous Provinces: Venice
• It is considered as a UNESCO World Heritage site
• There are lagoons, islands, and Grand canals
• Can be explored by foot or by boat (through steamboats
or gondolas that travel along the canals)
• Famous for its Carnival, Murano glass and Burano lace

7. Venice: Attractions
Campo Santo Stefano Ca’ d'Oro

8. Venice: Piazza San Marco

9. Venice: Canal Grande

10. Famous Provinces: Padua
• A city of sophistication,
and full of artistic
wonders
• Claims to be the oldest
city in Northern Italy
• Padova is also known
as the “ City of the
Saint”
Basilica of St. Anthony

11. Padua: Attractions
Palazzo della Ragione L’Orto Botanico di Pandova

12. Famous Provinces: Verona
• Considered as a
UNESCO World Heritage
site for its architectural
styles
• The home city of
Shakespeare’s Romeo
and Juliet
• This is where you can
find Juliet’s balcony and
the arena

13. Verona: Attractions
The Arena Piazza della Erbe

14. Famous Provinces: Vicenza
• Also has a UNESCO status
• Has a unique artistic
contribution because of
Andrea Palladio’s works
• Famous for the architectural
works of Andrea Palladio
such as Palazzo Chiericati
and Teatro Olimpico
Teatro Olimpico

15. Vicenza: Attractions
La Rotonda Palazzo Chiericati

16. CUISINE

17. Veneto: Cuisine
• Veneto is known for its risotto
• The food in the region
is based on these
common ingredients: rice,
Fegato alle Veneziana
vegetables and polenta
• Fegato alle Veneziana is considered as the most notable
dish in Veneto

18. Veneto: Cuisine
• Also, some notable desserts are: fritters, zaletti, Zaletti
• Carnival galani and
• pandoro from Verona
• Tiramisu is also believed
to originate in Treviso Tiramisu
• Veneto is also a place for extensive and value
production of red and white wines.

19. FAMOUS PEOPLE

20. Veneto: Famous People
Andrea Palladio Marco Polo

21. Veneto: Famous People
Giacomo Casanova Tintoretto

22. Festivals:
Carnivale in February (Venice)

23. Festivals: Historical Regatta
in September (Venice)

24. Veneto: Famous Brands
United Colors of Benetton Diesel

25. References
• www.italia.it
• http://www.veneto-explorer.com/facts-about-veneto.html
• http://www.yourguidetoitaly.com/veneto.html
• http://www.italyworldclub.com/veneto/padova/padova.htm
• http://www.lifeinitaly.com/tourism/veneto/default.asp
• http://www.italyguides.it/us/venice_italy/st_mark_s_square/piazza_san_mar
co/st_mark_s_square.htm
• whc.unesco.org
• http://www.cadoro.org/sito/ing_museo.html
• http://www.understandingitaly.com/regions/veneto.html
• http://www.trevisoinfo.com/bonfires-veneto.htm