Andrea Palladio's Villa Rotonda, Vicenza
Italy is a nation beloved by many for its layered history, artistic treasures, majestic landscapes, and renowned cuisine, all of which vary broadly from one region to the next. This variety is due in part to the fact that the Italian peninsula was once a mosaic of numerous smaller city-states, each of which added its own unique contributions to the cultural richness of the country, which is home to the highest concentration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites of any modern nation.
Art historian Sophia D’Addio of Columbia University, an expert in Italian Renaissance art and architecture, has traveled widely across the Italian peninsula over the past 20 years. In a series of illustrated talks, she explores a trio of distinctive regions of Italy, revealing their histories, mysteries, and pleasures.
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The Veneto comprises the capital city of Venice, built on the waters of the lagoon, and many mainland cities including Padua, Vicenza, and Verona, all of which are important centers for art, culture, and history in the region. In the surrounding countryside visitors can explore elegant villas (including those designed by Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio) and viticulture, as winemaking is a major industry of the Veneto. Its range of microclimates allows for the cultivation of numerous varietals used to produce Prosecco, Soave, Valpolicella, and Amarone wines, among others.
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