Bob and Jenny's Bed & Breakfast lodging in Vicenza Italy

Day trips in northern Italy

Riviera del Brenta

The Brenta Riviera lies along the ancient course of a river linking Padova to Venice, and is a lovely drive on your way out to Venice. Exquisite gardens and artistic villas comprise the landscape. In the 15th century wealthy Venetians began building private villas along the Riviera del Brenta, adorned with with mythological paintings and sculptures by famous artists. Churches too have precious decorations and art.

The Riviera del Brenta in northern Italy makes for an excellent day trip from Bob and Jenny's Bed & Breakfast in Vicenza. There are many events on the Riviera all year long: traditional festivals and local fairs, parades by boat, and important exhibitions and concerts. These events and festivals include Carnival in February, regattas in May, summer dances at Villa Pisani, and the floating procession in September.

Riviera del Brenta