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The Veneto region is located in the north-east of Italy, along the Adriatic Sea.

For long stretches of its history, much of the Veneto was under the control of the rich and powerful Venetian Republic, and you'll see the city's emblem, the winged lion of St. Mark, all around the region.

Veneto is today among the wealthiest and most industrialised regions of Italy. Although most travellers head straight to Venice, the region also contains other popular tourist destinations, such as Treviso, Verona, Padua, Vicenza, Lake Garda and the ski resort of Dolomites. There are also many attractive towns and landscapes which are less well-known but can combine to create an enjoyable and interesting holiday.

Having one of the country's richest historical, artistic, cultural, musical and culinary heritages, it is also the most visited region of Italy, with about 60 million tourists every year.

For further information see www.veneto.to