Parks and nature in Veneto

Veneto’s landscapes span from the high-altitude Dolomite passes like Giau and Falzarego to the turquoise waters of Lake Sorapiss and Lake Garda. The region features historic botanical heritage at Padua’s UNESCO-listed Orto Botanico and the manicured estates of Villa Pisani and Villa Godi. In Venice and Verona, urban greenery includes the Giardini della Biennale, the neoclassical Royal Gardens, and the Renaissance Giardino Giusti. These spaces preserve centuries of landscape architecture, from Baroque hedge mazes to 19th-century English-style gardens.

Parks and Nature in Veneto — Map

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Lake Garda

Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy. It is a popular holiday location in northern Italy, between Brescia and Milan to the west, and…

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Botanical Garden, Padua

The Orto Botanico di Padova is a botanical garden in Padua, in the northeastern part of Italy.

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Giau Pass

High mountain pass at 2,236 meters featuring panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. It serves as a connection between two alpine valleys and is a frequent site for professional cycling competitions.

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Sorapiss Lake

Turquoise alpine lake situated at the foot of a mountain range within a natural park. The area includes a mountain pass and a peak reaching an elevation of 3,205 metres.

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Lake Misurina

Lake Misurina is the largest natural lake of the Cadore and it is 1,754 m above sea level, near Auronzo di Cadore.

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Villa Pisani

Monumental late-Baroque rural palace and national museum featuring eighteenth and nineteenth-century art and furnishings. The site includes an expansive park with a famous hedge maze and tropical greenhouses.

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Palazzo Giusti

The Giusti Palace and Garden are located in the east of Verona, Italy, a short distance from Piazza Isolo and near the city centre.

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Royal Gardens

Historic royal gardens featuring neoclassical pavilions and seasonal blooms, recently restored to preserve their cultural heritage.

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Falzarego Pass

High mountain pass situated at an elevation of 2105 meters.

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Molina Waterfalls Park

This natural park is known for its majestic waterfalls and peaceful atmosphere.

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Public Gardens

This huge park was established by Napoleon Bonaparte and serves as an exhibition space.

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Prato della Valle

Prato della Valle is a 90,000-square-meter elliptical square in Padua, Italy.

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Villa Godi

Villa Godi is a patrician villa in Lugo di Vicenza, Veneto, northern Italy.

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Passo Tre Croci

Alpine mountain pass and gap situated at an elevation of 1809 meters.

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Giardini Salvi

Located in Vicenza's historic center, these gardens feature the 16th-century Loggia Valmarana and Loggia Palladiana. The park is characterized by its serpentine water channel and statues, reflecting Palladian architectural influences.

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Papadopoli Gardens

The Greek name of this garden comes from the convent which stood here. Its trees, benches and fountains make for a pleasant rest.

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Mekhitarist Monastery of Venice

Originally, the island was used as a leper colony where the ill were kept so the disease would not spread.

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Savorgnan Gardens

Surrounding the Savorgnan Palace, these gardens are a green oasis of the Cannaregio district.

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Lago di Santa Croce

The Lago di Santa Croce is a semi-natural lake in the province of Belluno, Veneto, northern Italy.

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Parco San Giuliano

One of Europe's largest urban parks, this 700-hectare green space overlooks the Venetian Lagoon. It features extensive cycling paths, sports facilities, and open areas used for major international concerts and cultural events.

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