Lagoons, mountains and timeless cities are what characterise Italy's elegant Veneto, which on the map is the right fold of Italy's over the knee boot. Venice is the grandiose centrepiece of the region offering infinite treasures, from the beautiful basilica of San Marco and the grand, sweeping Piazza San Marco to romantic bridges and canals. Romeo and Juliet-linked Verona is another popular choice for holidays in Italy, although Vicenza with its cluster of 16th century Palladio works and Padua with its Giotto masterpieces and seven-dome basilica are not far behind. Explore medieval Treviso with its twisting alleys and canals on your Italian tour, and don't even think about going home without watching a magical opera under the stars at Verona's Roman Arena.