Italy’s Verona, Padova, and Ravenna

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2014 | In the shadow of Venice, we visit three great cities in the Veneto area. Padova is famed for its venerable university, precious Giotto frescoes, and pilgrim-packed basilica. Verona is a hit with aficionados of Roman ruins and Romeo and Juliet fans. And Ravenna, with its shimmering mosaics, was once the western bastion of the Byzantine Empire. We enliven each stop with a tasty dose of Italian "dolce vita." #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #italy

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[antistiolabeo]

Hi Steve..I'm just an Italian guy passing by and I truly feel the need to thank you for showing the world, in such an elegant manner, that Italy isn't just Rome, Florence and Venice. You should be the role model for every single tourist in Europe. Please stay the way you are.

[nicolaskottis]

The most beautiful and historic country of Europe. Bella Italia. I love it. Cheers from GREECE. Saluti da Grecia.

[danz]

I'm always pleased when i see those video made by tourists who remains enchanted by "our" (i'm from Padova) beautiful cities.
It reminds me how beautiful is the city around me! Full of history and beauty not always appreciated by the "locals".

[hanyaimam]

In every single inch of Italy North to South East to West, there is a stunning beauty Bella Italia and amazing Italian People - In Love with Italy all the Year Round

[ChristianFlamm]

Mr. Steven. Thank you .showing. The. Beautiful Italy. And bless. You. And. Continue to show. The. Beautiful Cities 🇭🇺

[wasifkhan]

My first Easter in 4 years that I wasn't i this enchanting land and with these soulful people! Biggest loss for me because of Corona, but soon my favourite land and people will rebound in all their glory and zeal and we shall meet again!

[pizzabagerenmujaffa]

3 years ago, i had never been in italy, now i am going soon on my 8.th trip in the most amazing cultur rick country....bella italia ...

[tobiaarcangeli]

Thank you Rick for this fabulous overview of my region!!
I'd like to share other places that it is worth visiting in Veneto:
- Treviso, a very charming town 15 miles far from Venice; it has a beautiful historical center and flowing water canals quite similar to Venice. It is also the best place to drink good prosecco.
- Riviera del Brenta: the Brenta river was a very important connection between Padua and Venice in old time and along the riverside lot of beautiful noble venetian villas were built.
It is possible to enjoy this place by a boat tour.
- Vicenza the city where the famous architect Andrea Palladio worked: the teatro Olimpico is one of his most representative masterpiece
- Este, Montagnana and Cittadella are three little towns famous for their well preserved medieval city walls
- Asolo a medieval hill town.
From the tower of the medieval fortress it is possible to appreciate a fantastic view of the hilly landscape that characterize this part of Veneto.
- Belluno, Feltre and Bassano del Grappa, another historical towns placed in the mountain region of Veneto near the Dolomites; Bassano del Grappa is also known for grappa: the tipical liquor of Veneto

[Johnstone]

Been on a day trip to wait 'tilI go again. Beautiful town.

[Calidore]

And the food...! And the beautiful shops, the weather, the countryside, sea...and the narration. Just makes me feel so much better, thank you, Rick!

[dian.krisnanjaya]

I am from Indonesia & I love Italy! One of the most culturally rich countries in the world. A historic country, full of artsy people. Thank you for making these Italian episodes, Rick!

[d.dominik]

Northern Italy, the ever changing artistic and cultural panorama

[RichardRiddick]

I love the Italy Episodes!!! Hope Rick Steves makes some more!!

[deborahmerz]

I love his italian friend... what a sweet man!! He almost teared up when he said nobody can cook like "la mamma".

[hugolafhugolaf]

I’ve been to all three cities. Padova is my favorite of the three. As for the rest of Italy, I’d add Bologna and Mantova to the list. Northern Italy is amazing.

[roninsavage]

I never appreciated my Italian background until I honeymooned in Northern Italy and found myself feeling very much at home in Venice and Padova. What a magnificent country!! I think anyone with soul, can come away from Italy feeling a little Italian!!!

[Loddentidster]

I lived in Padova for a year as an exchange student! It was the fall2019/spring2020 semesters, and both semester were equally amazing. We decided to stay there, instead of go back home to Norway, despite our government begging us to come back when the corona hit. We stayed inside for 2 months, only going out 200m from our house to shop groceries, feeling like we were in a police controlled warzone. The payoff however was when Veneto finally opened for travel within the county. We traveled to Verona and got to see the balcony of Romeo and Juliet completely alone! We also got to take pictures of only ourselves at Piazza San Marco in Venice! Moral of the story is when something feels important, like this pandemic lockdown did, you should say "yes please" and go aong with the flow without fear. Just thought I'd sare :)

[PAX-ROMANA-mo]

I'm always impressed by the endless variety of beauty culture of Italy, it is a blessing

[deepayanmandal]

I am an ardent admirer of all of Rick's videos. Worth spending some of our time and watching these.

[elkiness]

Ah, how lovely! Thank you!
I was there....40 years ago...what fun it was to have our little son--3 1/2 years old--with us. That certainly brought out the Italians love of children! Ravenna was magic. We awoke early and got to the church as the morning light made all the walls glow. Your video brings it all back, fresh as yesterday.