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This presentation is done by Czarina Villamora as one of her projects on ITALIAN REGIONS in her Italian 11 class (AY 2013-2014) at the University of the Philippines under Prof. Emanuela Adesini.
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VENETOPrepared by: Czarina Villamora
Veneto: Background
• Language: Italian/Venetian• Capital: Venice• Provinces (7):
– Venice– Padua– Verona– Vicenza– Treviso– Rovigo– Belluno
Veneto: Background
• Veneto is located in the Northeast of Italy, which extends from Dolomites to Adriatic Sea
• In its coast, you can see the Venetian lagoon where the unique city of Venice lies
• It has a variety of faces: natural, artistic and traditional
Veneto: Tradition
Traditional Fires
A rite concerning Fire and Earth, influenced by Christian faith and a tool to light up the way of the 3 Wise men who got lost
FAMOUS PROVINCES
Famous Provinces: Venice
• It is considered as a UNESCO World Heritage site• There are lagoons, islands, and Grand canals• Can be explored by foot or by boat (through steamboats
or gondolas that travel along the canals)• Famous for its Carnival, Murano glass and Burano lace
Venice: Attractions
Ca’ d'OroCampo Santo Stefano
Venice: Piazza San Marco
Venice: Canal Grande
Famous Provinces: Padua
• A city of sophistication, and full of artistic wonders
• Claims to be the oldest city in Northern Italy
• Padova is also known as the “ City of the Saint”
Basilica of St. Anthony
Padua: Attractions
L’Orto Botanico di PandovaPalazzo della Ragione
Famous Provinces: Verona
• Considered as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its architectural styles
• The home city of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
• This is where you can find Juliet’s balcony and the arena
Verona: Attractions
The Arena Piazza della Erbe
Famous Provinces: Vicenza
• Also has a UNESCO status
• Has a unique artistic contribution because of Andrea Palladio’s works
• Famous for the architectural works of Andrea Palladio such as Palazzo Chiericati and Teatro Olimpico
Teatro Olimpico
Vicenza: Attractions
La Rotonda Palazzo Chiericati
CUISINE
• Veneto is known for its risotto• The food in the region
is based on these
common ingredients: rice,
vegetables and polenta• Fegato alle Veneziana is considered as the most notable
dish in Veneto
Veneto: Cuisine
Fegato alle Veneziana
• Also, some notable desserts are: fritters, zaletti, • Carnival galani and • pandoro from Verona
• Tiramisu is also believed
to originate in Treviso
• Veneto is also a place for extensive and value production of red and white wines.
Zaletti
Tiramisu
Veneto: Cuisine
FAMOUS PEOPLE
Veneto: Famous People
Andrea Palladio Marco Polo
Giacomo Casanova Tintoretto
Veneto: Famous People
Festivals: Carnivale in February (Venice)
Festivals: Historical Regatta in September (Venice)
Veneto: Famous Brands
United Colors of Benetton Diesel
References
• www.italia.it
• http://www.veneto-explorer.com/facts-about-veneto.html
• http://www.yourguidetoitaly.com/veneto.html
• http://www.italyworldclub.com/veneto/padova/padova.htm
• http://www.lifeinitaly.com/tourism/veneto/default.asp
• http://www.italyguides.it/us/venice_italy/st_mark_s_square/piazza_san_marco/st_mark_s_square.htm
• whc.unesco.org
• http://www.cadoro.org/sito/ing_museo.html
• http://www.understandingitaly.com/regions/veneto.html
• http://www.trevisoinfo.com/bonfires-veneto.htm