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From the villas of the Riviera del Brenta to the historic village of Caorle<\/strong>, passing through the porticoes of\u00a0Portogruaro and Chioggia<\/strong>, nicknamed the miniature Venice. Find out more about the places to see near the lagoon city par excellence!<\/p>\n From Padua to Venice there is a landscape of extreme cultural and artistic interest:\u00a0the Riviera del Brent<\/strong>a. Along the waterway that connects the two cities are the famous Venetian Villas. Among the most important we find Villa Foscarini Rossi (Stra), Villa Foscari in Fusina (built by Palladio, World Heritage Site), Villa Widman (Mira) and Villa Pisani (the most impressive project, located in Stra). The area of the Riviera del Brenta\u00a0is also ideal for bike tours<\/strong>during which you can plunge into nature and art of the waterway and of numerous Venetian Villas that make up a magical setting. Besides,\u00a0the 36 km of the Riviera del Brenta<\/strong>\u00a0can become the ideal route to abandon yourself to a rewarding walk.<\/p>\n About 70 km from Venice stands Caorle<\/strong>, included among the 1000 historic villages of Italy. Walking through the town, you will discover its beautiful historic center, where\u00a0Piazza Vescovado<\/strong>\u00a0is the master with the\u00a0Cathedral of Santo Stefano<\/strong>\u00a0and its bell tower, the symbol of the city. One of the experiences that you absolutely must try is the walk along the cliff which leads to\u00a0the sanctuary dedicated to the Madonna of the Angel.<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to being a village of historical and artistic interest,\u00a0Caorle boasts 15 kilometers of beaches<\/strong>, which make it an attractive tourist destination during the summer season. In the evening, let yourself be carried away by the lively nightlife of Caorle, its fancy restaurants, creperies, pizzerias, and not least, by the typical\u00a0\u201cdeep fried calamari to take away\u201d<\/strong>!<\/p>\n Portogruaro is considered by many tourist guides as\u00a0the capital of eastern Venice<\/strong>. The ancient fortified village, which stands on the bed of the river Lemene, boasts an almost thousand-year history.\u00a0The foundation dates back to 1140<\/strong>; in the following centuries, the city was considered one of the most important commercial hubs for the Venetian territory. Among the main attractions you can visit in Portogruaro are the famous arcades, the Cathedral of Sant\u2019Andrea with its leaning belfry, similar to the tower of Pisa, and its towers, gates of the city.\u00a0Curiosity<\/strong>: the symbol of Portogruaro are two cranes that make up\u00a0the Pozzetto del Pilacorte<\/strong>, a fountain located in Piazza della Repubblica.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Places to see near Venice: Riviera del Brenta<\/h3>\n
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Places to see near Venice: Caorle<\/h3>\n
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Places to see near Venice: Portogruaro<\/h3>\n
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Places to see around Venice: Chioggia<\/h3>\n
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