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  1. vince83 avatar

    Re: Italy in July

    by vince83 09 February 2011

    It isn't well known abroad, but one of the best cities in Italy for tourists is Verona. Some of you know Verona because of Romeo and Juliet…

  2. sophotec avatar

    RE: Padua, Vicenza, Verona, which best for 6 days?

    by sophotec 30 July 2010

    I suggest you Verona... it centrally located for any trip you may want to do... both with train or car, it is a few Km from the Garda…

  3. neckervd avatar

    RE: Western Europe Itin

    by neckervd 14 February 2010

    .... and realize that in Western Europe, the real gems are often not in big cities but in innumerable small towns between them. Just one…

  4. lizzardeye avatar

    RE: The Veneto

    by lizzardeye 24 March 2009

    As someone who is a dedicated visitor to this area of the world, I can't stress enough how much I think that you must spend a bit of time…

  5. patriciatbrogan avatar

    The Veneto

    by patriciatbrogan 24 March 2009

    We only have 24 nights in northern Italy. We shall spend the first 5 nights on the Lakes taking in Trento. We relish the idea of spending…

  6. neckervd avatar

    RE: Brenta Canal Padua to Venice

    by neckervd 12 February 2009

    You are right, Nautiker. They go to Venice too, but from Mantua via Mincio and Po. Sorry!

  7. janefonda avatar

    Sirmione - Mantua

    by janefonda 05 September 2008

    Dear all, Next tuesday I´ll be arriving in Milan (actually, close to Bergamo, because im fliying by Ryan Air) and I´d like to know if…

  8. PMR avatar

    Day trip from Milan: Suggestions, anyone?

    by PMR 22 July 2008

    Folks, I´m going to Milan for work, and will have a day all to myself, so I would love to hear your suggestions as to which one of these…

  9. mjan avatar

    Re: What to see on a bicycle trip between Bolzano and Rome?

    by mjan 15 March 2008

    Not specifically familiar with cycling, but there are a number of castles you can check out between Bolzano and Lake Garda. If you take…

  10. drdavidknibb avatar

    Cities near Venice??

    by drdavidknibb 07 October 2007

    Your sister is surely right that it would be nice to see more of Italy - it's difficult to find anywhere in Italy that isn't interesting…

  11. cheapitaly avatar

    Cinque Terra to Trieste?

    by cheapitaly 21 May 2007

    Hi byzance2, Sirmione/Desenzano, Verona, Vicenza are on the same train line to Venice (( to reach Trieste you have to change train in…

  12. cheapitaly avatar

    Cinque Terra to Trieste?

    by cheapitaly 19 May 2007

    Hello Byzance2, For your trip from The Five Lands to Venice I am giving some suggestion for your itinerary. I would stop one night in…

  13. vincentlisa avatar

    Bologne, Modena, Verona, Padova, Ravenna??

    by vincentlisa 03 March 2007

    Bologna is a very likable city. Busy, though not nearly as in your face as Rome. Great to wonder around the porticoed streets, markets…

  14. Ye Olde Thorn Tree avatar

    Unique hostels=looking for stories!

    by Ye Olde Thorn Tree 17 December 2002

    Another hostel in a castle
    in Montagnana, Italy, halfway between Padua (Padova) and Mantua

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