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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How do I get to Venice?
A: TRAVELING by TRAIN:
Spring and Summer in Italy brings the tourist peak season and highways can get pretty crowded: It is recommended to take the train, especially if you’re headed to one of the main cities: Venice, Verona, Milan, Florence, and Rome. Being a U.S. Resident you may be entitled to purchase a rail pass called “Italy Saverpass”. Check out: www.raileurope.com/us/ and for Train Schedule check out: www.trenitalia.com
Q: When are Italian Shops open?
A: Shops are generally open 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. and then 3:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Closed on Monday mornings and on Sundays (though in Tourist Spots, they may be open). Most food stores are closed on Wednesdays. Beware of the immigrant street sellers: it is illegal shopping and if you encourage that market, you may be fined by the local police.
Q: When is Outdoor Recreation open?
A: See below
May through November
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Saturday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
December through April
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Saturday: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Q: How do I contact Outdoor Rec?
A: CALL DSN: 634.7453 or CIV (+39) 0444-71-7453 or EMAIL odr@vicenzamwr.com
Q: What is interesting to visit in the local area?
A: THE TOP 17 LOCAL SPOTS
- Vicenza An ancient city where Palladio, the famous 16th century architect lived. His works are magnificent: the Rotonda (Jefferson copied Monticello/Jefferson memorial from this… see the back of your nickel), the Piazza dei Signori, Teatro Olimpico (the oldest indoor theater). You can also see the city from Monte Berico. There are many villas scattered throughout the landscape. Romeo and Juliet’s castles are nearby in Montecchio Maggiore.
World famous for its gold jewelry and Bottega Veneta leather woven bags.
- Bassano del Grappa An ancient city that celebrated its millennium last a few summers ago. This city is known for its grappa (distilled liquor 45% alcohol content). Also no to be missed the wooden bridge architected by Palladio.
- Asiago A beautiful mountain city. There is a WWII monument to visit. It’s pretty and quaint and the Asiago cheese is known worldwide. It is a winter resort area.
- Asolo Another quaint medieval city located at the base of the mountains. It is quiet and has a nice view. Walking is somewhat strenuous from the parking area. The shop are exclusive and some are quite expensive. Browning, the poet, lived here and wrote his famous Asolando here.
- Marostica A beautiful walled city famous for the live chess game held every two years. Also famous for its numerous varieties of cherries.
- Nove A small city very well known for its ceramics and porcelain items. It hosts the annually ceramic festival with the live game event La Pissota.
- Tiene Nice destination for shopping and less expensive than Vicenza.
- Soave A walled medieval city with a very well preserved castle. Wine region most famous for its white wine.
- Valpollicella A red wine region close to Lake Garda.
- Sandrigo A small city close by Nove, known for its porcelain roses (long-stemmed) and various flowers. Very popular items in the States.
- Venezia (Venice) Ok, so you know about this city built on the lagoon… well, you must experience it yourself! There are many museums, glass factories, different islands (Burano, Murano & Torcello) St. Mark’s square and church (all people must cover their knees and shoulders to enter churches throughout Italy), gondola rides (run about at €80 for up to 6 people), and Harry’s Bar. It is gorgeous at night as well. Parking is very limited; however taking the train is very convenient and not expensive.
- Chioggia A a small fishing village just south of Venezia.
Good fish, quaint canals and the beach resort is Sottomarina.
- Jesolo A very popular beach resort north of Venezia especially for its discos.
- Verona Ancient city with the Roman Arena, that holds every summer world famous opera. Here you will find the Juliet’s balcony.
- Padova Ancient city that boasts the first anatomical amphitheater. Shopping is good and it is a college town. Known all over Italy for the beautiful Basilica of San Antonio. Padova has been celebrated as the city with a café’ without doors – caffe’ Pedrocchi, a meadow without grass – Prato della Valle is the largest inner city square in Europe, and a Saint without name – because usually Italians don’t say San Antonio but just “il Santo”.
- Abano and Montegrotto Terme A spa town located outside of Padova. Known for the therapeutic hot mud treatments and the hot water pools.
- Lake Garda Lake past Verona toward Milano. Wind surfers, lemon trees, vineyards, olive groves… It is the largest lake in Italy and most of the main towns have a picturesque historical centre and a castle.
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