Contessa Lelia Passi, Palace Tiepolo Passi
Romance... poetry... literati... you won’t look hard to find them in Treviso (“Little Venice”); what defines the foothills of the Veneto are small towns and villages lacing vineyard–clad valleys, such as Marostica.
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I call it home... but apparently my palazzo, along the Grand Canal, between the Rialto Bridge and San Marco Square, exudes an atmosphere that genuinely reflects the traditions of Venetian hospitality – warmth and amiability; so much so that guests often do not want to depart! Originally built in the sixteenth century, it has belonged to my family for centuries. I have dedicated my life to my greatest passions, which are music, cooking and receiving guests. I love to cook; menus always begin with a shopping trip to the Rialto for fresh ingredients... and then... a little unrestrained creativity!
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4. VILLA BARBARO & WHAT’S COOKING Get a taste of aristocratic life in the Veneto at Villa Barbaro, a private residence built in 1560 by Palladio, who redefined European villas from walled medieval fortresses to airy, landscaped arcadias. Picnic on the grounds of this heavenly estate... Return to Asolo, and explore the boutiques on the Via Browning (named for the English poet who lived here). Later this afternoon... learn the secrets of Veneto cuisine – which combines culinary influences both “East” and “West” with elegant simplicity – in a cooking class at magnifico Albergo Al Sole... Meals BL
5. THE PROSECCO ROUTE
Hike “Strada del Vino” through the vineyards near Follina, home to a 12th-century abbey and some of the region’s finest Prosecco – a spark ing white wine native to the Veneto and the accompaniment at most meals. Savor homestyle cooking at an osteria well off the beaten path. Enjoy wine tasting in the Valdobbiadene Valley, and return to Asolo for a Veneto-style dinner you’ve helped create. Meals BLD
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6. LITTLE VENICE... BIG VENICE Visitors to Venice often bypass Treviso, “Little Venice” – see what they’re missing in this medieval town with its winding waterways, frescoed houses, and poetic charm. Explore its Gothic churches and the fish market, Isola delle Pescheria, on its own small island in the middle of town. Try some fresh seafood, Venetian style, at a restaurant near the market... Arrive in Venice mid-afternoon for a walking tour, accompanied by a local guide who interprets the historical complexities of a city striving for its ecological balance... through less-visited alleyways and piazzas on a walking tour of Campo San Polo and Basilica Dei Frari, site of the Venice Carnival and the Venice Film Festival... and through the marble halls of Scuola Grand di San Rocco, profusely illustrated, floor to ceiling, by Tintoretto. You’re invited to a private palazzo where you’ll meet the owner, a contessa, whose family has lived there for generations. Discover your own sumptuous digs at the Hotel Metropole, a sensory delight in the historic center of Venice, with breathtaking views of the Lagoon. Meals BL
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