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The Veneto Region
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The Veneto region is home to CIMBA. It is the fourth-largest region in Italy by population. The capital of Veneto is Venice, and the largest city is Verona. This stunning region is known for its walled medieval towns, larger cities steeped in history and art, Roman heritage towns, seaside villages, Lake Garda, the Dolomites, and so much more. It’s the perfect host for your Italian adventure.
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The Charm of Italy
What more needs to be said? This Mediterranean country is at the top of many bucket lists for a reason. The food, wine, coastline, history and culture are unrivaled, and a lifetime could be spent exploring and experiencing everything Italy has to offer. Luckily, CIMBA Italy provides the perfect location and opportunity to start your own Italian adventure and go beyond the Italian borders.
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Go Places to Go Places
Italy’s famed cities, landmarks, coastline and countryside are all just a short trip away. CIMBA Italy students often take the local bus, share a taxi or catch one of the many regular trains out of nearby Bassano del Grappa. While exact travel times vary according to your chosen method of transportation, drive time gives you an idea of how close these amazing destinations are to campus.
Treviso is known for being the original production area of Prosecco wine and is perhaps where Tiramisu was originally created. It is also a popular destination for cycling enthusiasts.
Attractions Include:
- Prosecco Tours
- "Luigi Bailo" Museum
- Saint Caterina of Servi of Maria
- Piazza dei Signori
- Parco Naturale Regionale del Fiume Sile
- Salce Collection National Museum
Known as the City of Canals, Venice is the capital of the Veneto region. It is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. There are no roads in Venice, just canals.
Attractions Include:
- Saint Mark's Square
- Saint Mark's Basilica
- Saint Mark's Campanile
- Doge's Palace
- Grand Canal
- Rialto Bridge
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Treviso is known for being the original production area of Prosecco wine and is perhaps where Tiramisu was originally created. It is also a popular destination for cycling enthusiasts. Also in the Veneto region, Verona boasts a medieval old town built between the Adige River. It’s famous for being the setting of Shakespeare’s "Romeo and Juliet”.
Attractions Include:
- Verona Arena
- Juliet's House
- Piazza del Erbe
- Castel San Pietro
- Piazza Bra
- Castelvecchio Museum
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Bologna is the historic capital of the Emilia-Romagna region in northern Italy and the unofficial culinary capital of the country. It is the birthplace of bolognese pasta sauce, but there is also much more to do than just eat.
Attractions include:
- Piazza Maggiore
- Leaning Towers of Bologna
- Bologna Archeological Museum
- Basilica di San Petronio
- Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca
- Fountain of Neptune
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It is also known as the economic heart of Italy, as many headquarters of the financial industry are based in Milan.
Attractions include:
- Duomo di Milano
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
- Sforzesco Castle
- Teatro alla Scala
- Pinacoteca di Brera
- Da Vinci's The Last Supper
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Florence is the capital of the beautiful Tuscany region. It is home to many masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture.
Attractions include:
- David of Michelangelo
- Uffizi Gallery
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
- Ponte Vecchio
- Palazzo Vecchio
- Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence
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Also located in Italy’s Tuscany region, Siena is known for its cuisine, art, museums and medieval architecture.
Attractions include:
- Piazza del Campo
- Duomo di Siena
- Tower of Mangia
- Pubblico Palace
- Basilica Cateriniana San Domenico
- Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena
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The capital of Italy, Rome’s history spans 28 centuries. It is widely known for its stunning architecture and art. With everything this significant city has to offer, it’s no surprise Rome is one of the most visited cities in the world.
Attractions include:
- Colosseum
- Pantheon
- Trevi Fountain
- Vatican Museums
- Roman Forum
- Sistine Chapel
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Culinary Traditions
Italian food and the Mediterranean diet are revered all over the world. While often simple in nature, the quality of the ingredients and preparation are second to none. Recipes are often variations of family traditions and make use of fresh, local ingredients. Pasta, fish, fruits, vegetables, cheese and wine are all central to Italian cuisine.
Outside of traditional Italian daily meals at the cafeteria covered by your CIMBA Italy program fee, Pieve del Grappa offers a pizzeria, cafe, pastry shop and more. You’ll also want to explore the picturesque vineyards surrounding campus.
Veneto Region Cuisine
Cuisine plays a vital role in the culture of Veneto, and CIMBA Italy’s home region has some of the most recognizable dishes, desserts and wines in all of Italy and the world. The most common dish is polenta, which is prepared differently across the region. Veneto’s coastal areas are unsurprisingly known for seafood, while the inland plains areas are known for grilled meats. Other popular dishes include risotto, bigoli, fettuccine, ravioli and gnocchi. Tiramisu and galani are popular desserts, while prosecco and other Venetian wines are popular drinks.
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- Naples Margherita (Neopolitan) Pizza
- Bologna Lasagne & Ragu Bolonese
- Milan Osso Buco & Saffron Risotto (Risotto alla Milanese)
- Florence Florentine Steak (Bistecca alla Fiorentina)
- Verona Gnocci
- Genoa Pesto
- Rome Spaghetti alla Carbonara
- Trento Polenta
- Parma Prosciutto di Parma
- Capri Caprese Salad
- Sicily Arancini
- Trieste Coffee
- Amalfi Coast Limoncello