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The Veneto Region
Italy’s renowned Veneto region is home to Pieve del Grappa and CIMBA.The fourth-largest region in Italy by population, its capital is Venice and the largest city is Verona. Veneto is known for its medieval walled towns, larger cities steeped in history and art, Roman heritage towns, seaside villages, Lake Garda, the Dolomites and so much more. Imagine driving 75 minutes to Venice’s famed canals in your free time, instead of just completing your regular weekend tasks back home.
Pieve del Grappa
Located at the base of Mount Grappa in northern Italy’s Veneto region, the town of Pieve del Grappa offers the perfect location for graduate students. With a population of just over 6,000, this picturesque community provides local, Italian hospitality in one of Italy’s most prominent business regions. It also serves as the perfect gateway to explore Italy’s other regions and the rest of Europe.
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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 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
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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 Blogna
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
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
A Culture of Good Food
A Culinary Journey
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 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’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
Expand Your Horizons
Culture & Activities
Italian culture is diverse and rich in history. Considered one of the birthplaces of western civilization, Italy is known for its art collections, architecture, literature, food, and more. As a CIMBA student, you’ll have the unique opportunity to partake in many cultural immersion activities.