Heritage Tourism: Veneto and the Great War
Veneto is one of the symbolic lands of the First World War: after the defeat at Caporetto in the autumn of 1917, the front line stabilised along the Piave, the Montello, the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni and the Grappa massif, becoming the scene of decisive clashes up to the final Battle of Vittorio Veneto in 1918.
Trenches, fortifications, memorial shrines, war cemeteries and museums tell a story that is not just recounted in history books but a tangible part of these places, acting as your guide as you make your way through landscapes deeply marked by the memory of the conflict.
To promote this extraordinary heritage, numerous museums dedicated to the Great War have come together in local networks to connect large and smaller institutions. The result is a series of integrated proposals that combine museum visits, the exploration of sites along the front line and history trails to offer a consistent, complete and engaging interpretation of events.
These networks turn Veneto into an open-air museum in which every valley, every town and every monument helps to reconstruct the mosaic of history. A joint commitment that transforms the memory of the War into an opportunity for knowledge-sharing, reflection and understanding.
Must-visit museums:
- Museo della Terza Armata in Padua
- Museo del Risorgimento in Padua
- MUB – Museo della Bonifica in San Donà di Piave
- Museo Hemingway e della Grande Guerra in Bassano
- Museo del Risorgimento e della Resistenza of Vicenza
- Museo della Battaglia di Vittorio Veneto
- Museo della Grande Guerra Tre Sassi in Cortina d’Ampezzo
- Museo Marmolada Grande Guerra
Sentinels of ancient nobility
The Venetian Villas are not only historic residences, but a widespread heritage encompassing centuries of art, ingenuity and civilisation. Emerging in the golden centuries of the Serenissima, they were centres of cultural and economic life in a fertile and well-connected territory.
Discover all the Venetian Villas and choose the next one to explore!
Every year, the Venetian Villas open their doors and allow us in to discover the charm of their gardens, the frescoed rooms and stories of a noble and lively past. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the art and culture of Veneto, complete with surprising architectural details and panoramas that reveal centuries of history.
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