This presentation is done by Czarina Villamora as one of her projects on ITALIAN REGIONS in her Italian 11 class (AY 2013-2014) at the University of the Philippines under Prof. Emanuela Adesini.
3. Veneto: Background
• Veneto is located in the Northeast of Italy, which
extends from Dolomites to Adriatic Sea
• In its coast, you can see the Venetian lagoon
where the unique city of Venice lies
• It has a variety of faces: natural, artistic and
traditional
4. Veneto: Tradition
Traditional Fires
A rite concerning Fire
and Earth, influenced
by Christian faith and
a tool to light up the
way of the 3 Wise
men who got lost
6. Famous Provinces: Venice
• It is considered as a UNESCO World Heritage site
• There are lagoons, islands, and Grand canals
• Can be explored by foot or by boat (through steamboats
or gondolas that travel along the canals)
• Famous for its Carnival, Murano glass and Burano lace
10. Famous Provinces: Padua
• A city of sophistication,
and full of artistic
wonders
• Claims to be the oldest
city in Northern Italy
• Padova is also known
as the “ City of the
Saint”
Basilica of St. Anthony
12. Famous Provinces: Verona
• Considered as a
UNESCO World Heritage
site for its architectural
styles
• The home city of
Shakespeare’s Romeo
and Juliet
• This is where you can
find Juliet’s balcony and
the arena
14. Famous Provinces: Vicenza
• Also has a UNESCO status
• Has a unique artistic
contribution because of
Andrea Palladio’s works
• Famous for the architectural
works of Andrea Palladio
such as Palazzo Chiericati
and Teatro Olimpico
Teatro Olimpico
17. Veneto: Cuisine
• Veneto is known for its risotto
• The food in the region
is based on these
common ingredients: rice,
Fegato alle Veneziana
vegetables and polenta
• Fegato alle Veneziana is considered as the most notable
dish in Veneto
18. Veneto: Cuisine
• Also, some notable desserts are: fritters, zaletti, Zaletti
• Carnival galani and
• pandoro from Verona
• Tiramisu is also believed
to originate in Treviso Tiramisu
• Veneto is also a place for extensive and value
production of red and white wines.