{"id":5999,"date":"2024-06-19T15:32:45","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T13:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rendez-vous-fantasia.com\/?p=5999"},"modified":"2024-06-19T15:32:46","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T13:32:46","slug":"cruise-the-brenta-canal-in-a-houseboat-and-ride-among-villas-and-breathtaking-scenery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rendez-vous-fantasia.com\/en\/cruise-the-brenta-canal-in-a-houseboat-and-ride-among-villas-and-breathtaking-scenery\/","title":{"rendered":"Cruise the Brenta Canal in a houseboat and ride among villas and breathtaking scenery!"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” content_placement=”middle” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”5963″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”600px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]A<\/strong> houseboat cruise<\/strong> is the perfect way to experience the atmosphere of the Brenta Canal.<\/strong> The Brenta Canal is one of Europe’s most beautiful routes<\/strong> ideal for a vacation that combines houseboat navigation<\/strong> with a bike ride<\/strong>. There are small country roads<\/strong> that run along the bank, offering the chance to admire the villas more closely and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Venetian countryside.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Clicca qui per vedere il nostro articolo sulle Ville Venete” color=”primary” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rendez-vous-fantasia.com%2Fil-naviglio-del-brenta-e-le-ville-venete%2F|title:Il%20Naviglio%20del%20Brenta%20e%20le%20Ville%20Venete||”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”5940″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]The first stop on our houseboat trip<\/strong> is the village of Malcontenta<\/strong> with the fabulous Villa Foscari<\/strong>. Right after that we meet the town of Oriago<\/strong>, dotted with beautiful residences such as Villa Priuli, Palazzo Gradenigo, Villa Moro and Villa Allegri.<\/strong><\/p>\n Our journey continues in the direction of Mira<\/strong>, where we can visit Villa Widmann-Foscarini<\/strong>, which welcomes us with its 18th-century magnificence. A splendid French-style rococo villa in a strategic position between Venice and Padua. The villa built in the early 1700s has beautiful frescoed rooms<\/strong>. The interior is furnished with antiques, Murano glass<\/strong> chandeliers and wonderful brocaded curtains. Also notable is its park full of plants, bushes and flowers. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Continuing our navigation we meet Dolo<\/strong>, where we suggest you stay overnight taking advantage of the warm welcome of the typical local restaurants<\/strong>. The next morning, after a rich breakfast on board, you can get on your bike and set out to discover the area. Here, you can visit the historic center with the old watermill<\/strong> and the monumental squero.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”5992″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n In Stra<\/strong>, the last stop before Padua<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, we recommend Villa Foscarini Rossi<\/strong> and its not-to-be-missed Shoemuseum<\/em>, a tribute to the footwear tradition of the area, with a collection of more than 1,500 luxury shoes. You will also find other Venetian villas such as Villa Loredan, Villa Barbarica and the famous Villa Pisani<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\nNavigate without a license<\/strong> and enjoy the freedom to stop wherever you want, admiring the villas<\/strong> reflected in the water and enjoying the tranquility of the Veneto countryside<\/strong>.<\/p>\nAn itinerary not to be missed<\/h2>\n
\nAlways in Mira you can visit villa Sheriman-Rezzonico, villa Valmarana and the Barchessa.<\/strong><\/p>\n