'I live in LA because I want to make it as an actress in America,' she said. 'I am based there, but if they call me in Italy, I take a plane and come.'
It's said that this is where grappa, a strong brandy, was invented, and the town centre is a really relaxing, pretty place to while away a few hours - with a glass in hand, naturally. Don't forget to stop by the 16th century wooden bridge that crosses the Brenta River, too. Last but not least, Bassano del Grappa is also just over an hour away from Venice by train and is well worth a visit.
Less than 20 minutes from Verona is Valpolicella, which is brimming with vineyards. starts in Verona (or Venice if you prefer), and includes your own private chauffeur who'll take you to two contrasting wineries - perhaps Allegrini, Villa Monteleone or Ca Rugate - and several cellars where you'll learn about the production of Amarone and Reciotos. It can be quite tricky to organise your own wine tour - the vineyards are quite spaced out and it's hard to know which places are open - so be sure to book a guide. Prices are available on request. An indulgent four-course lunch with paired local wines is part of the deal, too. In the summer, the takes over a very well preserved Roman arena with a capacity of 15,000, and there's an ancient theatre, old city gates, the Duomo of Verona and Castelvecchio bridge to see. Probably one of the most famous of Italy's cities thanks to a certain play called Romeo and Juliet, Verona has a lot to offer.
It's easy to get the train to Lake Garda from Venice and it takes just over an hour in travel time. Lake Garda is the biggest lake in Italy and, as well as an astounding view, its shores offer lots of activities for holidaymakers. Hire a car and you won't have to worry so much about logistics but it does take longer - two and a half hours depending on traffic. Desenzano and Peschiera del Garda are the stations on the southern side of the lake, and Rovereto is better for getting to the northern side. Taste Bardolino wine at , visit the former home - which includes an amphitheatre, mausoleum, auditorium, and two museums - of controversial Italian writer and poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, learn to , or simply hang out at the beach.
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You read that right, this is the birthplace of the creamy, caffeine and booze-filled dessert, and the town is also a key player in prosecco production, so you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to eating and drinking. In Treviso, people come for the intact 14th century Venetian Republic walls and stay for the tiramisu. Treviso is approximately 40 minutes from Venice by car and train.
It's said that this is where grappa, a strong brandy, was invented, and the town centre is a really relaxing, pretty place to while away a few hours - with a glass in hand, naturally. Don't forget to stop by the 16th century wooden bridge that crosses the Brenta River, too. Last but not least, Bassano del Grappa is also just over an hour away from Venice by train and is well worth a visit.Less than 20 minutes from Verona is Valpolicella, which is brimming with vineyards. starts in Verona (or Venice if you prefer), and includes your own private chauffeur who'll take you to two contrasting wineries - perhaps Allegrini, Villa Monteleone or Ca Rugate - and several cellars where you'll learn about the production of Amarone and Reciotos. It can be quite tricky to organise your own wine tour - the vineyards are quite spaced out and it's hard to know which places are open - so be sure to book a guide. Prices are available on request. An indulgent four-course lunch with paired local wines is part of the deal, too. In the summer, the takes over a very well preserved Roman arena with a capacity of 15,000, and there's an ancient theatre, old city gates, the Duomo of Verona and Castelvecchio bridge to see. Probably one of the most famous of Italy's cities thanks to a certain play called Romeo and Juliet, Verona has a lot to offer.
It's easy to get the train to Lake Garda from Venice and it takes just over an hour in travel time. Lake Garda is the biggest lake in Italy and, as well as an astounding view, its shores offer lots of activities for holidaymakers. Hire a car and you won't have to worry so much about logistics but it does take longer - two and a half hours depending on traffic. Desenzano and Peschiera del Garda are the stations on the southern side of the lake, and Rovereto is better for getting to the northern side. Taste Bardolino wine at , visit the former home - which includes an amphitheatre, mausoleum, auditorium, and two museums - of controversial Italian writer and poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, learn to , or simply hang out at the beach.
The best bed and breakfasts in Venice
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You read that right, this is the birthplace of the creamy, caffeine and booze-filled dessert, and the town is also a key player in prosecco production, so you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to eating and drinking. In Treviso, people come for the intact 14th century Venetian Republic walls and stay for the tiramisu. Treviso is approximately 40 minutes from Venice by car and train.