Monuments and Parks
Want to find out more about the monuments or parks you should see when you stay at voco® Venice Mestre? Well you’re in the right place. Let’s discover some of the must-see gems of the Veneto.
Want to find out more about the monuments or parks you should see when you stay at voco® Venice Mestre? Well you’re in the right place. Let’s discover some of the must-see gems of the Veneto.
Recognised as the largest park in Europe, it overlooks the Venice lagoon and has quite an unusual past. Originally the space was used to collect rubbish and was repurposed as part of an environmental project in 2004 – one of the most significant in Italy. Its habitat was completely restored, making it a destination of choice for sports and cultural events. Today, the park has areas of greenery and structures like the playgrounds for little ones, a football pitch, an ice-skating rink and an Infopoint with bicycle hire.
Perfect for a relaxing afternoon, or morning, surrounded by tranquillity.
So splendid that it’s considered one of the most beautiful churches in the Veneto. This church is the perfect blend of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. It also houses some famous tombs, namely Pietro Alighieri, son of the poet Dante Alighieri and Francesca Petrarca, daughter of the poet Francesco Petrarca.
Famed for its frescoes by Giotto himself, this church is known as one of the greatest masterpieces in Western art. Built in just two years, the evocative Last Judgement can be seen on its counter-façade. Inside you’ll be welcomed with everyday scenes from the life of Salvatore and the Virgin Mary, as well as the Virtues and Vices. To preserve this master’s works properly, the city of Padua has created a visiting system, where tickets can be booked in advance to give visitors a predetermined maximum time to spend inside the church.
This work by Andrea Palladio took about three years to complete and was finished only a few months before his death. Recognised as the oldest permanent theatre from the modern age, it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994. Clearly inspired by classical works, like those from the Greek and Roman periods, the steps where the spectators sit are built in a helical shape. The backdrop of the theatre is also worth a look as it is made from white stone, reminiscent of a sixteenth-century palazzo façade.
