History - The Serenissima Repubblica began its expansion on the mainland in the 15th century, after it had settled its disputes with Padua.
The area stretching from the mouth of the river Brenta on the lagoon edge to the city of Padua, later known as Riviera del Brenta, underwent extensive land reclamation leading to a profound landscape, social, and economic transformation of what had been mainly marshes and wetlands.
At the time, Venice was at the apex of its maritime power, and the Venetian patricians were able to invest considerable capital in their mainland agricultural estates.
The best architects were called in to design the stately country homes, a far cry from the traditional farmhouse, so splendid that a new name was coined for them - villa.
The result was stunning, almost a replica of the Grand Canal, sometimes even on a grander scale. The river banks boast mansions that have with their environment the same communion typical of the palaces built in Venice.
River navigation was for many centuries the easiest and most frequented way between Venice and Padua, and the river was crowded daily with all sorts of boats, the most famous being the “Barca di Padua” and the sumptuous “Burchiello”.
Navigation began at St. Mark’s Square, and after crossing the Venetian lagoon, the boats gained the river Brenta and touched the various towns and villages along the Riviera: Malcontenta, Oriago, Mira, Dolo, Fiesso d’Artico, Strà, Noventa, all the way to the steps of the Portello landing stage in Padua. In the course of time, navigation along the Brenta was abandoned in favour of road transport, and the river lost all the once- booming activities that had been connected with it. Only in mid-20th century did the old magic of the villas experience a revival, and with them life was brought back to the river.
At Brenta Riviera, there is tourist accommodation available in hotels, farm holiday, farmhouse, residence self-catering accommodation, b&b, rooms for rent, holiday homes, camp sites and tourist villages.

Brenta Riviera accommodation in Hotel Farm House Farm Holiday Bed&Breakfast Camping Holiday Home Rooms for rent Residence Tourist Village Camp site.

Brenta Riviera holiday in Hotel

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Belluno and environs

Alleghe Hotels Alleghe Hotel Garnì La Maison Hotel Venezia

Auronzo di Cadore Hotels Auronzo di Cadore Hotel Ristorante Cacciatori Hotel Diana Hotel Juventus Hotel La Nuova Montanina Hotel Lavaredo Hotel Ristorante Panoramic Hotel Al Sole Hotel Dolomiti des Alpes Garnì Meublè Giustina Albergo Chalet Lago Antorno Hotel Cristallo Restaurants Auronzo di Cadore Ristorante Cacciatori Ristorante Chalet Lago Antorno Ristorante Lavaredo Ristorante Panoramic

Falcade Hotels Falcade Hotel Stella Alpina

Lago di Misurina Hotels Lago di Misurina Hotel Lavaredo Hotel Dolomiti des Alpes Albergo Chalet Lago Antorno Hotel Cristallo Restaurants Lago di Misurina Ristorante Chalet Lago Antorno Ristorante Lavaredo

Rocca Pietore Hotels Rocca Pietore Hotel Pineta Hotel Venezia

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Padua and environs

Padua Bed and Breakfast - Room rentals Padua B&B Torresino

Abano Terme Hotels Abano Terme Hotel Terme Bristol Buja Hotel Europa Terme Hotel Savoia Thermae & SPA Hotel Bologna Hotel Harrys' Garden Hotel Terme Milano Hotel Rosa Hotel Terme Patria Hotel Terme Villa Piave Hotel Terme San Lorenzo

Montegrotto Terme Hotels Montegrotto Terme Grand Hotel Terme Relilax Hotel Terme Miramonti Continental Hotel Terme Terme Hotel Millepini Hotel Terme Neroniane Hotel Terme Preistoriche Hotel Bagno Romano Hotel Terme Antoniano Restaurants Montegrotto Terme Ristorante Grand Hotel Terme

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Venice and environs

Venice Hotels Venice Ca' Pisani Hotel Hotel Ca' d'Oro Albergo Noemi Ariel Silva Hotel Hotel Dolomiti Hotel Villa Albertina Ca' Gottardi Ca' Pagan Palazzo Guardi Casa Rezzonico Villa Paradiso Bed and Breakfast - Room rentals Venice B&B Ca' Arzere e Appartamento Altavista B&B Ca' Bonvicini B&B CB2 Residenza Ca' Dario & Corte Canal Ca' del Brocchi Residences - Flats - Holiday Houses Venice Ariel Silva Hotel B&B Ca' Arzere e Appartamento Altavista Residenza Ca' Dario & Corte Canal Restaurants Venice Ca' Pisani Hotel Services Venice Terminal Service

Dolo Hotels Dolo Hotel Villa Alberti Hotel Villa Gasparini Cerimonie Dolo Hotel Villa Alberti

Jesolo Hotels Jesolo Hotel Capitol Hotel Oasi Verde Hotel Amalfi Destination Travel Residences - Flats - Holiday Houses Jesolo Destination Travel Destination Travel Services Jesolo Destination Travel

Mira Bed and Breakfast - Room rentals Mira Relais Alcova del Doge

Scorzè Hotels Scorzè Locanda San Ferdinando Restaurants Scorzè Ristorante San Ferdinando

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Vicenza and environs

Marostica Hotels Marostica B&B Locanda Valbella Bed and Breakfast - Room rentals Marostica B&B Locanda Valbella Restaurants Marostica B&B Locanda Valbella

Montecchio Maggiore Hotels Montecchio Maggiore Castagna Hotel Restaurants Montecchio Maggiore Castagna Hotel

Recoaro Terme Hotels Recoaro Terme Albergo Al Castello

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Verona and environs

Verona Hotels Verona Hotel Firenze Best Western Hotel Armando Best Western Hotel De' Capuleti Bed and Breakfast - Room rentals Verona B&B Alla Fontana del Ferro B&B Barbarani B&B Casa Villa d'Arco Ca' Vendramin Azienda Agricola Corte Pellegrini Agriturismo Musella Farm Holidays Verona Agriturismo Ai Frutteti Azienda Agricola Corte Pellegrini Agriturismo Musella Residences - Flats - Holiday Houses Verona Ca' Vendramin Casa Cavallino Agriturismo Ai Frutteti Azienda Agricola Corte Pellegrini Agriturismo Musella Business and Typical Products Verona Agriturismo Ai Frutteti Azienda Agricola Corte Pellegrini Agriturismo Musella Leisure Time Verona Azienda Agricola Corte Pellegrini

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