Veneto

The Veneto region is a first-level administrative division in northeastern Italy, stretching from the Dolomites to the Adriatic coast and divided into seven provinces. The territory covers roughly 18,400 square kilometers (around 7,100 square miles), ranging from alpine valleys and plains to lagoons and coastal areas.

The territory was part of the Roman Empire and later formed the core of the Venetian Republic, which lasted until Napoleon conquered it in 1797. Following periods of foreign rule, the land became part of unified Italy in 1866.

Residents speak Venetian alongside Italian in daily life, and in mountain valleys you may hear Ladin or Friulian. Local traditions such as grappa distilling and lacemaking remain part of the social fabric in small towns and markets across the territory.

The capital sits in the Metropolitan City of Venice, which connects to other major centers via rail and the A4 motorway. Roads within the region run through vineyards, villages, and plains, while mountain passes open up the Dolomites.

Designated wine zones lie in the hills between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, where Prosecco is produced using traditional methods. Many small growers open their cellars for tastings, allowing visitors to sample different styles of this sparkling wine on site.

Location: Italy

Inception: 1970

Capital city: Venice

Elevation above the sea: 180 m

Part of: Venetian Plain

Shares border with: Tyrol, Carinthia, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Trentino-South Tyrol

Website: http://regione.veneto.it

GPS coordinates: 45.73333,11.85000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:46