Some of the boat excursions are only one way, and only on certain days go from either Padova, or Venizia. They take a lot more time for a full day trip and lunch. Cost is 65 Euro, plus entry fees to the villas they stop at. Enjoy.
Written May 25, 2008
SR 11 is the main road along the Brenta river. I noted that many tourists stood out in the road to get a better long range picture of a villa. The vehicles come by at a pace of 70-100 kilometers. So beware of the traffic flow if you want to take more pictures during your lifetime.
Written May 24, 2008
don't underestimate this place! THIS IS NOT OFF THE BEATEN PATH! even though it's not as 'bad' as Venice it's still very famous and it can be crowded with busfuls of tourists (and school groups in spring) ...
I went at five and the big groups were all leaving then. it was very pleasant and you still get to visit the museum till 7 and the park till 8 which is plenty of time when you're on your own...
Updated May 8, 2003
as of May 2003 most of the back facade and courtyards were covered for restauration... call before you go to make sure what you'll find! Italians take ages to finish a job like this one ...
Updated May 8, 2003
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as of May 2003 most of the back facade and courtyards were covered for restauration... call before you go to make sure what you'll find! Italians take ages to...

Q: Are there public buses operating from Mestre or Padova TO Stra?

A: Hy, I'm not sure from Mestre but I'm sure both from Padova and Venice Piazzale Roma: bus line is #53 http://www.actv.it/pdf/extraurbano/E-53.pdf Anyway, if you have...
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Stra / Veneto & the famous BRENTA - villas

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One of the methods to see the sites along the river is to take a boat cruise. This is a nice day trip from either Venzia or Padova. The canal length is about 18 miles end to end, and on the Venice end...
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Along the road from Padova to Venice called "Riviera del Breanta", there are many villas. The most famous is Villa Pisani. There are a museum inside and a huge garden to visit. www.villapisanistra.it/...
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in this area between Padua and Venice there are numerous beautiful villas but here you'll find one of the most important: VILLA PISANI a baroque villa+ fab garden made for a powerful family who had it...
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