Riviera del Brenta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Riviera del Brenta (Veneto, Italy): Historic villa on the river; Shutterstock ID 85873150
The remarkable Villa Pisani was where Hitler and Mussolini first met. It has also housed royalty such as Napoleon. The palace of the noble Pisani family lies along the Riviera del Brenta, an extension of Venetian Gran Canal on the land, 10 minutes away from Padua and 20 minutes from Venice. #History
The view from the stables of the Villa Pisani. Kings and emperors, such as the likes of Napoleon, were welcomed in the villas 144 rooms. Now, the palace and grounds are a museum with gardens and a maze to explore. It is also quiet. We nearly had the entire place to ourselves. #History

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Where to stay in Riviera del Brenta

Villa Foscari, also called La Malcontenta, in Mira near Venice. Seen from the back.

Malcontenta

Visitors to Malcontenta enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Villa Foscari La Malcontenta is worth a stop.

Malcontenta
Hotel Montecarlo

Hotel Montecarlo

3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco Venice VE
The price is NZ$217 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$217
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,289 reviews)
Lovely spot at a great price. Bella in the morning might wake some but minimal noise otherwise despite being central. Room was quite hot and AC didn’t work well or wasn’t turned on yet (March) but opening the window made it manageable. Breakfast isn’t worth the cost but is fine. Excellent staff and ...

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Hotel Montecarlo
Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova

3 out of 5
Isola Nova del Tronchetto 17 Venice VE
The price is NZ$246 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$246
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Piazzale Roma and Grand Canal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (657 reviews)
Tania and Francesca were amazing, they helped me call my hotel at Zurich. One of the best hotels I have stayed! The room was nice! The breakfast was amazing!

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107 Venice VE
The price is NZ$251 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
NZ$251
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,708 reviews)
Had an amazing time, hotel was perfect, location was amazing and Venice is stunning

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
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Camping Fusina

Camping Fusina

3 out of 5
Via Moranzani, 93 Mestre VE
Stay at this campsite in Mestre. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Piazzale ...
7.8/10 Good! (403 reviews)
Described as a Luxury Caravan, it was not luxury. It was comfortable and very basic. The amenities we somewhat lacking, no kettle for tea or Coffee. There were no shopping facilities for basic items, bread, milk, etc. I guess as it was winter, the restaurant was always closed. You need to have a ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Camping Fusina
Hu Venezia Camping in Town

Hu Venezia Camping in Town

3 out of 5
Via Giuseppe De Marchi 7 Mestre VE
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Mestre. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,864 reviews)
It is close to everything

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hu Venezia Camping in Town
Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre

Via Ca' Marcello 8L Mestre VE
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Mestre. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (798 reviews)
Great location near major train station

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Staycity Aparthotels, Venice, Mestre
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Popular places to visit

The remarkable Villa Pisani was where Hitler and Mussolini first met. It has also housed royalty such as Napoleon. The palace of the noble Pisani family lies along the Riviera del Brenta, an extension of Venetian Gran Canal on the land, 10 minutes away from Padua and 20 minutes from Venice. #History

Villa Pisani National Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Villa Pisani National Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Stra. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Villa Pisani National Museum
moderne Fußgängerbrücke über den Canal Grande Venedig

Piazzale Roma

You can learn about the local history of Venice during your trip to a top site such as Piazzale Roma. Stroll along the marina or visit the stunning cathedral in the area.

Piazzale Roma
St. Mark\'s Square which includes heritage architecture, a city and a square or plaza

St. Mark's Square

Surround yourself in Venetian splendour as you soak up the heady atmosphere of the city’s social and cultural hub.

St. Mark's Square
Grand Canal which includes a ferry, heritage architecture and a marina

Grand Canal

The Grand Canal is Venice’s crowning glory, so flag down a gondola and get ready for one of the most beautiful boat trips in the world.

Grand Canal
Rialto Bridge featuring heritage architecture, a lake or waterhole and a bridge

Rialto Bridge

The oldest bridge in Venice has become one of its most popular modern-day tourist attractions.

Rialto Bridge
Doge\'s Palace featuring heritage architecture, chateau or palace and interior views

Doge's Palace

The walls of this grand palace are steeped in the history of Venice’s powerful and wealthy ruling classes.

Doge's Palace

Activities

Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal

Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal

NZ$66
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal
Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica Small-Group Guided Tour

Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica Small-Group Guided Tour

NZ$136
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica Small-Group Guided Tour
Sidewalk flanked by colorful buildings in Burano

Murano & Burano Tour

NZ$41
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Murano & Burano Tour
The Real Hidden Venice

Tour of The Real Hidden Venice

NZ$77
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Tour of The Real Hidden Venice
Magic Mask Decoration Class in St. Mark's Square

Magic Mask Decoration Class in St. Mark's Square

NZ$98
per adult
Magic Mask Decoration Class in St. Mark's Square
Single gondola paddles down waterway in Venice

Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride

NZ$77
per traveller
72% of travellers recommend
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
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Cities near Riviera del Brenta

Grand Canal featuring heritage architecture, water sports and a lake or waterhole

Venice

Mestre showing street scenes

Mestre

Villa Foscari (1558-1560, by Andrea Palladio), World Heritage Site, Mira, near Venice, Veneto, Italy

Mira

Parco Nuove Gemme, Spinea

Spinea

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