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Free private parking
Set off directly from your apartment without searching for parking every morning.
Your car, our convenient starting point
Discover Veneto beyond Venice.
From the villas of the Brenta Riviera to the Prosecco Hills, art cities, the lagoon and the Dolomites: free private parking gives you the freedom to explore more of Veneto.
Why stay in Marghera
A strategic base for exploring Veneto
You do not have to choose between Venice and the rest of Veneto: enjoy both during the same stay.
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Freedom to explore
Combine Venice with art cities, vineyards, beaches, mountains and the lagoon.
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A comfortable return
After your day trip, come back to a quiet apartment with a kitchen and home comforts.
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Travel at your pace
Choose each day according to the weather, season and your own rhythm.
No car needed
Art cities you can reach by train
Marghera is also a strategic base when you want to explore Veneto without driving: several art cities are directly accessible from Venezia Mestre station.
about 15–30 min from Venezia Mestre
Padua
One of the easiest rail day trips: art, lively squares and city life in a very straightforward day out.
Scrovegni Chapel · Basilica of St Anthony · Prato della Valle · Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza della Frutta
about 20–30 min from Venezia Mestre
Treviso
Compact, elegant and relaxed: an excellent half-day or full-day trip among canals, porticoes and the historic centre.
Piazza dei Signori · Buranelli Canal · Cathedral · Isola della Pescheria
about 55–75 min from Venezia Mestre, depending on the train
Verona
A full day in one of Veneto’s great art cities, without needing to drive.
Arena · Piazza delle Erbe · Castelvecchio · Ponte Scaligero and the Adige riverfront
Journey times are indicative and vary by service. Always check the timetable for your travel day.
Find your way
Marghera at the centre of your trip
Our illustrated map highlights destinations to consider during your stay. Journey times vary with traffic, transport choice and season.
Art & culture in Veneto
Masterpieces worth a dedicated day trip
Villas, museums, theatres, castles and art sites now sit inside the Veneto journey instead of being hidden in a separate directory.
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Museums & FoundationsPadua
Cappella degli Scrovegni
⏱️ 30m–45m🧒 Families
🎟️ €15 + €1 mandatory booking fee
Open entry
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Monuments & historic sitesVerona
Arena di Verona
⏱️ 45m–1h 15m🧒 Families
🎟️ Check current official ticket price
Open entry🏰
Monuments & historic sitesVicenza
Teatro Olimpico
⏱️ 45m–1h🧒 Families
🎟️ Check current official ticket price
Open entry🏛️
Museums & FoundationsStra
Museo Nazionale di Villa Pisani
⏱️ 1h 30m–2h 30m🧒 Families
🎟️ Check current official ticket price
Open entry🏛️
Museums & FoundationsVerona
Museo di Castelvecchio
⏱️ 1h 30m–2h🧒 Families
🎟️ Check current official ticket price
Open entry🏛️
Museums & FoundationsPossagno
Museo Gypsotheca Antonio Canova
⏱️ 1h 30m–2h🧒 Families
🎟️ Check current official ticket price
Open entryExplore by province
Seven provinces, seven different ways to experience Veneto
Choose a direction here, then open each cultural entry for visit times, tickets, access and official sources.
📍 Venice4 places+
Villas, archaeology and cultural sites across the Venetian mainland.
📍 Padua10 places+
Giotto, the university, basilicas, museums and monumental spaces.
📍 Verona8 places+
The Arena, archaeology, civic museums, towers and major churches.
📍 Vicenza7 places+
Palladio’s territory, with architecture, museums and villas.
📍 Treviso9 places+
Canova, Venetian villas, Asolo and museums between city and hills.
📍 Belluno6 places+
Museums, the Dolomites, Titian and mountain stories.
📍 Rovigo5 places+
📍 4 places
Venice
Villas, archaeology and cultural sites across the Venetian mainland.
📍 10 places
Padua
Giotto, the university, basilicas, museums and monumental spaces.
📍 8 places
Verona
The Arena, archaeology, civic museums, towers and major churches.
📍 7 places
Vicenza
Palladio’s territory, with architecture, museums and villas.
📍 9 places
Treviso
Canova, Venetian villas, Asolo and museums between city and hills.
📍 6 places
Belluno
Museums, the Dolomites, Titian and mountain stories.
📍 5 places
Rovigo
Polesine, archaeology, villas and lesser-known heritage.
Suggested day trips
Choose the Veneto that suits your journey
Each destination has a different character: villas and gardens, vineyards, art cities, beaches, mountains or lagoon landscapes.
Villas, waterways and landscapes
Brenta Riviera
A route through Venetian villas, small towns, historic gardens and views along the Brenta Canal. It is one of our favourite day trips for guests travelling by car.
Ideal for half a day or a full day.
Read the full guide
Valdobbiadene and beyond
Prosecco Hills
Panoramic roads, vineyards, small villages and wineries. Take it slowly, combining landscapes, tastings and stops in the hill towns.
Perfect for wine, nature and photography lovers.
Read the full guide
Art and city life
Padua
Arcaded streets, lively squares and markets, St Anthony's Basilica and a vibrant historic centre make Padua an easy addition to a longer stay in Veneto.
Allow a full day for art, walking and local food.
Read the full guide
Canals and porticoes
Treviso
An elegant, compact city of canals, squares and porticoes, with a relaxed atmosphere that rewards an unhurried walk.
Also suitable for a shorter half-day visit.
Read the full guide
Authentic lagoon life
Chioggia & Pellestrina
Canals, fish markets, beaches and a more everyday side of lagoon life. A rewarding route for travellers looking for the sea and local traditions.
Especially enjoyable in the warmer months.
History and romance
Verona
The Arena, historic squares, bridges and atmospheric streets. It is farther from Marghera, but makes an excellent full-day trip to one of Veneto's best-known art cities.
Leave in the morning and plan a full day.
Read the full guide
A day in the mountains
Dolomites
Alpine lakes, mountain passes and dramatic scenery for guests travelling by car. Choose one area, leave early and always check weather and road conditions before setting out.
Our longest suggested excursion: plan a full day carefully.
Read the full guideA tip from Marghera Venice Apartments
Make room for the Brenta Riviera.
Close to Marghera yet often overlooked by visitors focused only on Venice, its villas, gardens and waterways reveal a completely different side of Veneto.
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Do not overfill every day: leave room for stops, detours and small towns.
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Book winery visits and guided experiences in advance and always check opening times.
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Check traffic, parking and weather conditions before setting off.
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When travelling with children or pets, plan regular breaks and shorter stops.
Your base for exploring
Venice is the destination. Veneto is the journey.
Choose the apartment that suits you and use Marghera as your base for discovering something different every day.