The Greeks in the Ancient Veneto – I

This route (with the following "The Greeks in the Ancient Veneto – II") leads to the visit of the Greek materials exhibited in the museums in Veneto; thanks to these remains it’s possible to learn about the artistic production, the society and about the culture of the ancient Greeks. The materials come both from antiquarian origin and from findings in the territory (such as the Greek vases found in the caves in Adria): they are a testament to the existence of relations between our region and Venice from the ancient period to the Venice Republic. The first visit at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Adria shows the extraordinary Greek vascular production exhibiting both Attic ceramics and black and red figures produced between the VI and IV centuries B.C. The second stage, at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Venice, presents excellent examples of sculptures from the Classical and Hellenistic periods belonging to the collections of Giovanni Grimani and Federico Contarini.

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NOTE LOGISTICHE
This route, by car between Adria and Venice (62 Km) and by ferry from Venice to Torcello should last one day. From Adria follow the signs to Cavarzere (SR 516) and S. Margherita (SR 105), then take the Romea road (E 55) until Venezia. For the visit at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale it’s advisable to park your car in the Piazzale Roma park area and go by ferry or on foot.