The Relais Alcova del Doge is situated in Mira ( Venice ) in the heart of the Brenta River countryside, antique holiday location for the Venetian nobles, 15 km. from Venice and 20 km. from Padua. The Interstate 11 connects Venice ( antique capital of the Serenissima ) to Padua, historical university town situated along the Brenta River. Mira, on the Brenta Riviera, equal distance from Padua to Venice , is the ideal departing base for numerous excursions that this rich territory offers. You can reach Venice in 15 minutes by bus. Only a few kilometres from us, you can visit the famous Venetian Villas on the Brenta Riverside, easily reachable by bike or you may go on one of the many organized river- boat tours. Verona, Venice , the spectacular Po Delta, the Dolomite Mountains , the vast beaches of the Adriatic Riviera, the Thermal Baths and the Prosecco wine Road are only an hour away.