In an idyllic bend in the River Brenta, just 15 km from Venice, lies Villa Margherita, a building from the 17th century filled with delightful statues, set in a centuries old park and sorrounded by the most magnificient houses built by the architect Palladio. Frescoes and valuable fabrics further enhace the charming atmosphere. In an equally enchanting building, the adjoining Restaurant Margherita specialises in fish delicacies, now situated near by the Villa Franceschi. *There's no city tax.