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To the north are Lake Garda and the spectacular Dolomites. Here the jet set are drawn to the ski slopes around Cortina d'Ampezzo with its stylish city centre. Padova, famous for its university, is also the agricultural hub of the region. Vincenza, north west of Padova, has one of the richest architectural heritages in Italy due to Palladio, who so greatly influenced Western architecture. At the foot of the Lessini hills lies Verona, famous as the setting for Romeo and Juliet and full of marvels, ranging from a Roman Arena to a Renaissance market place. Radicchio is the pride of Treviso and even has its own market here.