When March arrives, something changes. The days grow longer, the streets fill up, and the air carries that subtle energy that invites you to step outside and explore.
The urge to get moving again is not just a feeling. For centuries, in the Republic of Venice, the year actually began in March. The calendar of the Serenissima followed the rhythm of nature and the economic life of the territory: with the end of winter came the return of trade, travel and agricultural work. In other words, movement once again became the protagonist.
In many towns across Veneto, this transition is still celebrated with an ancient tradition: Bati Marso. On the last evening of February, children and families take to the streets making noise with pots and bells to symbolically “wake up” the new month and chase away the stillness of winter. It is a simple but meaningful ritual: a collective gesture that marks the transition from winter to spring, from stillness to movement.
Today, even though the official calendar has changed, March remains the month when Veneto reopens its doors: cultural events, fairs, outdoor itineraries and local traditions return to animate the region.
To experience this season of renewal at its best, just as we often do at the start of a new year, we have put together a small list of good resolutions for those staying at Move Hotels.
March is the month when the territory opens up in unexpected ways to curious eyes. The FAI Spring Days, scheduled this year for March 21–22, are the perfect opportunity to discover places that are normally closed to the public and to be surprised by history, art and architecture.
Near Move Hotels there are several places worth visiting. In Venice, Palazzo Ferro Fini, headquarters of the Veneto Regional Council, opens its halls overlooking the Grand Canal, decorated with elegant eighteenth-century frescoes. Palazzo Corner Mocenigo, a noble residence, offers a glimpse into the lives of Venetian patricians through refined interiors and artistic collections. Meanwhile, the Olivetti Showroom, a symbol of twentieth-century design, allows visitors to explore the city’s industrial and urban heritage.
In Treviso, not to be missed are Villa Ca’ Zenobio, with its Italian garden and eighteenth-century frescoes that recount aristocratic life; the Brion Memorial, a contemporary work by Carlo Scarpa where art and memory meet, also featured in Francesco Sossai’s latest road movie The Last One for the Road; and Galleria Altinia, a cultural space hosting collections and temporary exhibitions. These are just some of the places open during the FAI Days, when guided tours reveal stories and details that are often invisible, frequently with free or symbolic entry.
Opening a new door, even just for a few hours, can transform a simple walk into a unique experience: observing an architectural detail, discovering a hidden garden, or walking through courtyards that hold centuries of stories. The FAI Days invite us to look at the territory with fresh eyes, discovering the beauty that every corner of Veneto can offer in this season.
Those who live in Veneto know it well: March also has a distinctive flavor. It is the season of bruscandoli, the shoots of wild hops that grow spontaneously along riverbanks, paths and rural ditches. Together with carletti and the first wild herbs, they mark the beginning of the local foraging season.
These are simple ingredients, but deeply tied to tradition. In restaurants and taverns they begin to appear on spring menus: risottos, omelettes and fresh pasta that tell the story of a seasonal, essential and territorial cuisine.
Walking outside the cities, along riverbanks or through the countryside between Treviso and Venice, it is not uncommon to see people stopping to gather them. It is an ancient gesture, almost meditative: observing the ground, slowing down your pace and recognizing the signs of the changing season.
After all, spring begins just like this: by paying closer attention to what grows around us
March brings some of the clearest light of the year to Veneto. The days grow longer, colors become sharper and a renewed atmosphere invites you outside: it is the perfect moment to truly move.
We are not talking about running or intense workouts. Movement in this season can be slow, exploratory and creative. A coffee break in the piazza before leaving, a walk along the Sile River, a few kilometers by bike through fields and villages, or a route through the historic centers of Treviso and the villas of the Riviera del Brenta.
Take advantage of the extra daylight hours to discover hidden details, browse local markets, notice the first wild herbs that mark the season or stop at a trattoria you happen to find along the way. These are micro-rituals that turn movement into experience.
Moving means inhabiting the territory, finding new perspectives, gathering unexpected inspirations and experiencing the region with attention and curiosity. Every step becomes an opportunity for discovery, every detour a small story to take with you.
With the arrival of spring, Veneto also becomes lively from a professional point of view, once again becoming a meeting place for professionals, companies and innovators. Trade fairs, conferences, workshops and business meetings return to fill the cities, creating opportunities to network, exchange ideas and give momentum to projects for 2026. March thus becomes the ideal month to restart in business as well, with renewed energy and visibility.
Among the most significant moments of the month is the Sustainability Week (March 17–20), promoted by Confindustria Veneto Est and hosted by Move Hotels: four days of meetings, workshops and round tables dedicated to ESG topics, innovation and new strategies for businesses. An event that brings together companies, institutions and academic realities to discuss the future of the sustainable economy.
Among the other interesting events of the month, in Treviso the CSR and Social Innovation Fair (March 19) brings concrete examples of corporate responsibility and sustainable innovation to the region. Towards the end of the month, Padua hosts the Cycle Tourism Fair (March 27–29), an event that connects tourism operators, destinations and companies from the travel sector. Meanwhile, Talent Week (starting March 30) opens a week of meetings between universities, startups and businesses dedicated to the future of work and entrepreneurship.
For those traveling for work, Move Hotels is the perfect starting point. Its strategic location makes it easy to reach major exhibition centers and city centers, while still enjoying the tranquility and quality of spaces designed for relaxation or work.
In other words: new energy, new opportunities and new perspectives. Just like spring that reopens the doors to movement.
