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After a morning visit to La Rotonda, pop down to the Costozza di Longare area, where a clever duct system built in the Middle Ages acts as an air-conditioning system, connecting three villas—one of which, the Villa Aeolia, is now a charming little restaurant with a view of the Villa Trento Carli. The ice cream is worth the detour, and its maker might give you a glimpse of the ancient cooling system for which the villas are famous (1 Piazza Da Schio; 0444-555-036; entrées, $12-$21).
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