Candide
Italy · VenetoIT
1759 satirical novella by Voltaire
Candide, ou l'Optimisme is a French satire written by Voltaire, a philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment, first published in 1759. The novella has been widely translated, with English versions titled Candide: or, All for the Best (1759); Candide: or, The Optimist (1762); and Candide: Optimism (1947). A young man, Candide, lives a sheltered life in an Edenic paradise, being indoctrinated with Leibnizian optimism by his mentor, Professor Pangloss. This lifestyle is abruptly ended, followed by Candide's slow and painful disillusionment as he witnesses and experiences great hardships in the world. Voltaire concludes Candide with, if not rejecting Leibnizian optimism outright, advocating a deeply practical precept, "we must cultivate our garden", in lieu of the Leibnizian mantra of Pangloss, "all is for the best" in the "best of all possible worlds".
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 46.589, 12.515
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
Overview of Candide
Candide belongs to Veneto, Italy and has the feel of a destination. What stands out most: nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Candide
Nature in Candide
(1)On the nature side, Candide offers Caves. All of it is drawn from Candide's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Candide is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Veneto and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Rome.
Similar destinations
Places near Candide that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Candide known for?
- Candide, in Veneto, Italy, is best known for nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Candide?
- Recorded activities in Candide include Caves. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Candide located?
- Candide is located in Veneto, Italy. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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