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From Cassola you can easily reach the nearby towns of Bassano Del Grappa, Marostica, Asolo, or Asiago. Even major cities like Treviso, Vicenza, Padova are easily accessible by car o by trein. At around 90 km from us you can travel to the cities of Venezia and Verona: two of the most attractive tourist destinations in Italy.
Important manufacturing and commercial centre located on the banks of the river Brenta, at the foo t of Monte Grappa and the plateau of Asiago. The town boasts ancient Roman origins and within the old town you can admire the medieval castle ( X century), the tower Ser Ivano,the church of St. John the Baptist and at the Garibaldi Square the tall tower Ezzelino. The important civic museum hosts numerous paintings from the collection of Da Ponte, engravings and prints pf the family Remondini also plaster busts and drawings by Antonio Canova. The visit to Bassano cannot end without you going through the Ponte Vecchio on the river Brenta, entirely built of wood and covered, owes its distinctive shape to the sixteenth century by Andrea Palladio project.
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Agricultural centre renowned for its cherries, Maros tica keeps unchanged its fourteenth-century urban structure which consists of a circle at the top side of which there are two fortresses: the Castello Inferiore and the Castello Superiore. A special feature of the town is the extravagant main square called Piazza degli scacchi whose floor contains a chessboard on which in even years, the second week of September, held an extraordinary game of chess with living pawns.
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Still set within the remains of ancient city wall, this magnificent town, is certainly a destination for countless visitors. In the past was chosen as residence by important personalities: Robert Browning, Henry James, Ernest Hemingway and Eleonora Duse. The town enjoys a good geographical location and a romantic atmosphere.
Historical capital of the district of the “Seven
Communes”, lies at the heart of the plateau basin to which it
gives its name. And this is the land of the people of the Cimbri,
people of Nordic origin that have ˙ colonised the plateau many
centuries ago. The current town was entirely rebuilt after the First
World War that, in the area, had a particularly bloody scene.
The centre lanes are dotted with shops dedicated to tourist shopping
and winter sports. Also there are lots of bar, restaurants, pizzerias,
and hotels, making it one of the capitals of mountain tourism. Asiago
is one of the major destinations for the winter sports, with a myriad
of sky runs spread across the plateau.
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Monte Grappa with a height of 1775 metres the highest peak of the homonym massif belonging to the Venetian pre-Alps which rises isolated between the valleys of the rivers Brenta and Piave. The Grappa acquired great importance during the two World Wars: in 1917, following the defeat of Caporetto, became the bulwark of defence of the Austrian troops, and at the end of the second conflict when is the scene of the heroic guerrilla partisan against the Nazis.
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ARTESELLA
Arte Sella is an international exhibition of contemporary art, founded in 1986, which takes place in the open in the woods and fields of the Sella Valley ( Province of Trento). Since 1996 the Arte Sella project has been laid out alo ng a path in the woods on the southern slope of the Armentera Mount. The ideal route, named ARTENATURA which has taken shape in this way is designed to enable visitors to observe the works of art and at the same time to enjoy the natural site itself.
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The closeness to the Brenta was crucial for creating the economic fortune of the town of Nove and outline the economic and social aspect of “Pottery Land”. Since 1700 in the town there are generations of ceramist who make the area one of the most fervent centre, not only in Italy but also in Europe, of the artistic research in the field of contemporary ceramics.
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It’s historical and cultural heritage has delighted painters, poets, trave llers and famous people of every age. For over two millennium, the city walls have protected the precious gems of art, history and culture. Walking through the narrow streets is an unexpected harmony of views of different historical eras: the traces of the magnificent Roman origins, the definite medieval sign and its Scaliger knight, the great Renaissance palaces, together with the impressive fortifications which protect it. The overall effect fascinate and enchant all all year round thousand of visitors.
Arena di Verona
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Padova and its province, located in the heart of the
Venetian plain between the hills, laguna and pre-alps, constitute one
of the economic centre most dynamic of the Nord-Est of Italy.
City of great artistic and cultural traditions, Padua boasts famous
monuments of great historical and artistic interest. Among the others,
the Scrovegni Chapel frescoes by Giotto, the Basilica of St. Antonio
and the Renaissance Palazzo della Ragione. In the vicinity of the town
are the popular Terme Euganee and the Euganean Hills.
Basilica S.Antonio
Prato della valle
Cappella degli Scrovegni
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Even today, centuries later, Vicenza remains a real jewel. Inextricably tied to the aesthetic and creative genius of Andrea Palladio,the architect PER ECCELLENZA who to his city of adoption has left in the 1500, the most precious heritage. Works of art so extraordinary they have awarded Vicenza the title of world heritage site from UNESCO.
Villa Rotonda
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«[...] quale Città unico albergo ai giorni nostri di libertà, di giustizia, di pace, unico rifugio dei buoni e solo porto a cui, sbattute per ogni dove dalla tirannia e dalla guerra, possono riparare a salvezza le navi degli uomini che cercano di condurre tranquilla la vita: Città ricca d'oro ma più di nominanza, potente di forze ma più di virtù, sopra saldi marmi fondata ma sopra più solide basi di civile concordia ferma ed immobile e, meglio che dal mare ond'è cinta, dalla prudente sapienza dè figli suoi munita e fatta sicura» Francesco Petrarca
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Often compared to nearby Venice for the many canals that run through and give Ô glimpses of real beauty. Although partially altered by progress Treviso still looks nice and reserved in it’s 3rd millennium. Where alongside the most famous and popular places, hide minor roads, lanes, canals and channels that keep intact the charm of a city rich in history.
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