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Defined by Giosuè Carducci as the city of a hundred horizons, the village is one of the most suggestive historical centers in Italy. Collected within the ancient walls that branch off from the fortress, a 12th century fortress, it retains evidence of its millenary history in every glimpse. A place of charm on the gentle hills of Asolo, Asolo was a destination for poets and writers, artists and travelers, who found inspiration and harmony here.
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A look at Asolo
A look at Asolo
In the streets of Asolo  | Ida Cerisano - e-borghi Community
In the streets of Asolo
Ida Cerisano - e-borghi Community
The streets of Asolo dressed for the Art film Festival  | Ida Cerisano - e-borghi Community
The streets of Asolo dressed for the Art film F...
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View from the Rocca di Asolo  | Silvia Fiorentino - e-borghi Community
View from the Rocca di Asolo
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Asolo, a detail on a window  | Silvia Fiorentino - e-borghi Community
Asolo, a detail on a window
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About the village

The origins of Asolo are lost in ancient times. Important crossroads for goods and livestocks, perfect point of transition between the Venetian plain and Belluno's Pre-Alps, it has always benefited from a great political, economic and cultural autonomy since Roman times. The amenities of the place then, perched on its gentle hills, did the rest.
Asolo became in the centuries an unmissable destination for artists and intellectuals, including Henry James and Eleonora Duse, just to name a few.

The history overlooks every corner of the streets: from the many and beautiful villas, private residences of famous people, to its castle, with its cut off tower (called Reata), which since 1489 hosted Caterina Cornaro, former Queen of Cyprus, and his entourage of artists, and which today is home to a new theater dedicated to Eleonora Duse;

From the fortress that dominates the village of Monte Ricco with the remains of the ancient Roman aqueduct (in dialect the Bot). And in addition to the history, the art of good living, the typical Venetian atmosphere that pervades the streets.

Romantic tranquility, peace of mind. Pubs, cafes, wine bars: placid places for the mind and the body, where you can enjoy a glass of Prosecco Asolo DOCG and a simple and genuine cuisine, according to the seasons and products that you can't find anywhere else.

Ancient traditions and local excellence. Some examples? White corn and Morlacco cheese; Bastardo cheese and Biso (pea) of Borso del Grappa; the dwarf beans of Levada and Monfumo apples; Maser cherries and honey of the Grappa area. Everything here is full of charm, history and culture. 'The city of a hundred horizons', as named by the poet Giosué Carducci.

Village of Asolo
Municipality of Asolo
Province of Treviso
Veneto Region

Population: 6.184 asolani o acelani
Altitude center: 190 m a.s.l.

The Municipality is part of:
I Borghi più belli d'Italia
Città del vino
Città slow
Strada del Vino del Montello e Colli Asolani

Riconoscimenti
Bandiera Arancione - Touring Club Italiano

Municipality
Piazza Gabriele d'Annunzio 1 - Tel. +39 0423 5245

= distances as the crow flies

BY CAR

  • From the east: Treviso Nord motorway exit, via Montebelluna
  • From the South: Padova Est motorway exit, via Castelfranco
  • From the West: Vicenza Est highway exit, via Cittadella - Castelfranco Dueville highway exit, via Bassano

ON THE TRAIN

  • Castelfranco station
  • Bassano del Grappa station
  • Montebelluna station

BY PLANE

  • Venice airport
  • Treviso airport
  • Weekly Market: every saturday, in Via Garibaldi.

  • Asolo Antique Market: back every second sunday of the month (excluding July and August).

Sleep, eat, buy...

= distances as the crow flies
= distances as the crow flies
= distances as the crow flies

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