A town famous for its importance during the Great War and perfect for a day trip full of culture and food and wine tradition.
Bassano is a small town in province of Vicenza on the banks of the Brenta river, right at the foot of the Monte Grappa. Famous above all for the importance it had during the Great War, it certainly stands out also for its excellent quality food and wine tradition. Among its products of excellence we must absolutely mention the white asparagus and the well known grappa. It is also a famous center for the production of splendid ceramics.
How to reach Bassano
Bassano can be reached by all means. The train is certainly an excellent and comfortable way to get there, without having the problem of parking. However, you would like to reach it by car, don't worry. Close to the center there are two large and convenient parking lots. Follow the signs for "Prato 1" and "Prato 2". Are you a sports lover? Then you can get to the city by bike along the cycle path that runs along the river.
Let us now list the six things to visit in Bassano.
1. Ponte Vecchio or the Alpini
Certainly in the visit of the city you cannot miss a walk on the famous Bassano Bridge, which is the symbol of the city. Built in wood in 1209, it was then destroyed by various wars and periodic floods of the river. Subsequently the Palladium he planned and participated in its reconstruction. Unfortunately it was destroyed again but the structure is still the one designed by the famous architect. Walking along it from the historic center towards the exit, you reach the small one Alpini Museum where you can find relics and some history of the bridge and its city.
2. Ossuary
In Bassano you can breathe history. So don't miss the visit to the great Ossuary. The Church was to be the new Cathedral of Bassano. But due to the beginning of the war the works stopped and later it was decided to transform it into what today is the Ossuary of the city, where more than 5000 remains of soldiers who fought during the First World War are collected.
3. Piazza della Libertà and Piazza Garibaldi
Lose yourself in the characteristic streets of the city that will lead you to heart of the city and in the two squares, one adjacent to the other. In Piazza della Libertà you can admire in addition to the Duomo also some prestigious buildings such as theancient Remondini printing house and the beautiful Loggia of the Municipality. In addition there are also two columns, on one of which is the Lion of Venice, to remember the Venetian domination of the city. In Piazza Garibaldi you can admire the beautiful Church of San Francesco and Civic Tower.
4. Castle of the Ezzelini
The castle overlooking the city, owned by the powerful Venetian Ezzelini family since the XNUMXth century, was largely built using bricks and pebbles recovered from the nearby Brenta river. After centuries in which it first served as a military stronghold and then as a commercial hub of the city, it is now used for exhibitions and events and important portions of the structure are open to the public for visits.
5. Walk along the Brenta and Belvedere
The best place to photograph the Bridge and have a look over the city? Certainly the "Belvedere". Exit the bridge and turn left. And here you are. Here you can take beautiful photos of the symbol of the city. Instead, if you go to the right you can take the beautiful walk along the Brenta river, where the inhabitants often relax on its banks, sunbathe and cool off.
6. Avenue of the Martyrs
Along this avenue, there are 31 trees and on each of them hangs a plaque with the names of the partisans who were hanged during the war and left there for days. A warning not to forget the cruelty of war.
