| Page Views: 3,269 Last Visit to Asolo: October, 2003 | A Hidden Jewel Near Venice by deecat - last update: May 16, 2005 |
Asolo: A Magical Medieval Town | Asolo: "Jewel of Treviso Province" |
Asolo is located in the foothills of the Dolomites northwest of Venice.
On the hillside above the town, the occo (fortress) dominates. This is a tiny, walled town with quaint streets which are lined with elegant shops; there are abundant gardens, castle ruins, an ancient cathedral, old workshops, numerous antique markets (antique dealers come to Asolo the second weekend of every month except July and August), the old "Tessoria Asolan" where precious silk fabrics are produced with ancient looms, a famous old embroidery school, and Fontana Maggiore (Grand Fountain).
Famous people have been drawn to Asolo because of its climate, location, and beauty. Robert Browning, the poet, is perhaps the most famous person who built a house and lived here. He also wrote the famed "Asolando" book of poems.
This is a serene place where the architecture of porticos, Gothic arcades, mullioned and trefoiled windows, lovely balconies, and old buildings and houses with facades decorated with frescos all add to its magic. |
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| Pros: | "Small, beautiful, appears "untouched", historical, elegant" | | Cons: | "Only one: Fortress only open on weekends and holidays" | | In A Nutshell: | "A small, medieval town of "untouched" beauty!" |
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BruceDunning Thu Jun 11, 2009 21:18 UTC
You are right-the Italy pictures and comments are well worth the visits. We got as far as Treviso last fall, but further north, had no time. Lovely pics and color. | misterrabbit Fri May 29, 2009 21:20 UTC
2,200 steps is really something LOL! Your very positive, even then things go wrong. Looks like a darling little spot; one that I, too, would enjoy. | jillzi Sat May 23, 2009 20:46 UTC
Quaint little spot with good food, beautiful scenery, fine architecture, and no crowds; what more could one want? | lynnehamman Mon Apr 27, 2009 23:49 UTC
Architecture is of great interest to me, and this place sure has some great examples. As for those 1100 steps! You must be fit! In India also many steps to the forts & temples. We have managed so far, but its getting harder every visit!Great page, Dee |
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