Piazza Garibaldi and other Asolo, Italy Things to Do Tips

Piazza Garibaldi

This is the heart of the small town. From the Piazza, all the sites are 5minutes away (excluding la Rocca, the old fortress atop the hill). Surrounding the fountain are elegant buildings, shops, and cafes.

The fountain is powered by an antique Roman aqueduct which keeps the water clean, one of the cleanest public fountains you'll see in Italy. See the photo on my Asolo main page.
The winged lion shows the cities former allegiance to the Venetian Republic.

There is a parking area here at next to the Piazza.

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Directions: center of town

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Things To Do: Asolare - Enjoy the views

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Written by rubbersoul75

on Apr 20, 2006

looking west from the queens castle

Asolo is not too far up the mountain, but far enought to afford wonderful views of the surounding country side. The best views are from La Rocca, which is the midieval fortress perched above the town; a bit of a hike to get up there.

The 2nd best spot is the much more accessable Castle just up the hill from Piazza Garibaldi. Just follow your way up the cobble stone drive towards the large clock tower.

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Things To Do: Cathedral - Asolo

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Written by rubbersoul75

on Apr 20, 2006

Cathedral in Asolo

The Cathedral is worth a peak inside. Again, from Piazza Garibladi you can't miss it. It is in sight and just south of the piazza; Head down the stairs. Constructed in the 1740s, inside the church is a wonderful painting by Lorenzo Lotto (early 1500s).

The tourist information is across from the Church, along with a city Museum.

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Things To Do: The Queens Castle- Asolo

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Updated by rubbersoul75

on May 24, 2006

the castle, with cafe (near) and la

Rocca (far)

Asolo was once ruled by Queen Caterina Cornaro (1454-1510). She was from one of Venice's most powerful families and is one of the more prominent females in Venice's history. She married the king of Cyprus, a year later he died, political tensions over Venice's intent to control Cyprus put the Queen in a sticky situation... she finally abdicated her Cyprus throne, giving Cypress to Venice... so the Venetian republic gave her Asolo as a "thank you". That's the short version.

So... this is where she lived during her rule, though much of the original structure is gone. There are nice views from the ramparts, and also a cafe up here and a small slide & swing for the kids. If you/re lucky, you may catch a bocce match on the fields.

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Things To Do: A break for the Kids

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on Apr 20, 2006

Isabella the ham

A little swing set and slide, up at the Queens castle. This is right near the bocce "courts" and a huge Rosmary bush. Smell.

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Things To Do: Architecture - Asolo

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