A COUNTRY OF RICH NATURE AND HISTORY

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Taking just a few steps from the centre of Asiago city, you will find yourself in the depth of beautiful intact nature. In the surroundings of Asiago there are numerous villages, small towns and other beautiful places that still preserve their name in Cimbrian, the language spoken in this area in old times.
 
This is a wonderful land of meadows, lush pastures, pinewoods, and beech forests populated by a large variety of animals. In this environment you can witness how people still live and work according to old natural rhythms and also see the historical heritage of those who lived here before us.

THE “MALGHE”

If you want to fully enjoy Asiago Plateau, you must spend at least one day in a “malga”, a traditional house in the mountains among rich pastures for cattle, where you can have a chat and a glass of wine with the farmer, a piece...

MILITARY FORTIFICATIONS

Among the other war monuments of First World War that remind us about severe battles in the Asiago Plateau, there are numerous military fortifications. Many of them remained intact and preserved their original structure; however some were...

THE MILITARY SACRARIUM - Asiago

The magnificent memorial stands on Leiten Hill, overlooking the entire town of Asiago. Inside the memorial rest almost 60,000 soldiers. The military memorial was opened on the 17th July 1938. It was designed by architect Orfeo Rosato and...

THE “CALÀ DEL SASSO” - Asiago

4,444 steps take you from the mountain to the plain! This is one of the most amazing creations of the inhabitants who lived in this area many centuries ago: a staircase built during the dominion of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, between 1388 and...

THE CITY HALL - Asiago

Built in white and red local marble in a classical style, the majestic City Hall with its cell tower, columns and foil roof, overlooks the old town of Asiago.Housing the Spettabile Reggenza dei 7 Comuni (the “Esteemed Regency of the...

THE DOME OF SAINT MATTHEW - Asiago

Built in the traditional pink marble from Asiago, the Dome stands opposite of the City Hall, to establish the balance between civil and religious powers. The Dome is dedicated to the Apostle Saint Matthew, the main saint of the city.The...

THE GARDENS AND THE FOUNTAIN OF FAUN - Asiago

In the Gardens of the Carli Square you can see the majestic Fountain of the Faun, devoted to the mythological creature, which creates a magical atmosphere in the heart of Asiago. Built in the public gardens in 1928, the fountain represents...

THE OLD PRISON - Asiago

The old prison of Asiago is a big and imposing building. It was neglected for decades after the prison was closed; nowadays it is often used as a venue for art exhibitions. THE AGE OF CONSTRUCTION The decision to build a prison was probably...

THE CURCH OF SAINT ROCCO - Asiago

The church of Saint Rocco, located in Corso IV Novembre, dates back to the XVI century. It was destroyed during the Great War and then rebuilt. Recently the inside of the building has been renovated. The church is built in Romanesque style...

THE SUNDIALS OF THE DOME - Asiago

People have always tried to understand and master the mystery of time. Meridian is one of the most fascinating devices for measuring time and you can find some splendid examples of it on the sidewall of the Dome. The work consists of a...

BLESSED MARIA GIOVANNA BONOMO - Asiago

The history of the statute of Maria Giovanna Bonomo is connected to the miracle that happened during World War I, when Asiago was completely destroyed by bombings and the statue was the only thing left intact in the town. Maria Giovanna...

MONUMENT OF G.TERRAGNI FOR R. SARFATTI - Asiago

HE WHO OBSERVES AND LISTENS, PARTICIPATES IN THE INFINITE LIVES OF OTHERSMonument by Giuseppe Terragni to Roberto SarfattiIt stands on a hill in the Asiago Plateau, around pastures and meadows once upset by war. It is far from settlements...

THE OLD STATION AND THE PARK "MAX LONGHINI" - Asiago

On 10th February 1910, with the first train departing from Asiago to Piovene Rocchette, the railway station in Asiago was officially opened. Those 22 km of railway became a connection for transportation of goods and people to and from the...

THE VALLEY OF MILLS - Gallio

The Valley of Mills or Covola Valley (which together with Ghiaia Valley forms the most extensive Valley of Val Frenzela) is an area very rich in water; here you can walk along many forest trails that pass through beautiful landscapes and...

ROCK CARVINGS OF VAL D'ASSA - Roana

Thousands of years ago, ancient tribes who lived in this area carved signs on the cliffs and rocks of Val d’Assa - which at the time was an important way of communication - to mark their transit. These petroglyphs were preserved till...

ALTARKNOTTO AND ALTABURG - Rotzo

The Altarknotto is located in the town of Rotzo and is one of the most special and spectacular placet of the Asiago Plateau. It looks like a huge boulder overlooking the Valdastico. The time has given rise to a number of legends and interpretations....

SAINT MARGHERITA CHURCH - Rotzo

Saint Margherita Church, in the Municipality of Rotzo, is the oldest church in the region. It was built around the year 1000 and was recently restored. In the seventeenth century the church was enlarged several times and the bell tower...

THE BOSTEL VILLAGE - Rotzo

The Bostel village is an archaeological site representing one of the first human settlements on the Plateau. It is located in the municipality of Rotzo and in recent years has been subject to many restorations and renovations, as evidence...