Castello di Asolo
Castello di Asolo
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The castle, together with the fortress one of the symbols of the Asolan countryside, seems to date back to the 10th century although there is no definite information indicating the origins of the complex In 1242 it was home to Ezzelino da Romano and, from 1339, it became the seat of the podestà of Venice. At the end of the fourteenth century it became one with the city walls, construction that begun during the brief dominion of the Carraresi. Three of the four towers once characterising it still remain: the Civic or Bell tower, the Reata tower acting as a gaol and the Carro tower, nowadays part of the adjacent residence called La Torricella.In 1489 it became the residence of Caterina Cornaro, and Pietro Bembo set his “Gli Asolani” dialogues in this palace and its gardens. After Caterina’s death it was readapted to administrative functions and extensively restored.The French were stationed here in 1797 and, the next year, the great "Pretoria Hall", where Venetian podestà once administe
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Guide103772
14 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Lovely location to stop and have a drink after a days walking, nice wine but when we went to pay barman refused to split bill between 2 cards. Said one card or cash, he would not do 2 transactions. Very rude and aggressive. Nice way to present the town/region!
Written April 26, 2022
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unclelouie
New Ulm, MN1,319 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Asolo is a beautiful hill town north of Verona and Vicenza. It was rather quiet when we were there one afternoon. We paid to park and walked around the old town but not up to the castle on the very top of the hill. In the center of town there is another castle that has no charge and you can walk through. It was OK but walking through the town itself was a bigger treat. This is the kind of town that attracts people to get away from the large cities that are full of tourists. Old architecture, nice shops, places to eat and get a drink, and spots that give you nice views of the surrounding countryside as well as more looks at the town itself. Poet Robert Browning lived here and I cannot say I blame him. Too bad he left Asolo for Venice where he soon passed away.
Written July 1, 2018
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allthingsitaly
County Durham, UK780 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
Not much to add to what others have said.
Wonderful, historic and very impressive castello which offers stupendous views of the surrounding countryside and distant Dolomiti from various vantage points on its walls.
Parking is a nightmare in Asolo by the way!! The roads are so narrow you breathe in while driving through the village. The village itself is also beautiful and deserving of spending 30-40 minutes wandering through its narrow streets.
Wonderful, historic and very impressive castello which offers stupendous views of the surrounding countryside and distant Dolomiti from various vantage points on its walls.
Parking is a nightmare in Asolo by the way!! The roads are so narrow you breathe in while driving through the village. The village itself is also beautiful and deserving of spending 30-40 minutes wandering through its narrow streets.
Written October 15, 2016
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451worldtraveler451
Asolo, Italy111 contributions
May 2015
the castello offers a feeling of privacy and has outstanding views. My companion goes there often to sun-bath
and enjoy the view. The local people are seldom seen there but the tourists love it. It is a paradise for children
to explore.
and enjoy the view. The local people are seldom seen there but the tourists love it. It is a paradise for children
to explore.
Written June 7, 2015
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ferdipet
Tempe, AZ206 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
In the walls surrounding " Il Castello di Asolo " when I went there I discovered for the first time like the Capers flowers. I was knowing that the caper is a flower bud, but I never, before going to Asolo, see them. I was lucky to get there in the season were the Capers are with flowers. In the fissures of the wall was plenty of them. It is a beautiful and very original flower, very different from the flowers I was knowing and their pinkish color with the big quantity of them was giving to the wall a poetic look. It was a learning and joy-full experience. An image that I still keeping in my mind.
Actually this visit is older than the older date you asking to choose, but because the walls still there it is a valuable information for going there when the capers are with flowers.
Actually this visit is older than the older date you asking to choose, but because the walls still there it is a valuable information for going there when the capers are with flowers.
Written April 10, 2015
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Eli B
Sydney, Australia3,550 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
Trekking up to the castle is a real shlep. In fact further treks to the town of Maser, less then 2.5 km away using the same boots that carried my calves up to Castello di Asolo. I wasn't aware, that half of the world's ski boots are made here as well as trekking shoes that we all wear, ignorant to the origins of their manufacture.
The foothills of the Italian Alps have been a draw-card bringing us back to this region often. Asolo is a small village that makes walking a pleasurable pursuit along its colonnaded streets, past the town's graceful buildings and historical landmarks, such as the Palzzo Palo, whose delicate mullions convey a lacelike structure.
Its here we pay homage to to the poet Robert Browny's one time home. At the Villa Contarini, we ogled the magnificent frescoed loggia which houses the civic museum in which we found works by Canaletto, personal effects belonging to the extraordinary Eleonora Duse, and sculpture by Canova are on display. We did a side trip to visit his home, mausalium and gallery of his plaster casts... and loved the experience.
Above all, Asolo is a tranquil village which oozes an almost perfect harmony between nature and humankind. The same graceful balance we found in many Paladian villas that dot the countryside, our favourites being Villa Barbarodi di Maser and Villa Emo at Fanzolo. Asolo woes evaporate into the bracing fresh country air.
Very similar views of the countryside can be seen from the ramparts of Castello di Asolo and our perception of the town below is that it is infused with a desire to live life well,, evident in the abundance of excellent restaurants and well appointed hotels.
In fact, i would recommend the hill climb up to the castle as a health kick every morning, so long as i can walk down to the magical place i could permanently settle in. My femme cocks an eyebrow in agreement.
The foothills of the Italian Alps have been a draw-card bringing us back to this region often. Asolo is a small village that makes walking a pleasurable pursuit along its colonnaded streets, past the town's graceful buildings and historical landmarks, such as the Palzzo Palo, whose delicate mullions convey a lacelike structure.
Its here we pay homage to to the poet Robert Browny's one time home. At the Villa Contarini, we ogled the magnificent frescoed loggia which houses the civic museum in which we found works by Canaletto, personal effects belonging to the extraordinary Eleonora Duse, and sculpture by Canova are on display. We did a side trip to visit his home, mausalium and gallery of his plaster casts... and loved the experience.
Above all, Asolo is a tranquil village which oozes an almost perfect harmony between nature and humankind. The same graceful balance we found in many Paladian villas that dot the countryside, our favourites being Villa Barbarodi di Maser and Villa Emo at Fanzolo. Asolo woes evaporate into the bracing fresh country air.
Very similar views of the countryside can be seen from the ramparts of Castello di Asolo and our perception of the town below is that it is infused with a desire to live life well,, evident in the abundance of excellent restaurants and well appointed hotels.
In fact, i would recommend the hill climb up to the castle as a health kick every morning, so long as i can walk down to the magical place i could permanently settle in. My femme cocks an eyebrow in agreement.
Written April 5, 2015
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Jessica M
Paris, France152 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
Hiking up to the fortress from the village of Asolo is exhausting but worth it. The fortress itself costs 2 euros per person and will only take a few minutes to see, but the views from the ramparts are amazing, especially in winter as the sunsets across the plain.
Written January 5, 2015
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Belgo96
Brisbane, Australia3,446 contributions
Apr 2013 • Friends
Asolo is a hill town 40 miles across the Veneto region from Venice. It is one of the Venetian's favourite playgrounds and if you make it here you'll see why it is so beautiful with its gorgeous country villas and valley views with cypress trees and the breathtaking scenery you imagine Italy will present to you. Robert Browning lived here for a time and indeed there is a street dedicated to him (Via Roberto Browning!). This castle, which is the remains of a castle is really just a great viewing point for the magnificent view of Asolo, the place that has been described as the "city of a hundred horizons". Enjoy the beautiful mountain air and take in this wonderful alpine view. The town has lots of lovely cafes too.
Written May 22, 2013
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garyemiller1
Laguna Niguel, CA16 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
My wife and I spent three days in Asolo, acclimating from our flight from L.A. and preparing for a cruise from Venice. We toured this place in about a half hour. There is not much in the way of written information or tours. The views are great. Caution:
there is a platform that calls one to climb up for a view through narrow windows. Unnoticed by me was a yellow sign warning about electrocution!!! It is not easily noticed and if you lean on the deep window sill to take a photo, your elbows rest on the sill, which is laced with metal that will give you a nasty shock! The objective, I gather is to keep birds from nesting there, but someone with a heart condition could "Peace Out" on this experience. Pretty dumb was to get rid of birds IMO!
there is a platform that calls one to climb up for a view through narrow windows. Unnoticed by me was a yellow sign warning about electrocution!!! It is not easily noticed and if you lean on the deep window sill to take a photo, your elbows rest on the sill, which is laced with metal that will give you a nasty shock! The objective, I gather is to keep birds from nesting there, but someone with a heart condition could "Peace Out" on this experience. Pretty dumb was to get rid of birds IMO!
Written June 23, 2019
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Žiga N
Ljubljana, Slovenia67 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
From the tower there is a great view of the hill village and all around. Worth a visit. The small town is very charming.
Written July 5, 2018
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Hello Shasha -
I appreciated your review of the castle. Having visited most of Italy's best known treasures, we're now considering meandering eastward from Milano to some of the lesser visited towns. I understand that Asolo is quite lovely; however, I ask you if a visit to Asolo can be worthwhile if steep walks are a problem. We no longer "shlep"!
Any further suggestions would be welcome. We love museums, architecture, music, great food, beautiful vistas.
Thanks
Written October 25, 2016
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