Guide of Asolo, Italy

Asolo Places And Charm, Italy

From the castle, head out of the town along via Canova, lined with a succession of beautiful old buildings; you will come to Eleonora Duse's House and then further on, the so called Casa Longobarda with its unique architecture. Head up the narrow via S. Anna, until you come to the pretty church of Saint Anna. The cemetery houses Eleonora Duse and Freya Stark's graves. On a pleasant spot at the top of one of the hills you will see Villa Contarini, one of the most curious monuments in Asolo. The villa is made up of two buildings built on opposite sides of a hill but connected by a tunnel running through the hill.

This walk will take you to La Rocca (the Fortress), by going up a path that starts in piazza Garibaldi. This XIII century Medieval fortress stands at the top of the hill (it can be visited on the inside on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays). You can enjoy a magnificent 360° view of the surrounding hills and Monte Grappa.