Asolo, a hundred horizons to admire

Asolo is a town of about 8900 inhabitants in the province of Treviso. Located at almost 300 m. Sl At the foot of the Asolo hills, it is located halfway between the plain and the relief, immersed in the green of orchards and vineyards. Town hall already in Roman times with the name of Acelum, as evidenced by the countless finds that come to light even in private properties, began to acquire international notoriety in 1400 when it hosted Queen Caterina Cornaro, sovereign of Cyprus, Jerusalem and Armenia, here exiled by the Venetians. Several personalities lived in this village, including Cardinal Pietro Bembo and actress Eleonora Duse, who is buried here, together with her companion Gabriele D'Annunzio. Giosuè Carducci defined Asolo The City of 100 Horizons, to underline the different and surprising scenarios that open up in the different seasons, composed of a wonderful variety of colors of the fog, the sun, the clouds and all the surrounding natural elements. The heart of the historic center, a characteristic and suggestive intertwining rich in medieval elements surrounded by the tranquility of nature, is made up of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the bishop's seat, and the Castle in which the Cornaro lived. Between the narrow streets and squares every second Sunday of the month the famous Antiques Market takes place, attracting enthusiasts and not from all over the Veneto region and the nearby regions, in which it is possible to find furniture, jewelry, prints, silverware and books, valuables. The geographical position that touches the area of the vineyards makes Asolo the center of production of some renowned wines, among which Prosecco and Montello are the spearhead for notoriety and diffusion.