All SEE in Bassano del Grappa

Buy tickets & tours:GetYourGuide Villa Angarano is located northeast of Bassano del Grappa, in the district of San Eusebio, on the right bank of the Brenta River. The estate stands a few kilometers from the town center, between vineyards, the San Eusebio hills, the Brenta landscape, and the Monte Grappa area. The villa is one of the most unusual Palladian sites in the Veneto. It preserves the agricultural wings designed for Giacomo Angarano, while the central residence belongs to a later Baroque phase. This visible contrast makes the complex different from many more stylistically unified Venetian villas. Villa Angarano is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site City of Vicenza and the Palladian Villas of the Veneto. The site was enlarged in 1996 to include twenty-one additional Palladian villas spread across the region, extending recognition from Vicenza to Palladio’s rural architecture. The complex still reflects the original meaning of a Palladian villa: not only a noble residence, but the organized center of an agricultural estate. The property includes rural spaces, vineyards, olive groves, service buildings, and historical structures connected with cultivation, wine production, storage, and estate management. Today, Villa Angarano remains a private residence and active farm. The estate belongs Read more [...]

The Church of San Giovanni Battista is a church in Bassano del Grappa, located in the historical center of the town, in Piazza Libertà.   SHORT HISTORY OF THE CHURCH OF SAN GIOVANNI BATTISTA The church was erected in 1308 at the behest of the de’ Biasi family on a piece of land belonging to a hospital, located outside the Ezzelinian walls, along the road that led to Campo Marzio. The license was issued by Bishop Altegrado da Lendinara. In 1397, the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament (Cappella del Santissimo Sacramento) was added to the original church, which was expanded on this occasion. A general renovation took place during the 15th century and a document from 1435 states that a new Chapel dedicated to Saints James and Christopher was also built. In 1454, the church was enlarged again, and in 1460 the main door towards the square was opened. In 1489, the choir was rebuilt, the current Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows (Cappella dell’Addolorata). The current church dates back, in large part, to the renovation begun in 1747, then suspended for several years and resumed in 1782. This renovation was entrusted to the architect Giovanni Miazzi from Bassano del Read more [...]

Castello degli Ezzelini is a medieval fortress situated at the highest point of Bassano del Grappa, dominating the landscape with its medieval silhouette. Its strategic location underscores its importance: from here, one could oversee the Brenta Valley, monitor enemy movements, and control trade routes that connected the Venetian plain to the Alpine passes. Today, Castello degli Ezzelini continues to fascinate visitors not only with its formidable walls and towers but also with the legends, conflicts, and dramatic historical events associated with the Ezzelini family, one of the most feared dynasties in northern Italy during the Middle Ages.   Short History of Castello Degli Ezzelini A defensive structure already existed around the ancient Church of Santa Maria in Colle, and a record from the year 998 confirms fortifications on this elevated site. In the second half of the 12th century, the castle’s destiny changed forever. The Bishop of Vicenza, who owned the complex, granted the castle to Ezzelino I da Romano, the patriarch of what would become the Ezzelini dynasty. Ezzelino I and his descendants did not simply occupy the castle – they turned it into the seat of their power, strengthening existing fortifications and using it as an administrative, military, Read more [...]

Piazza Libertà, known also as Piazza dei Signori, is the main square of Bassano del Grappa, located in the historical center of the town. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and its harmonious blend of historical architecture, Piazza Libertà serves as a cultural and social hub, drawing both locals and tourists alike.   SHORT HISTORY OF PIAZZA LIBERTÀ The square was obtained by filling the moat that surrounded the second circle of walls of Bassano del Grappa, and it was called at first Piazza San Giovanni, from the name of the church built there in 1308. Starting with 1867, it was dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele II, King of Italy, and during the Second World War it was called Piazza del Popolo.   ARCHITECTURE OF PIAZZA LIBERTÀ The square is the nodal point of the city where the main streets of the centre converge. On the northern side of the square, there are prestigious buildings, including the houses of the ancient Remondini printing house and Loggia del Comune. On the southern side of the square, one can find the imposing facade of the Church of San Giovanni Battista. Commissioned by the de’ Biasi family, the church dates back to 1308 and was Read more [...]

Palazzo Sturm is one of the most significant historic buildings in Bassano del Grappa, located on the left bank of the Brenta River. Known today primarily for housing two major cultural institutions – the Ceramics Museum and the Remondini Print Museum – the palace stands as a testament to the artisanal, industrial, and artistic traditions that shaped the city across centuries.   Short History of Palazzo Sturm The origins of Palazzo Sturm date back to the mid-18th century, in a period when Bassano del Grappa was experiencing both architectural expansion and economic diversification. The palace was constructed in the district of Cornorotto, an area that already contained older structures, including a stretch of medieval walls, a tower, and a small nucleus of buildings from the 15th century. Instead of demolishing these earlier constructions, they were integrated into the new palace, creating an architectural stratification that still characterizes the building. Palazzo Sturm was commissioned by Vincenzo Ferrari, a wealthy industrialist and silk merchant. Silk production played a crucial role in the local economy during the 18th century, and Ferrari sought to create a residence that would reflect both his financial success and his cultural ambitions. For the architectural design, he relied Read more [...]

Piazza Garibaldi is a square in Bassano del Grappa, located in the historical center of the town, adjacent to Piazza Libertà. The square was named after Giuseppe Garibaldi, a prominent Italian general and nationalist who played a significant role in the unification of Italy. Popularly, the square is also known as Piazza della Fontana, due to the Bonaguro Fountain (Fontana Bonaguro), located in its center, or Piazza delle Erbe, because for centuries the vegetable market was held there.   SHORT HISTORY OF PIAZZA GARIBALDI The current appearance of the square dates from 1776, when the architect Antonio Gaidon arranged it. In 1898, the arrival of a water pipe from the Fontanazzi springs that brought pure water right to the center of Bassano, represented an event of national importance. The event was then celebrated with the construction of the Bonaguro Fountain in the center of the square. The fountain was designed by the sculptor Carlo Spazzi, and named after the mayor Antonio Bonaguro, who donated it to the community on the occasion of the inauguration of the public aqueduct.   ARCHITECTURE OF PIAZZA GARIBALDI Piazza Garibaldi is overlooked, to the north, by the Civic Tower (Torre Civica), while to the south Read more [...]

Palazzo Jonoch-Calmonte is one of the lesser-known but historically rich residences in Bassano del Grappa, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. Overlooking the river Brenta at the end of Via Pusterla, this stately building is closely tied to the rise of a prosperous local bourgeoisie between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, Palazzo Jonoch-Calmonte is appreciated both for its refined interiors and for the panoramic viewpoint in front of it.     Short History of Palazzo Jonoch-Calmonte The story of Palazzo Jonoch-Calmonte is rooted in the economic development of Bassano del Grappa in the 19th century, when the city saw the growth of a dynamic entrepreneurial class. Among these new elites was the Jonoch family, associated with leather tanning (concia delle pelli) and landownership, sectors that played an important role in the local economy. According to research published in the multi-volume Storia di Bassano, Palazzo Jonoch was built as a “sumptuous bourgeois residence” for tanning and landowning entrepreneurs. It arose from the reconstruction of earlier buildings on the riverfront, at the very end of Via Pusterla, where the historic urban fabric meets the Brenta. The main decorative phase of Palazzo Jonoch-Calmonte belongs to the late 19th century. Read more [...]