Name: Piazza Libertà
Address: Piazza Libertà, Bassano del Grappa, Veneto, Italy

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.

Piazza Libertà (eastern side)

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 rebuilt in the second half of the 17th century by the architect Giovanni Miazzi from Bassano.

The main facade, inaugurated in 1813, was built towards the square, so that the church has a north-south orientation and a unique plan.

At the western edge of the square, on two columns, there is a statue with the Lion of Saint Mark, symbol of the Venetian domination, and a statue of San Bassiano, patron saint of the city, the work of the Bassano sculptor Orazio Marinali.