Travel Guide To The Veneto Region Italy

TOWN OF LUSIANA IN VICENZA PROVINCE Lusiana (“Lusaan” in Cimbrian) is located in the Vicenza Province and on the Altopiano Asiago mountain group.  Lusiana sits on the southern slopes of the Plate that gently slopes down, and overlooks the Venetian Plain. The natural beauty and the long history of the  Lusiana area has lead to the creation of an Ecomuseum. Sites in the area worth seeing are: the Park of Sojo in the village of Covolo (with exhibitions of contemporary art spread along a nature trail in the woods), the educational Valley of the Mills, the Ethnographic Museum, the Prehistoric Village of Mount Corgnon, the Alpine Botanical Garden of Mount Corno and the Trail of Limestone. The area of Lusiana was affected by the events of the First World War, like most of the Altopiano Asiago.  The whole area was fortified and a transit point for Italian war materials.  Most of the war was fought on the slopes to the north of the community so it was spared direct conflict.

Gallio | Vicenza Province

TOWN OF GALLIO IN VICENZA PROVINCE Gallio (“Ghel” in Cimbrian) is located in the central basin of the Plateau together with Asiago and Roana. The town offers modern ski resorts, equipped with facilities for down-hill skiing - in the areas of Melette and Valbella - cross-country skiing - in Campomulo - and ski jumping - in the Packstall Valley. You can go hiking along the Path of Silence or the trails in the Valley of Mills, and through the forest of Val di Nos. In Gallio you can also visit the Fossil Museum, where the artefacts from very early ages of the Plateau are presented. Gallio is also famous for the local Christmas markets, an old tradition, reborn again in our days. Stoccareddo represents one of the most interesting peculiarities of the territory of Gallio: the inhabitants of this village, due to their exceptional health and immunity to many diseases, become the subject of medical and scientific studies.

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The City of Vicenza Italy

Vicenza is best known for housing twenty-three buildings designed by the famous architect Andrea Palladio. Rightfully called the “city of Palladio”, he and his pupils built houses directly inspired by antiquity. Easily accessible by foot, some of Vicenza’s most famous Palladian buildings include: Basilica Palladiana, centrally located in Vicenza’s Piazza dei Signori, Palazzo Barbaran da Porto, home of the Museo Palladio, Palazzo Chiericati, home of the town pinacotheca (gallery) and the renowned Teatro Olimpico (Olympic Theatre), the oldest surviving enclosed wooden stage theatre in the world. Around the city’s outskirts, the Palladian Villas of Almerico Capra (a masterpiece of beauty and simplicity also known as La Rotonda), and Valmarana, equipped with four rooms painted by Tiepolo, and Villa Di Maser (also known as Villa Barbaro), decorated by Veronese, are all well worth a visit. His masterful touch to the city’s landscape is one of the reasons why this quaint city became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. To keep the sights interesting there are plenty of oudoor activities to enjoy in the area. The bicycle is king in Vicenza since some of the best known manufactors are best or started in the proince. There are great day rides to reach some of the tourist sites or challenging routes in the Berici Hills or up to the Prealps. Also there is excellent climbing in the Berici Hills and if you are traveling by car you can find 100's of bolted routes within a 75 km radius. Hiking and running trails are also popular in the city. If you venture out of the city into the province then you have enough outdoor recreation, history, local towns and culture to keep you busy several days.

What to See in Vicenza

Basilica Mt Berico, The Church of St Mary in Vicenza Piazzale della Vittoria in Vicenza Santa Corona Church in Vicenza Palazzo Chiericati in Vicenza Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy Basilica Palladiana in Vicenza Villa La Rotonda (villa Capra) in Vicenza Piazza dei Signori in Vicenza, Italy

Where to Stay in Vicenza

The city does not have a large selection of hotels but the places we use most are. Locanda Santa Corona Glam Boutique Hotel

Where to Eat in Vicenza

Il Ceppo – a deli with a bistro preparing and serving fresh traditional local dishes. Angolo Palladio – excellent pizzas and very nice steak. Bamburger – handmade burgers with vegetarian and vegan options, too. Everything is locally sourced. Pizzeria Vesuvio – a large selection of tasty pizzas at excellent prices. Agriturismo Corona – a very easy to reach from central Vicenza farmhouse where you can taste local dishes with grown on-site fresh produce at very reasonable prices.

How to Get To Vicenza

The train station is located on the southern part of the town, at the end of Viale Roma. Corso Palladio and the old town is about a 5-minute walk from the station. The train station of Vicenza is on the line connecting Milan to Venice. There are also a number of trains to other major cities and destinations such as Verona, Padova, Venice, and Trento. These trains to the towns and cities around Vicenza depart daily (times provided are for the regional trains). The most common are to Verona (1 hour), Padova (25 minutes), Venice (1 hour 15 minutes). This makes Vicenza an idea base for a few days of exploring the Veneto Region.

Things to Explore Around Vicenza

Within a very close distance to Vicenza, between 15 minutes to an hour way, there are many options for day trips and quick visits.  From medieval walled towns to sights of natural beauty, from active monasteries to vineyards and wineries, from spa towns to hilltop castles, from patrician villas to some of Italy’s most beautiful villages, the choice really is yours. The area around Vicenza is densely packed with sights giving you so many options for an unforgettable day out. Plus, as the distances are so short, you can easily pack two or even three places in a day. Some of the more popular destinations: Medieval walled towns: Este, Montagnana, Monselice, Marostica, Soave, Cittadella, Castelfranco Veneto, Chioggia, Bassano del GrappaBeautiful villages: Asolo, San Giorgio di Valpolicella, Arqua Petrarca, Borghetto sul MincioHills, lakes, and hikes: Euganean Hills, Berici Hills, Asolo Hills, Piccolo Dolomites, Monte Grappa, AsiagoSpa towns and Wine Roads: Abano Terme, Galzignano Terme, Montegrotto Terme, Prosecco Hills, Valpolicella, Breganza, Tocai Rosso

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Costozza | Vicenza Province

Communita di Costozza

COSTOZZA, VICENZA PROVINCE Costozza is located just south of Vicenza in the Berici hills and is a perfect example of, the small oasis of wonder, that you can find as you travel around the Veneto by bike or foot. Costozza is easy to reach from the main train station in Vicenza either by foot or by bicycle. If you are planning to explore the Vicenza area by foot, even if you're not an avid walker, Costozza offers you a nice 2 to 3 hour visit, and is a welcome break from the main tourist path. To get there you need to take the orange city bus number (8) eight, from the Vicenza train station (make sure that the time posted for the bus has a 'L' after the time, this means the bus goes all the way to Lumignano, if not the bus will only take you as far as Debba). If you are exploring Vicenza by bicycle there are several routes to take that will take you through Costozza.· The easiest bike ride is taking the bike path that runs along the Riviera Berica.· This path takes you by some great sites and you can follow all the way to Longare and then to Costozza. Today the village of Costozza is part of the Longare community in the Vicenza province of the Veneto. There is evidence of· community settlement in the area since prehistoric times due to the abundance of caves and water sources in the area.· During the Roman period Costozza became an important trade center and the rock was quarried from the nearby cliffs which was considered high-quality stone was very popular. The community maintained its prominence until the Hun invasions around 452. For the next couple hundred years the area caves were a refuge, from the many invaders marauding throughout the region on their way to Rome. Once the Lombardi had gained control of the area in 700 A.D. Anselmo di Norantola sold much of the Berici Hill area and Costozza to the Benedict monks of Modena.· It is interesting, that from the agricultural culture established by these monk's, created the habit to grow peas.· The cultivation of the peas became well-known as the favourite ingredient 'risi bisi' (the Veneto risotto) that was served to the Venetian Doga, on 25 March to celebrate the founding of Venice, and in May of each year there is the 'Risi Bisi' festival held in nearby Lumignano.· Costozza and the surrounding area were primary controlled by the monk's and the city state of Vicenza. During 1000 and 1200 A.D. Vicenza and Padua were in constant conflict over the area. Historical records show that Padua eventually gained control of the area, and it is written that they suffered through a period of slavery and repression. In the early 1400s the area became part of the Venetian empire and once again the stone quarries started to have a prominent role in local trade. The cliffs of the area supplied most of the stone utilized to build many of the villas, throughout the countryside. It was also during this period that Longare was established as a community headquarters and Costozza and the surrounding area fail under its control. During the Second World War the city of Vicenza was almost completely destroyed by Allied bombing. Many of the caves in Costozza and throughout the Berici hills were utilized as bomb refuges and to store supplies. It is rumoured that one time the Italian military had an airplane engine repair facility in the Costozza caves and at various sites in the hills German troops were prepared to man fortifications to defend the northern regions.When you turn off the main road or deviate from the bike path you right into an area today that is very easy to imagine what it was like 100 years ago. Costozza should be on your list when you visit Venice and the Veneto.· This is a great one day bike ride or easy walk to enjoy and after your activity there is the Colli Berici wines to sample and several good 'Slow Food' places to eat.

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Italy is one of the most diverse places in the world to visit but there is more to the country then Venice, Florence, Roma, Cinque Terre and a couple of other top attractions.  If you plan you days well and understand how to move around within the country you can a great cost effective vacation full of activity, history, culture, and great food and wine.  Contact us to get the insights to travel in Italy.  We offer: Travel Consultant- book time online for a web chat to answer your questions about traveling in Italy. Travel Planning - need help outlining and planning your adventure in Italy. Scheduled Tours - each month we lead a scheduled tour for those looking to join a small group to explore. Travel support:  Bike Touring - routes, bike rental, bag transfers.  Walking/Hiking Tours - routes, bag transfers. Booking assistance and suggested contacts.

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