Things to do in Mussolente Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The elegant and distinctive Torre di Piazza, located in Piazza dei Signori, Vicenza, is considered a good symbol of the city built from the centuries XII and XV. Definitely worth a visit and a souvenir photo.

Botanical garden designed by A. Parolini in early 800. Rich in species from all over the world.

The Civic Museum of Bassano del Grappa was built in 1828. In the Museum there are different collections of great value. In the picture gallery there are 500 paintings among which those of the great artist Jacopo dal Ponte stand out. The canovian section supports three thousand drawings, autographs, monochrome etc. you can also admire the “Virgilio Chini” collection, consisting of about 800 vases and bronzes of Greek and Italian origin.

The Dieda Gate was placed on what was once the Berri Castle, in Bassano del Grappa, opened only in 1541. His task was to connect the various residential parts of the city. The front of the door has a fresco at the top where a winged lion is depicted with a book in sign of loyalty. At the bottom, instead, a fresco by Jacopo Dal Ponte, in which Rufo was depicted on a soaring horse.

The Capuchin Museum is a small museum in Vicenza. Inside there are works that testify to everyday life, but also objects of sacred art from the period ranging from 1500 onwards. The museum preserves an archive-library and a collection of pharmacy vases belonging to the 17th century.

It hosts shows and art exhibitions. On the front, a fresco of the Madonna and Child (from the second half of '400).

Part of the walls of 300, rearranged in 1560 by F. Zamberlan. Beyond the door, the panoramic Viale dei Martiri has a wonderful view of the Grappa Massif and the Asiago Plateau.

Ser Ivano Tower or Torre Bolzonella is located next to the property of Castello degli Ezzelini. The name comes from the masnadiere of Ezzelino III called Ser Ivano. The structure rises for thirty meters and performed the function of defending the surrounding territory.

The Palazzetto del Monte di Pietà was built in 1454, to be used as a grain warehouse. Subsequently it was destined for its current headquarters and has a Renaissance façade adorned with inscriptions and coats of arms, among them also the archaic coat of arms of the Bassano city.

The Grappa Museum was founded in 1993 by the Poli family. The building is located in the center of the city and consists of five rooms. In the different collections on display there is also a collection of bottles of rare grappa belonging to the twentieth century. In one of the rooms of the museum there is a show room where you can buy the products of the Poli Distilleries.

The Ossuary Temple of Bassano del Grappa represents the military shrine, where the remains of soldiers who died in World War I are collected. Initially, the Cathedral of Bassano was designed and built and in 1930, at the request of the Ministry of Defense, it was transformed into a shrine. Inside, we find more than five thousand soldiers from all Italian regions of a very young age and also four officers with the Gold Medal.

Ponte degli Alpini is located in the city of Bassano del Grappa and is made of wood. Work on the reconstruction began in 1567 and ended in 1569. In 1813, the bridge was set on fire by Eugenio of Beauharnais. During the First World War, the Italian troops of General Luigi Cadorna passed on the bridge to face the defense of the territories of the plateau of the seven municipalities, following this story it took its name Alpine Bridge. The bridge is a communication route between Bassano and Vicenza.

Typical wooden bridge over the Brenta River, the most famous Bassanese monument has been built according to the plan of Andrea Palladio. It is known as the Ponte degli Alpini; here it is also located their museum.

The Alpine Museum of Bassano del Grappa exhibits works of the First World War. In the museum you can see elements such as bayonets, helmets, plane bombs, splinters and much more. The museum offers collections of great value for the Italian people.

Palazzo Bonaguro was built in the fifteenth century and was a possession of the Veggia family. Later they decided to build also a scenographic garden with statues and fountains with a sixteenth-century taste around the farm. The structure of the building consists of large overlapping rooms and stairs that lead into the rooms divided on various floors. There are also decorative elements of Bassano and Venetian tradition and various frescoes in the ceiling.

The Museum of Ceramics is located in Palazzo De Fabris and was established in 1995. Inside are exhibited ceramic collections of Italian and foreign artists ranging from the 700 to the present day. The purpose of its construction was to give people the opportunity to learn about the evolution of the art of ceramics over the years.

The Museum of Costumes of the “Chess Game” is located inside the rooms of the Lower Castle of Marostica. In its halls are exhibited the special costumes that are used during the traditional chess game that is organized every two years in the town square. It is an important medieval tradition that the Municipality still keeps alive.

The Lower Castle was built in 1320 by Cansignorio della Scala. In the following centuries it has undergone some restorations and renovations. The Castle, also known as the Fortress, is currently home to the Municipal Residence.

The Astronomical Observatory was founded in 2001 by Leopoldo Della Gassa within the nature oasis of Brenta. He owns one of the most powerful and modern telescopes built by Giovanni Faccini. It offers a teaching room for school school visits or conferences. Twice a month it is open for free to the public.

Since 1999, the Leoni Montanari Gallery has been headquartered in Palazzo Leoni Montanari. In the museum there are important works from the eighteenth century and a collection of Russian icons. In addition, there is also a Russian art library and a restoration workshop in the building. The gallery was opened with the aim of keeping culture and these works of great historical importance still alive.

The Tower of Piazza was erected by the Scaligeri family around 1300 as a sign of their domination. Originally it was part of the castle but the latter was destroyed and the tower is all that remains. After many restoration works it can finally be visited but only upon prior reservation.