12 Activities
The Route of Piave River, Rocca D’Asolo and Tomba Brion
Starts from
Venice
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
12
Duration
10 hrs 35 min
Length
49 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Venice
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
10 hrs 35 min
Length
49 mi
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Unusual Locations
Maria Grazia Piccirillo
Traveller
- Walk on the shore of Piave river.
- Recall the historical events of World War I.
- Explore two medieval centers and fortresses.
- Try the wood stove cuisine.
- Visit the masterpiece of Modernist architecture.
The amazing start of this one day itinerary is an homage to the memory of the World War I and its soldiers, which saw the shores of Piave river the spot of many battles.
Then it will continue by discovering two gems of the medieval time, Asolo and Cittadella, where the taste of the ancient time appears through its majestic defensive walls and fortresses.
During the trip, you will not miss the opportunity to visit a very special site, a masterpiece of Modernist architecture designed by Carlo Scarpa. It is not a visit that enlighten just the aesthetic value of the building but also its intimate and private soul, since it also recalls the life of the architect.
Then it will continue by discovering two gems of the medieval time, Asolo and Cittadella, where the taste of the ancient time appears through its majestic defensive walls and fortresses.
During the trip, you will not miss the opportunity to visit a very special site, a masterpiece of Modernist architecture designed by Carlo Scarpa. It is not a visit that enlighten just the aesthetic value of the building but also its intimate and private soul, since it also recalls the life of the architect.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Unusual Locations
The amazing start of this one day itinerary is an homage to the memory of the World War I and its soldiers, which saw the shores of Piave river the spot of many battles.
Then it will continue by discovering two gems of the medieval time, Asolo and Cittadella, where the taste of the ancient time appears through its majestic defensive walls and fortresses.
During the trip, you will not miss the opportunity to visit a very special site, a masterpiece of Modernist architecture designed by Carlo Scarpa. It is not a visit that enlighten just the aesthetic value of the building but also its intimate and private soul, since it also recalls the life of the architect.
Then it will continue by discovering two gems of the medieval time, Asolo and Cittadella, where the taste of the ancient time appears through its majestic defensive walls and fortresses.
During the trip, you will not miss the opportunity to visit a very special site, a masterpiece of Modernist architecture designed by Carlo Scarpa. It is not a visit that enlighten just the aesthetic value of the building but also its intimate and private soul, since it also recalls the life of the architect.
Maria Grazia Piccirillo
Traveller
- Walk on the shore of Piave river.
- Recall the historical events of World War I.
- Explore two medieval centers and fortresses.
- Try the wood stove cuisine.
- Visit the masterpiece of Modernist architecture.
Day Itinerary
12 Activities
Day 1
48 mi1 mi
Historical Route Between River and Fortresses
This route starts from the city of Venice and will take you through some historical places linked to the First World War run along the river Piave, passing through the village of Asolo, with its defensive fortress on the top of the mount, until reaching the funeral site of Brion Tomb — symbol of modernist architecture — to end the journey in the medieval city of Cittadella.
10:0045 min
Abbey of Saint Eustace
This is the first stop getting close to the shores of Piave river, an old Benedictine monastery destroyed in the 16th century and today reduced to ruins.
It is situated on the hills of the Montello in the district of Nervesa della Battaglia. The ruins were due to the World War I and the battles on the river, which created plenty of damages to the abbey, which was renovated just during the 90s and the 00s.
You can book a guided tour on the official website, but only on the weekend. The monastery can be visited without guided tour on the rest of the week.
It is situated on the hills of the Montello in the district of Nervesa della Battaglia. The ruins were due to the World War I and the battles on the river, which created plenty of damages to the abbey, which was renovated just during the 90s and the 00s.
You can book a guided tour on the official website, but only on the weekend. The monastery can be visited without guided tour on the rest of the week.
14 mi
40 min
11:3030 min
Isle of the Dead
The route continues on the trails of the historical events of the World War I, when the Piave river was the ground of several battles.
Here you are on a small patch of land, which is situated between the branches of the river, part of the district of Moriago della Battaglia.
The name of this little island comes from the unfortunate discover of thousands of bodies of young soldiers died during the war.
To celebrate the death of the soldiers during the 20s, there was built a stones pyramid with a helmet on the top and on the side walls the poem La Preghiera di Sernaglia" by Gabriele D'Annunzio.
Here you are on a small patch of land, which is situated between the branches of the river, part of the district of Moriago della Battaglia.
The name of this little island comes from the unfortunate discover of thousands of bodies of young soldiers died during the war.
To celebrate the death of the soldiers during the 20s, there was built a stones pyramid with a helmet on the top and on the side walls the poem La Preghiera di Sernaglia" by Gabriele D'Annunzio.
16.8 mi
50 min
12:505 min
Car Park
Leave your car on the parking and go for lunch and a walk in the historical centre of Asolo.
0.1 mi
5 min
13:001 hr
Trattoria Moderna Due Mori
Leaving the historical scenario and heading to Asolo, you can stop for lunch in this characteristic place in the heart of the Asolo landscape.
Besides the tables with a view, the other typical feature is that after the renovations, the chef Stefano De Lorenzi decided to choose a wood-fired stove as an encounter between modern cuisine and ancient cooking techniques.
It is recommended to book a table, so check the official website.
Besides the tables with a view, the other typical feature is that after the renovations, the chef Stefano De Lorenzi decided to choose a wood-fired stove as an encounter between modern cuisine and ancient cooking techniques.
It is recommended to book a table, so check the official website.
0.1 mi
5 min
14:1545 min
Castello della regina Cornaro
What better that a walk in the historical centre after lunch?
Asolo has a lovely village with the Castle of Cornaro Queen, the Civic Museum and the fortress.
The Castle is dated back to the 10 century AC, headquarter of the Venetian podesta, which hosted between the end of 1400 and the beginning of 1500 Caterina Cornaro, queen of Cipro, Gerusalemme, Armenia and Madam of Asolo.
The Castle is dated back to the 10 century AC, headquarter of the Venetian podesta, which hosted between the end of 1400 and the beginning of 1500 Caterina Cornaro, queen of Cipro, Gerusalemme, Armenia and Madam of Asolo.
0.4 mi
15 min
15:1545 min
Rocca di Asolo
Here you are at the top of the village, in the fortress! The Rocca di Asolo is situated on the mount Ricco, on the ruins of a precedent pre-Romans defensive structure.
After several historical events, today's construction of the building is dated back between the 12th and 13th century, as the Venetian Republic sensed the importance of the district of Asolo to keep the control on the mainland and built a circle of defensive walls, which made the city and the Rocca one complex.
After several historical events, today's construction of the building is dated back between the 12th and 13th century, as the Venetian Republic sensed the importance of the district of Asolo to keep the control on the mainland and built a circle of defensive walls, which made the city and the Rocca one complex.
0.3 mi
10 min
16:105 min
Car Park
Go back to the car park and pick your car to reach the further destination of the trip.
4.1 mi
15 min
16:3045 min
Tomba Brion
The route will take you to one of the masterpieces of Modernism by the architect Carlo Scarpa, the Brion Tomb.
The monument was commissioned in 1969 by Onorina Tomasin, in honor of the husband Giuseppe Brion, with whom founded the brand Brionvega, that innovated the design scene during those years.
The monument was commissioned in 1969 by Onorina Tomasin, in honor of the husband Giuseppe Brion, with whom founded the brand Brionvega, that innovated the design scene during those years.
13.5 mi
30 min
17:455 min
Car Park
You can leave your car on this car park, which is not far from the historic centre of Cittadella.
0.2 mi
5 min
18:0030 min
Mura di Cittadella e Camminamento di Ronda
You have come to the city of Cittadella. Founded in 1220 and located in the area between Padova, Treviso and Vicenza, it is one of the numerous cities with a complex of defensive walls.
As the matter of fact, its walls are famous for the patrol walk at 15 meters height with a path of 1.5 km, where it is possible to admire a beautiful landscape on the city.
The fortress has schedule and some of its objects can be closed, but it is still worth being seen from the outside. So, check the official website to see the opening hours and book a guided tour.
As the matter of fact, its walls are famous for the patrol walk at 15 meters height with a path of 1.5 km, where it is possible to admire a beautiful landscape on the city.
The fortress has schedule and some of its objects can be closed, but it is still worth being seen from the outside. So, check the official website to see the opening hours and book a guided tour.
0.1 mi
5 min
18:4545 min
Torrione Porta Bassano
You can continue the walk around the city, by visiting the medieval centre, which is surrounded with four gateways, that gave access to the city.
The biggest one is Porta Bassano, that with its tower—with a height of almost 30 metres—was the most strategic point of the city.
The biggest one is Porta Bassano, that with its tower—with a height of almost 30 metres—was the most strategic point of the city.
