Hiking around Monte Grappa and the Prosecco hills, with Nordic walking, urban trekking and nature trails. Nordic walking is very much at home at Wine Hotel San Giacomo: Giamaica, our manager and Nordic walking instructor, will be on hand to welcome you every day. For those who are unfamiliar with it, this is a type [...]
Author: Alberto Speggiorin
Lovers of the sport know exactly what gliding is: it means flying without the aid of an engine, supported by the wind, lots and lots of adrenaline, and passion. The two disciplines of gliding are hang gliding and paragliding. Our region is renowned among enthusiasts from all over the world, particularly the section between the [...]
Famous all over the world for their beauty and uniqueness, Palladian villas are Venetian villas, mainly located within the territory of the Republic of Venice, particularly the Vicenza area. These wonderful buildings date back to the mid-sixteenth century and were designed by the famous architect Andrea Palladio. The villas’ inhabitants were local aristocratic and upper-class […]
Here are some interesting suggestions for lovers of art. Check the website regularly for each location: throughout the year you’ll find various types of high-level exhibitions. Keep an eye on calendar of events and enjoy the art! Where can I find exhibitions? In: Ca ‘dei Carraresi in Treviso Palazzo Zabarella in Padua Palazzo Sarcinelli in […]
This splendid town perched on the hills should not be missed if you’re passing through the area. We recommend a visit to Queen Cornaro’s castle, the cathedral and the civic museum, as well as a stop to taste the local wine and typical products.
Monte Grappa and the World War I memorials History enthusiasts from all over the world are drawn to our area because it was also the unfortunate scene of some of the most harrowing episodes of the first world war. Signs of that period can still be clearly seen in our area, and allow all who […]
Bassano is an elegant town, famous for its Alpini bridge, distilleries, grappa shops that provide tasting and the Poli Grappa museum. Allow some time to also visit the Hemingway museum, the Ceramics museum and the Great War museum.
Have you left some important part of your sports equipment at home or decided to replace it? Or you love shopping, and you’d really like a new pair of shoes or a good quality shirt. Here are some suggestions for finding the things you’re looking for during your holiday in the area, perfect for a […]
This town in the province of Vicenza, at the foot of the Venetian Prealps, is famous for its magnificent Piazza degli Scacchi [Chess Square], where a re-enactment is staged every two years of the story of Lionora, the daughter of the Castellan of Marostica, and of Rinaldo d’Angarano and Vieri da Vallonara, who compete for her hand in marriage
Valdobbiadene, the capital of Prosecco Superiore, set among hills that are now a Unesco World Heritage site, offers many things to do, see and taste in addition, obviously, to Prosecco. The name Valdobbiadene immediately calls Prosecco to mind, but this town in the province of Treviso, with just over 10 thousand inhabitants, offers many other interesting things to see and, above all […]