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ASOLO
Asolo is a town in the Veneto Region of Northern Italy. It is known as 'The Pearl of province of Treviso', and also as 'The City of a Hundred Horizons'. The town has a spectacular mountain setting, and is rich in history.
Asola is located roughly between Venice and Vicenza. The old streets of this city are too gorgeous to be avoided. Gothic arcades, facades decorated with frescos and beautiful balconies of this medieval city offer the visitors a view of the medieval period. Just walk around to get the best view of this place. The main attraction of his place is the Cathedral.
Other interesting Churches to visit are the S. Gottardo Church which has got remarkable frescos, the S. Caterina Church with frescos of the 15th century, and the S. Anna Church sited on the hill near the cemetery where Eleonora Duse was buried.
Other attractions which you should not be missing are the Lombard House, a typical 15th century construction, the De Mattia House which is now the Filippin Institute with a spacious garden, a grand baroque portal and inside, a beautiful Renaissance fireplace of Mastro F. Graziolo; the Eleonora Duse House with a tablet written by Gabriele D'Annunzio; the Beltramini Palace of the 18th century; a Giorgio Massari's work, is now the Town hall; the Cesana Palace with frescos in the Browning street N. 186; the Roberto Browning's House at N. 153; the Fietta Palace, now Serena, with its garden, its statues and tasteful stuccos inside.