Bassano del Grappa: Via Matteotti
Bassano del Grappa is best known in Veneto for its long-established production of grappa, a spirit distilled from grape pomace. The town stands on the Brenta River at the foot of Monte Grappa, where the Venetian plain meets the pre-Alps. Its defining monument is the Ponte Vecchio, the timber-covered bridge designed by Andrea Palladio and often called Ponte degli Alpini; it was rebuilt after wartime destruction. In the centre, Piazza Libertà and the adjoining Piazza Garibaldi retain an urban fabric of arcades, palaces and churches. Bassano’s ceramic tradition also remains integral to local identity, with workshops and decorative wares associated with the town for centuries.
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Bassano del Grappa combines Alpine proximity with the atmosphere of a historic Venetian town in a way that reflects its position between Monte Grappa and the Venetian plain. The Brenta River runs through its centre beneath the covered wooden Ponte Vecchio, also called Ponte degli Alpini, whose form follows a 16th-century design by Andrea Palladio. The town is closely associated with grappa production; the Nardini distillery was founded here in 1779. Bassano is also known for its long tradition of painted ceramics, displayed in workshops and shops around its old streets. Browse additional webcams from the Brenta valley and the Monte Grappa area to extend your view of Veneto.
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