Antonio Canova Temple in Possagno

The Canovian Temple is the most famous architectural work by Antonio Canova, the undisputed genius of Neoclassicism and a native of Possagno. Built on a sunny hill, at the foot of Col Draga and near the San Rocco valley, about 330 meters above sea level, in front of the artist's birthplace, it can be seen from afar for those arriving from the east (Pederobba), from the south (Vallorgana) and from the west (Fietta).

A native of Possagno, Antonio Canova decided to renovate the old parish church at the urging of his fellow villagers: on 11 July 1818 the first stone was laid for what would become one of his greatest works. (However, Canova would not live to see the Temple completed: he died eight years before the end of the works, in 1822).

is always nice to take a picture in front of this huge Temple