バルドッビャデネの洞窟・トップ9

La Rocca di Asoloは、モンテ・リッコの頂上にある印象的な中世の要塞で、村の最高地点に位置し、周囲の景観全体を支配しています。12世紀末から13世紀初頭にかけて建設されたこの建造物は、不規則な多角形の平面図を持ち、防御機能を最大限に高めるために外部への開口部がない、巨大な混合岩とレンガの壁を備えています。 その頂上からは、ヴェネト地方で最も有名なパノラマの一つを楽しむことができ、モンテ・グラッパやドロミーティの山頂から、空気が澄んだ日にはヴェネツィアのラグーンまで見渡せます。最近修復されたRoccaは現在見学可能で、城壁の上を歩くことができ、この地域の軍事史への完全な没入感を提供し、アゾロの「百の地平線の街」という有名な定義を十分に正当化しています。

城壁の歩哨路からは、平野、丘、山（前景にはグラッパ山）そしてアゾロまで360度の素晴らしいパノラマが楽しめます。 要塞にたどり着くには、村の城壁を囲むように続く、長く趣のある石畳の階段を登る必要があります。 土曜日、日曜日、祝日のみ営業しています。 入場料：5ユーロ（景色の良い短い散策には少し高いかもしれません）。 https://www.asolo.it/cosa-vedere-asolo-rocca/

駐車場から急な小道を登る。

Nice view on the plane. It's short uphill (50mt stones floor), but isn't ridable with a road/gravel bike. For roadies and gravellers it's a portage section, for sure (roadies, pay attention when walk on stones with stiff shoes). An MTB and a real good fitness are required to achieve the top of the hill.

Asolo is a small, walled town with many narrow streets. It is one of the most beautiful medieval 'Borghi' in Italy and is known as the 'Pearl of Treviso'. The small picturesque village is nestled in the foothills of the Dolomites. You can park your car outside the city walls in the underground car park "Cipressina". A steep climb takes you to the city gate 'Portello di Castelfranco' and via the 'Via Browning' you reach the pleasant Piazza Garibaldi. On the main square, the 15th century Palazzo della Ragione with its beautiful artefacts is worth a visit. Rocca di Asolo, which rises high above the town, triggers many visitors. If you would like to get to know this castle, check the opening hours in advance. The path to it is a tough one. Unfortunately, we missed the effort ☹. The 'Lock' was locked. We were able to satisfy our hunger for medieval architecture in the Castello Pretorio. It is a hidden gem in the idyllic town. Free access gives you the opportunity to delve into the long, special history of the fort. It is an early medieval fortress that has had different residents and interpretations over the centuries. Take the time to hit the pause button and enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the Belevedere della Specola. On the artistic bench 'Il Bacio' by serverino Morlin, which is placed in the shadow of the Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta, we say goodbye to the 'Pearl of Treviso' with a big kiss. It was nice to be there for a few hours.

The symbol of the city stands on the top of Monte Ricco (310 meters) as a solid military fortress. Built between the end of the 12th and the beginning of the 13th century, it served as the city's garrison. From the stands it is possible to admire the entire surrounding landscape with a view that stretches from the Dolomites to Venice. Opening: Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: from April to October 10am - 7pm; from November to March 10am-5pm. July and August: 9am-1pm/4pm-8pm More info at https://www.asolo.it/cosa-vedere-asolo-rocca/

The symbol of the city is at the top of Monte Ricco (310 meters). To reach the Rocca, take into account a steep climb (so to speak). Opening: Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: from April to October 10am - 7pm; from November to March 10am-5pm. July and August: 9am-1pm/4pm-8pm. Entrance prices and more info: check https://www.asolo.it/cosa-vedere-asolo-rocca/

Castelbrando, a grand medieval castle, sits on a dolomitic limestone rock at an altitude of 370m above sea level, overlooking the villages of Cison di Valmarino and Valmareno. The name is due to the Brandolini family from Forlì, who were the lords of the castle. The castle was originally built in Roman times to protect the Via Claudia Augusta, which connected the Po valley to Rhaetia (modern Austria). The original castrum from 46 AD is still visible. A recent archaeological dig has uncovered a bread oven and the original Roman baths, as well as the original pipes of the aqueduct that supplied water from three nearby natural springs. These springs still provide water for the castle. Later the fortress became an important defensive position against barbarian invasions. During the 13th century the castle was significantly enlarged and the imposing battlements and central tower were added. The castle was awarded by the Republic of Venice to the condottieri Giovanni Brandolino and Erasmo da Narni, better known as "Gattamelata". After the fall of the Venetian Republic it became the property of the Brandolini Counts. In 1700 the castle was expanded with the southern part and the castle chapel, the church of San Martino. During World War I, the castle was invaded by Imperial Austrian troops and used as a military hospital. After 10 years of restoration work, the castle was reopened as a residence in 1929. In 1959, the castle was sold by the Brandolini family to the Salesian Fathers, who used it as a monastery and as a center for spiritual studies. In 1997, CastelBrando was purchased by Quaternary Investments SpA, who transformed it into a 4-star hotel, museum and theater. Visitors can take the cable car to the castle from the village.