Bassano del Grappa

Bassano del Grappa is a city in the province of Vicenza, region Veneto, in northern Italy. It is located between the River Brenta and Monte Grappa Mountain. It is about 35 kilometers from the province centre Vicenza. The city is known for its Palladian bridge, white asparagus, ceramics and one of the best wines in Venice – the famous Grappa liqueur. Here are combined the fresh air, the crystal river and the picturesque landscapes and historical buildings. Bassano is ideal for the rural tourism and for those people, who want to get off the noise of the big cities and enjoy the marvelous silence.

Bassano del Grappa can be easily get via the airports of Treviso and Venice Marco Polo. To get the city itself you can hire a car or reach it by train.
The most popular attraction of the of Bassano del Grappa is the covered wooden pontoon bridge, which was designed by the architect Andrea Palladio in 1569. The bridge was destroyed many times, but was always rebuilt. On the bridge is also located the shop of Nardini Distillery, where the famous Grappa is sold.

As one of the advantages in Bassano del Grappa is its marvelous views and landscapes there is a developed network holiday cottages to book in Bassano del Grappa. Due to its location they are very popular among the tourists, who are amazed by its unforgettable nature. Bassano del Grappa is often thought to take its name from the well known liqueur Grappa. But the reality is that it is named after the Monte Grappa Mountain. The mountain got its name from crapp or greep, which mean crag in an ancient pre-Latin language. The liqueur Grappa's name is originated in grappolo - a cluster of grapes. The Grappa liqueur has been produced in Bassano since 1779.

Though in Bassano del Grappa holiday homes are very popular, the hotel business is also flourishing. If you book an accommodation in the hotels in Bassano del Grappa, you will see a middle-sized or small building but with all modern services and facilities. The rooms are cozy and comfortable and it very easy here to get to the railway transport.