*The garrison public affairs office translates information on local cultural events for the convenience of non-Italian speaking community members. The information contained in these slides is originally written by Italian news sources.*
VICENZA area
*EVENTS:
Sardine festival in Barbano next weekends
On June 28-30, the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, known as Sagra dea Sardea, will be held in Barbano offering a wide range of culinary specialties and musical entertainment. The kitchen opens every evening at 7 p.m. Menu: spaghetti with sardines; bigoli and gnocchi with tomato or duck ragout; sardine in saor (pickled); fried, grilled sardines; breaded sardines; mixed fried fish; codfish salad with potatoes and parsley and a new entry, the fried schie (tiny shrimp) with polenta.
“èPrimavera” in downtown Vicenza: sport, events, exhibition open in the evening
“èPrimavera” is the program of events put in place by the municipal administration of Vicenza to bring the historic center to life from March to May during the week. Starting March 19, every Tuesday the historic center will be transformed into an open-air gym. Athletes and enthusiasts will be able to find a race with meeting and departure from Via Battaglione Framarin and passage through the historic center and also training sessions and boxing demonstrations in Piazza dei Signori. The central day of the week will be dedicated to concerts in venues organized in collaboration with Confcommercio. The ‘Pop/Beat’ exhibition will be open on an extraordinary basis until 10 p.m.
*EXHIBITS:
“Pop/Beat - Italia 1960-1979. Free to dream” exhibit
Until June 30, the exhibit “Pop/Beat - Italia 1960-1979. Free to dream” will be open in the Palladian Basilica in downtown Vicenza. The exhibit showcases 100 pieces by 35 artists whose works come from Collezione Intesa San Paolo, Giò Marconi, Mart, Museo Novecento di Firenze, MANbo, as well as from private collections. Among others, you will be able to see “Coppia” by Enrico Baj, Mario Schifano with “Futurism revisited,” “La contestazione mondana” by Umberto Mariani and Gino Marotta's “Artificial Giraffe.” There will not only be art, but also a section dedicated to the Beat with the music of those years represented by the rare original documents of Gianni Milano, guide and teacher of an entire generation, and many others.
“Guernica” in 3D at the Casabianca Museum of Malo
If there is a painting that tells us about the war in all its enormous and immense brutality, it is “Guernica” by Pablo Picasso, created in 1937 to represent the bombing of the Basque city. Over the years, it became the symbol of a denunciation against the horrors that conflicts cause to humanity. And it is on this concept that Paolo Gualtiero worked, recreating Picasso’s painting, but giving it a third dimension. All the figures represented were recreated, one by one, in papier-mâché and then painted with pigments. Until June 30, in Malo, Largo Morandi 1, it will be possible to admire the work, which takes up the original measurements and allows us to appreciate them in all their drama and rawness.
“The worlds of Marco Polo” exhibit in Venice
Until Sept. 29, in Venice at Palazzo Ducale the exhibition on Marco Polo and his wonderful travels. One of the most fascinating stories in travel literature was born from a commercial mission by three curious Venetians. Marco Polo left at 17 and returned 24 years later. 700 years after the death of the Venetian and, perhaps, the most famous Italian in the world, his city honors his memory with a large exhibition at Palazzo Ducale. “The worlds of Marco Polo” is a complex exhibition that displays 300 pieces in the 12 rooms of the Doge’s apartment, with a focus on the relationship between Venice and the Asian world, starting from the contiguity with the Armenian communities for economic and religious reasons. Il Milione, copied and translated countless times, was like a Lonely Planet guide of the time, full of practical information. The original manuscript was lost, on display there are copies from the early 15th century, together with astonishing geographical maps, which overturn the known Earth to make it fit entirely within a circumference. Coins; funerary crosses; statues; crockery and very fine porcelain; silks and brocades speak of refined cultures with strong iconographic expressions, more geometric and epigraphic in Islam. Marco Polo’s statue stands out as a hero in Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, as well as in Karakum in Turkmenistan, in Zhangye and in Hangzhou in China.
Monet’s luminous paintings exhibit in Padova
Until July 14, 60 works from the “Musée Marmottan Monet” in Paris are on display at the Altinate-San Gaetano cultural center in Padova. The exhibition dedicated to Claude Monet (1840-1926) tells the artistic story of the French painter. At the end of the 19th century, Monet traveled to France but also to England and Norway, where he tried to find the right nuances between mists and blankets of snow. After settling in Giverny, he spent 20 years there fixing up the house and garden, which, over time, became his studio under the sky. It was the season during which he painted willows; water lilies; wisterias and Japanese bridges. In 1908, Monet began to suffer from cataracts, but he still managed to dominate the canvases with browns, reds, yellows in a crescendo of chromatic harmonies. The exhibition in Padova allows visitors to see the works to which he was most attached, preserved for a long time in his studio, which were collected by the Musée Marmottan thanks to the bequest of his younger son Michel in 1966.
The emotions of “Inside Out 2” on Burano’s colorful houses – June 16, Ciakmagazine
The Disney and Pixar film Inside Out 2 arrived in Italian cinemas June 16. To celebrate the new characters in the story, Disney Italia has created a special project on the splendid island of Burano: Anxiety, Envy, Boredom and Embarrassment have appeared on the colorful houses of the island. Local artists and artisans collaborated to create a large site-specific installation, creating a union between the colors of the individual characters in the film and those typical of the lively local architecture. The installations were created with recycled and low environmental impact materials, designed to be perfectly integrated into the unique context of the island of Burano, colored during the day and illuminated at night through low-consumption LED systems. (Summary by Angela Balbo)
Monte Berico towards the Jubilee, millions of faithful expected – June 15, Il Giornale di Vicenza
The average visitors to the Monte Berico sanctuary is 2,700 per day. The natural attractiveness of the basilica dedicated to the Virgin Mary, patron of the city, could be the multiplier effect of a series of promotional initiatives, linked to the six-hundred-year anniversary from the first apparition, 7 March 1426. A couple of days ago the bishop of Vicenza Giuliano Brunotto with Father Carlo Rossato, prior of Monte Berico convent, the mayor of Vicenza Giacomo Possamai, the president of Veneto region Luca Zaia and the president of Vicenza province Andrea Nardin, signed the agreement for the 2026 Jubilee period. The aim is to join forces to give life to religious and cultural initiatives, to reaffirm the link between the city, the territory and the sanctuary. Mayor Possamai said this is an extraordinary opportunity to strengthen the bond of the people of Vicenza with the sanctuary and to open new links involving the city and the territory. The president of the Veneto region Luca Zaia underlined the community Christian roots, saying the jubilee is the opportunity to find ourselves in this, promoting the territory and enhancing the paths with other places of Christianity in Veneto region. (Summary by Silvia Trevisan)
*TRANSPORTATION:
The SVT “Sea Lines” are back, you can get to the beach by bus – June 7, Il Giornale di Vicenza
Summer is back, and so are trips to the beach. Like every year, SVT organizes the Sea Lines, which allow you to comfortably reach the nearest seaside resorts. The trips to Lido di Jesolo and Sottomarina will start next Sunday, lasting until Sept. 8, while those to all other destinations will start June 10 until Sept. 1. The timetable includes two outward journeys per day to Lido di Jesolo, departing from the Vicenza bus station at 7:10 and 7:50 a.m., respectively, and arriving at 9:10 and 9:50 a.m., and a return journey from Jesolo at 6:05 p.m., with arrival in the city at 8 p.m. A bus to Sottomarina will also leave from Vicenza at 7:50 a.m., with return at 6:10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the SVT online portal or the SVT Vicenza App, as well as in the ticket offices of the Vicenza bus station, in the newsstand in front of the Bassano del Grappa train station and in all authorized SVT retailers. (Summary by Angela Balbo)
Vicenza-Verona, no trains for three weeks – June 7, Il Giornale di Vicenza
Inconveniences ahead for passengers on the Milan-Venice line. To upgrade the railway network, traffic between Vicenza and Verona Porta Nuova will be interrupted for 21 days. Buses will be made available, but travel times will inevitably be much longer. Traffic will be interrupted from 12:30 a.m. on July 31 to 5:10 a.m. on Aug. 21 between Verona Porta Nuova and Vicenza for the commissioning of the two new sections of the current line on a new variant route. The new sections of line constitute a fundamental stage in the work of the Verona-High Speed-High-Capacity line. (Summary by Angela Balbo)
Sewer work in Via Bassano, traffic changes for more than a month – June 24, Il Giornale di Vicenza
Work started June 24 in Via Bassano to improve the water disposal capacity and thus reduce the risk of flooding following heavy rains. The stretch of Via Bassano between Via Natale del Grande and Via dello Stadio in front of the playground will be affected by the work: the north lane of Via Bassano is closed to traffic from the roundabout with Viale Trissino to the one with Via dello Stadio. Via Bassano will remain one-way until the end of the work, scheduled for the end of July, barring unforeseen circumstances. The intersection between Via Natale del Grande and Via Bassano is also closed to vehicular traffic. The construction site will also prevent the use of the sidewalk in Via Bassano, in the section affected by the work. The Stadio centrobus will follow the usual route. At the same time, there will be a construction site along Viale Trissino, from the roundabout with Via Bassano to the intersection with Via Alberi. The work will cause the narrowing of the roadway to a single lane, while still guaranteeing normal traffic, and will last all summer. (Summary by Angela Balbo)
Ponte degli Angeli one-way for over a month – June 19, Il Giornale di Vicenza
For the next five weeks, Ponte degli Angeli will be one-way to allow work to replace the porphyry pavement. Today, the off-limits lane is the one that goes up towards Largo Goethe, while you can drive towards Piazza XX Settembre. Those who want to get to the center must turn towards Contrà San Pietro and continue along Viale Margherita and Viale Giuriolo. Same when the work will affect the other part of the road. The city administration says they decided to wait until the summer to limit the inconvenience, but this is an important and long overdue intervention because the porphyry in the section towards Piazza XX Settembre was damaged. By around July 20, the bridge will be refurbished, and traffic will return to normal. (Summary by Angela Balbo)
In the Veneto train ticket with the Tap&Tap system
Now you can buy the ticket with the Tap&Tap System for the Trenitalia regional trains only along the Venice Santa Lucia - Verona Porta Nuova route and vice versa: just place the payment card on the machine used to validate the ticket and “Tap in.” Then get on the train, and once you arrive at your destination, get off and proceed with the “Tap out.” You don't need apps, emails or a paper ticket - which remain operational -, but just a moment to pull out your debit (Visa and Mastercard circuit only, for now) or credit card, or the one loaded on your smartphone or smartwatch to pay for the journey. Upon arrival it is important to “Tap out.” If you forget, you have until midnight on the same day to do it, otherwise the entire cost of the route (i.e. from Verona to Venice) will be charged. When the train manager comes along, just show the last four digits of the payment card used for data verification to validate your ticket. The “Tap&Tap” system is the most convenient one if you are late or do not want to use apps, and it always offers the best available rate based on the type and frequency of trips.
Venice ‘Tourist Tax’ effective April 25
Starting April 25, day-trippers will have to pay a fee of €5 to enter the lagoon city. The charge will have to paid in advance and it will be in place only on peak weekends and other days between April and mid-July – 29 days in total. For €5, a QR code can be downloaded from the city’s official website www.cda.ve.it with instructions available in English and Italian. The fee will be in force during peak hours from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., meaning visitors who come into Venice for dinner, or a concert won’t have to pay. Residents, commuters, students, children under 14, people staying in the city overnight and people visiting for sporting events will be exempt from having to buy the ticket. The entry fee aims to reduce crowds, encourage longer visits and improve quality of life for residents. The rollout of the tourist tax comes after Venice narrowly escaped being placed on UNESCO’s danger list last year because of the damage from overtourism. Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro said that the fee is not an attempt to bring in extra revenue. Rather, it is a ‘first-of-its-kind experiment’ to regulate tourist flows in one of the world’s most-visited places.
On-call evening bus, more stops from Monte Berico to Bertesina
The SVT Vicenza transport company has introduced the on-call evening service, buses on demand after 8:30 p.m. The first innovation concerns a better coverage of the territory, thanks to the addition of 81 new stops in addition to the 225 already foreseen previously, for a total of 306 points, which allow the urban area to be covered in a more widespread way. The second innovation concerns the booking rides process, the new “SVT ChiamaBus” (Call the Bus) app, active since March 11 and available for both Android and iOS. It allows you to book the evening ride more easily and intuitively, with a few simple steps, and it also allows you to be informed in real time about the position of the bus, reporting the actual waiting times. The service will be active every day except May 1 (Italian Labor Day), Dec. 25 and 31, Sunday to Friday evening from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.
*WALKS:
The Altopiano di Tonezza offers two scenic hikes, perfect for summer – June 16, Il Giornale di Vicenza
The first hike is the Tour of the Contrade Alte (Upper Contrade). It is a seven-km loop starting from the Contra' Via parking lot. It winds through beech forests, meadows and historic sites like the Rossetta Cave and the ancient capital (built in 1427). The route offers views of the entire Tonezza area. The second hike is the tour of the Contrade Basse (Lower Contrade). It is another seven-km loop starting from the Contra' Via parking lot. This path explores the lower part of the village, showcasing dry-stone terracing, hornbeam and beech forests, and remnants of past agricultural activities. You'll also find scenic viewpoints towards Sette Comuni, Rotzo and Castelletto. (Summary by Anna Ciccotti)
Between Mount Corno and Mosca Peak on the French soldier’s trail – May 19, Il Giornale di Vicenza
Discover a lesser-known page of the Great War by retracing the steps of the “poilus,” the hairy ones as the French soldiers were called, almost all with beards and moustaches, sent to fight on the plateau alongside the Italians after the Battle of Caporetto. The area where the soldiers of the XII Army Corps were deployed is located between Mount Corno and Mosca Peak in the municipality of Lusiana Conco. The starting point is Bocchetta Granezza, equipped with a large parking space and reachable both from Lusiana and Asiago. From Bocchetta continue until the sign for the British cemetery, where there is a mule track that enters the woods that leads to a complex system of trenches and tunnels, which constituted the last Italian defensive line against the Austro-Hungarian army. Then, the path takes you back to the starting point but not before passing through a set of cracks, corridors and narrow passages. The trail develops along a gentle up and down in the woods for a total distance of approximately 8.5 kilometers. (Summary by Silvia Trevisan)
Six paths between Vicenza and Verona to discover nature, history, art and wine – April 15, Il Giornale di Vicenza
Ninety-five kilometers of marked paths, three valleys, six municipalities, but above all many variations of classic method bubbly wine to tell the story of a unique wine terroir. This is the “Walk of the Seven Volcanoes,” a wonderful itinerary made up of six paths and marked not only on maps and signs, but also with GPS tracking, which winds along secondary roads, mule tracks and paths. An opportunity to immerse yourself in geologically fascinating places at the foot of extinct volcanoes. It will be possible to retrace stretches that formed the backdrop to historical events of the last war, to then be catapulted into the world of fossil fish on a journey through time of 50 million years and admire the religious sculptures and columns dedicated to the nativity sculpted since 1600. Along the way, inhabited villages with places to sleep, eat or stock up on food and water. The distance between towns is never more than an hour and a half or two. Of course, this wandering on foot will take you to the vineyards and cellars of Durello and you will be able to taste the wines. For more detailed information check the Camminodeisettevulcani.it website. (Summary by Angela Balbo)
“Sette Roccoli” path among hunting lodges and ancient streets – April 14, Il Giornale di Vicenza
A walk that has its heart in “Sette Roccoli’ path. The departure point that follows the ridge between Valdagno, Schio and Monte di Malo is very variable given that the route passes through three municipalities. If you choose the longer route and leave the car at “Passo dello Zovo,” on the right of the restaurant you will take a slightly uphill path that runs alongside the dirt car park, where a sign reminds you that you are walking along the defensive line of the Great War which from Campogrosso ended at the entrenched camp of Vicenza. You can also decide to leave the car at “Passo del Mucchione” in the car park below the open space where the small church and the restaurant are located. Starting from “Mucchione” the first hunting lodge is the “Crocco” one, followed along the way by others always used in the past to capture birds to be used as live decoys in hunting. The return can be made through the same route or following the paved road. (Summary by Silvia Trevisan)
Walk along the patrol path of the Marostica Upper Castle – March 17, VicenzaToday
In 1372, the people of Marostica began building the city walls, a succession of crenellated walls joined together by towers constituting a single fortified complex connecting the Lower Castle and the Upper Castle. From March to November, every Sunday and public holiday you can walk along the patrol path. You start from the Church of Carmini where you take the path which leads to the Upper Castle. The Cammino di Ronda ticket price is €5 adult/€3 under 14 and groups. Cumulative ticket prices for Lower Castle + Cammino di Ronda are €11 adult/€8 under 14. Opening hours for spring and fall are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 6 p.m. During summer, it is open from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 1:30 to 7 p.m. Last entry half an hour before closing. Times may vary based on weather conditions. To access it, visitors must be over one meter tall, not exceed 110 kg in weight and wear a light harness provided by the Pro Marostica Association. It is recommended to wear long pants, closed and comfortable shoes. For information, call the Pro Marostica Association at 0424-72127 (Summary by Angela Balbo)
Between districts up to Bocchese peak retracing the Great War – March 24, Il Giornale di Vicenza
A walk through the typical districts up to the cross on the steps of the Great War. The route to get to Bocchese peak requires little physical effort and can be undertaken starting from the village square, along the provincial road 246 towards Recoaro until the small path on the left that goes behind the houses. The slope soon becomes steeper, between vegetable gardens and terraces, until you pass a small hut on the left, after which the route becomes flatter. A final stretch of short hairpin climbing takes you to the summit where the large cross is located. Towards the south you can also identify the old cross which is located on a smaller tip of Bocchese peak among the limestone rocks. Right here passed the third line of resistance in 1918, which started from Mount Obante, it touched the Lora pass to bend towards Mount Spitz of Recoaro Terme and reach Bocchese peak to go down to Agno. (Summary by Silvia Trevisan)
The Veneto’s most beautiful villages to visit in springtime – VicenzaToday
Veneto is a land full of small treasures to visit. Here is a non-comprehensive list of small enchanted places.
Marostica – The town is enclosed within the ancient walls of its castles and still preserves the magic of past eras. The city wall starts from Colle Pausolino and descends to the historic center, connecting the Upper Castle to the Lower Castle. The famous chess game is a medieval re-enactment that is revived every two years in the famous Piazza degli Scacchi, in front of the Lower Castle, and which takes inspiration from a legend.
Malcesine – It is a village nestled on the eastern bank of Garda, at the foot of Monte Baldo. The small village has medieval origins, with characteristic cobbled streets and squares, tiny and colorful shops, ancient houses, stone walls, courtyards and picturesque views. Malcesine has a modern cable car with rotating cabins that allow a 360° view which transfers visitors from the lake shore to the 1760 meters of Monte Baldo.
Valeggio sul Mincio and Borghetto – Here you can taste the delicious local tortellini. Visit the Sigurtà Garden Park where you can immerse in nature and be enchanted by the great variety of flowers and plants. A visit to the small Borghetto on the banks of the Mincio River is a must. One of the most beautiful medieval villages in Italy, it has been preserved intact over the centuries, with the water mills of the past.
Soave – Fascinating medieval village dominated by a castle from the 10th century. A land of hills, slopes, green expanses of vineyards that immediately captivates those who visit it. There are numerous cellars where you can enjoy tastings and routes that wind through brightly colored nature and paths dedicated to tourists for bike and horseback excursions.
Asolo – Due to its enchanting panoramic position among the hills, Asolo has always attracted artists and writers from all over Europe. The symbol of Asolo is the Rocca which dominates the landscape from the summit of Monte Ricco, offering a spectacular view. From here you can see the historic center of the city.
Portobuffolè – A medieval jewel a few kilometers from Treviso. The streets, squares and corners return to their medieval splendor once every two years on the occasion of the historical re-enactment “Portobuffolè, XIII Century” (the last Saturday in June,) an evocative celebration with over three hundred people in period costume. (Summary by Angela Balbo)
*FOOD:
Where to eat the best hamburger in Vicenza – May 27, VicenzaToday
Hamburger Day was celebrated on May 28 all over the world. Here are some places in Vicenza where you can enjoy it:
Bamburger: a modern place for a gourmet burger, is located in Contrà Cantarane 15; Bamburger stands out for its selection of gourmet burgers made with the highest quality ingredients and artisan bread.
Beppe’s Snack: a dive into the Vicenza tradition, in Contrà Porta Santa Lucia, is a true institution in the city. The menu offers a wide choice of burgers, from classics with hand-minced meat to more creative proposals. Wide choice of beers.
JAM Burger&Music: a versatile venue for every occasion, in Via Ludovico Lazzaro Zamenhof 96, is the ideal choice if you are looking for a versatile place that offers a wide choice of burgers for every occasion.
Busa dei Briganti Pub: a pub with a great burger, in Contrà Portici 24, is a must for lovers of the pub atmosphere. The environment is welcoming and informal, perfect for an evening in company or for after dinner with friends. (Summary by Angela Balbo)
Summer wine is celebrated all over the world – June 20, Il Giornale di Vicenza
This year, the International Rosé Day, will be celebrated in Provence, France on June 28, as this French region was recognized as the birthplace of rosé wine. Even if Spain, the United States and Italy are some of the largest producers, Provençal rosés have been leaders in making rosé wine known all over the world. Let’s start with four excellent wine suggestions. Corte De Pieri La Rovesciata Rosè is the wine of the summer, perfect as an aperitif. The spicy notes of the Tai Rosso stand out on the nose and blend with the freshness of the Chardonnay; the cost is €20. Natalina Grandi Solo Lei Rosè Classic Method, slightly fruity, with hints of rose and red undergrowth fruits, grown in the highest point of the Berici Hills in the Lonigo area. It lends itself well from aperitifs to summer dishes. The cost is €29. Maso Martis Trentodoc Rosé Extra Brut 2020, is a delicate and elegant wine, with an out-of-the-ordinary expressiveness, it is a true tribute to Pinot Noir. It is perfect with shellfish risotto, fish stews, with a slice of baked salmon or with white meats; the cost is €40. Champagne AOC Cuvée Réservée Rosé Brut Léon Launois was born in the Côte des Blancs, France. The wine is composed of a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, red wine, in addition to 20-40 percent reserve wines. Excellent as an aperitif, it is also perfect with cured meats; fish; shellfish and white meats; the cost is €26. (Summary by Silvia Trevisan)
The best restaurants to enjoy Vicenza-style baccalà
Gambero Rosso has selected the best restaurants in Vicenza where to taste the real Vicenza-style baccalà, or salted codfish.
Il Ceppo - Deli and bistro in Corso Palladio, here you can taste baccalà in all ways.
Angolo Palladio - Located near the Basilica, it offers creamed cod as well as its traditional version with polenta.
Al Pestello - In Contrà Santo Stefano. The menu features a cloud of polenta with creamed cod and green sauce, and the Vicenza-style baccalà cooked at low temperature with polenta.
Osteria Il Cursore - the tavern in Contrà Pozzetto offers creamed baccalà, bigoli with cod sauce, and traditional codfish with polenta.
Remo Villa Cariolato - restaurant in Strada Bertesina located in an elegant late nineteenth-century stately home surrounded by a monumental park. It serves the traditional recipe of Vicenza-style baccalà with polenta.
Da Biasio - Just past Monte Berico, in addition to traditional Vicenza-style baccalà, it offers digressions such as courgette flower with creamed baccalà in a white corn crust, or cod, cauliflower and 'nduja tortelli.
Garibaldi - In the restaurant in Piazza dei Signori led by chef Matteo Grandi, baccalà is the star of the menu.
Ponte delle Bele - The menu of the trattoria near Porta Castello opens with crostini with creamed baccalà, then bigoli with Vicenza-style cod, and Vicenza-style baccalà with polenta. (Summary by Angela Balbo)
Best pubs in Vicenza and its province where you eat and drink well – March 9, VicenzaToday
Drunken duck – Quinto Vicentino
Quinto’s Drunken Duck offers a vast selection of beers from all over the world. Try the Scandinavian rosés, a true rarity. The food is a skillful combination of seasonality and territory. The Drunken Duck has been awarded internationally for its vast selection of craft beers.
Wild Turkey – Castelgomberto
The pub is in an industrial area, but as soon as you enter it’s like taking a dive into smoky Victorian London. Opened in 1990, it has a large variety of fine beers, each one served in the most appropriate way with absolute attention to the type of glass, temperature and draft. It has an outdoor area, too.
Bulldog's Holland Pub – Altavilla
Here, you will feel like being in a typical Dutch pub. The menu is rich and the bruschette are very good. It offers both inside and outside seating. Wooden tables and benches, soft lights and good music.
Taverna del Luppolo – Torri di Quartesolo
Nice little place with 16 taps of rotating craft beers located in Torri. The decor is very reminiscent of Irish pubs, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The menu offers a great selection of food, including the very good bacon burger and the excellent bruschette.
San Peter’s Pub – Vicenza
The pub is near Ponte degli Angeli, it has English-style wooden furnishings. Great beers drafted with professionalism. You can find sandwiches with quality meat, but the club sandwich is their signature dish, even in the vegetarian version.
Red Quill – Vicenza
For lovers of Scottish pubs, it offers a vast assortment of beers on tap and a rotating seasonal choice. Another peculiarity: it is divided into two areas, one for non-smokers and the other for smokers.
Prince of Wales – Vicenza
Typical English pub with a rich selection of beers on tap. It offers a wide range of whiskies; rums and a line of Scottish; Irish, Belgian, dark, red, double malt, IPA, bock and porter beers. The menu offers excellent food to accompany a good glass of beer.
Tetley’s Pub – Bassano del Grappa
On the bank of the Brenta River, from it you can see the Ponte degli Alpini, but as soon as you enter it feels like you are in a public house in London. Tetley’s pub stands out for its pure British-style setting, the vast choice of dishes and beers and the excellent service. Try the yummy club sandwich and the country burger. The pub is also known for the infusions and teas available to customers. (Summary by Angela Balbo)
*HISTORY:
Montecchio Maggiore, ancient remains under the soccer field and the Sant’ Antonio Theatre – March 7, Il Giornale di Vicenza
Montecchio Maggiore, the city in the shadow of two castles was born well before the two manors were built. Some archaeological sites had already been carried out a few years ago by the Superintendence, and in the state catalogue, updated to 2017, it is mentioned: “The excavation area led to the identification of pre-Roman, Roman and Lombard.” Recently, the city council exposed that under the Sant’ Antonio Theatre and the San Vitale soccer field there are a small Roman village and Lombard huts. The novelty is also documented in the general catalog of cultural heritage drawn up by the Superintendency. Archaeological investigations are required by law on both sites according to Montecchio Maggiore Mayor Gianfranco Trapula. These investigations, as highlighted by the mayor, are important since there are two projects to renovate the theater and enlarge the sports field. Preventive investigations could reveal significant surprises in that area, between Via Pieve, Cà Rotte and Sardegna, where the first inhabited nucleus of Montecchio arose thousands of years ago. “We all know that the ancient history of the city starts from there, where there was the ancient “pagus” that is a settlement from the Roman era, well documented by various findings,” said Claudio Beschin, majority councilor and researcher. “Nearby is the Parish Church, dating back to before the year 1000, and we know that floors and tombstones, and some extraordinary documentation from the Lombard era has emerged there.” For this reason, the municipality has decided to bring forward the studies in the area, so that the analysis can be completed before proceeding with the work. The archaeological “triangle” of the three streets is certainly not new to archaeological discoveries. In the 1990s, 15 Lombard tombs were brought to light which allowed researchers to reconstruct the eating habits, clothes and which weapons and belt buckles were used by this people. (Summary by Laura Kreider)
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DARBY area
“Green Theory,” the biggest gym in Italy
On June 17, the biggest gym in Italy opened in Livorno. The location is inside the enormous shed inside the former Fiat car dealership, located in the industrial district known as Picchianti on Via dei Ramai. In addition to room for training, the first and second floors of the building will also house a restaurant and fitness bar.
New bus line goes from Pisa center to San Rossore Park
PISA – “Sesta Porta - San Rossore” is a new local public transportation line that links the city center and San Rossore Park. The service operates on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays throughout the year with the following schedule: until Oct. 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a 60-minute service frequency; from Nov. 1 to March 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a 60-minute service frequency.
Everyday Market in Livorno celebrates 130 years
LIVORNO – The largest covered market in Europe is a facility that serves inhabitants and preserves cultural treasures. The Mercato delle Vettovaglie opened to the public on March 1, 1894, at 2 p.m. Architect Angiolo Badaloni was given the task of building the Central Market. He planned a month-long horse-drawn trip, visiting the most significant markets in Europe. The building’s construction then started the following year. Constructed based on the design of the former Parisian Halles, the covered market spans 4,800 square meters, making it the second largest mercantile building in Europe, only surpassed by the Riga market.
*Information compiled by Laura Kreider/USAG Italy Public Affairs
(Photo courtesy of Il Giornale di Vicenza/VicenzaToday/Il Tirreno/LivornoToday)
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