Bassano del Grappa
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The town of Bassano del Grappa is located within the Province of Vicenza and has a population of 43,412 inhabitants.
It's situated around 80 kilometres to the north west of Venice, the regional capital of Veneto. Standing at an elevation of 129 metres above sea level, it covers an area of 46 km². |
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The town is famous for its wooden bridge designed by famous Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, built in the 16th century. The bridge crosses the River Brenta which flows through the town.
Among the nearby places of interest are Marostica, Cittadella, Castelfranco Veneto and Vicenza.
In terms of public transport, you can take a train from Bassano del Grappa to Venice in 1 hour 18 minutes or to provincial capital Vicenza in around an hour and 20 minutes including a change in Castelfranco Veneto. The train station is located a ten minute walk from the town's central square; Piazza Libertà.
Direct bus services run to Padova with a journey time of 1 hour 25 minutes with a total of 4 stops. This same bus stops on the way in Cittadella, 32 minutes from Bassano.
By car, it's around an hour and a half to Venice (71 km), 48 minutes to Vicenza (36 km) or an hour and 25 minutes to Verona (98 km).
The most convenient airports for Bassano del Grappa are Treviso Airport (45 km), Venice Marco Polo Airport (69 km) or Verona Airport (106 km).
The town's accommodation options include 14 hotels, 19 private apartments and 11 bed and breakfasts.
Among the nearby places of interest are Marostica, Cittadella, Castelfranco Veneto and Vicenza.
In terms of public transport, you can take a train from Bassano del Grappa to Venice in 1 hour 18 minutes or to provincial capital Vicenza in around an hour and 20 minutes including a change in Castelfranco Veneto. The train station is located a ten minute walk from the town's central square; Piazza Libertà.
Direct bus services run to Padova with a journey time of 1 hour 25 minutes with a total of 4 stops. This same bus stops on the way in Cittadella, 32 minutes from Bassano.
By car, it's around an hour and a half to Venice (71 km), 48 minutes to Vicenza (36 km) or an hour and 25 minutes to Verona (98 km).
The most convenient airports for Bassano del Grappa are Treviso Airport (45 km), Venice Marco Polo Airport (69 km) or Verona Airport (106 km).
The town's accommodation options include 14 hotels, 19 private apartments and 11 bed and breakfasts.
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Category: Scenic Towns of Veneto
Administrative area: Vicenza Province Population: 43,412 Elevation: 129 metres Close by: Marostica, Cittadella, Castelfranco Veneto, Vicenza Recommended accommodation: Hotel Glamour |
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By car: Venice - 1 hr 30 min, Vicenza - 48 min, Verona - 1 hr 25 min
By air: Treviso Airport (45 km), Venice Marco Polo Airport (69 km) |
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