Bassano del Grappa is a real gem that will amaze you: the tour starts at Ponte Vecchio, or Ponte degli Alpini, a historical symbol of the city, of vital economic and military importance, which was often destroyed by wars and floods of the Brenta and always rebuilt, in stone or wood. In the 16th century, the famous Venetian architect Andrea Palladio was commissioned to rebuild it for the umpteenth time.
We'll continue slightly uphill, and you'll admire ancient palaces, the remains of the ancient city walls, the Castello degli Ezzelini, Palazzo Pretorio, Piazza Garibaldi dominated by the Civic Tower that overlooks the entire historic centre, and Palazzo Sturm with its splendid collections dedicated to local ceramic production, known for the fineness of the mixture, the richness of the decoration, and the brilliance of the enamel.
A must-see is a visit to a historic distillery where you'll learn about the history of Italy's most famous spirit: grappa. You'll discover its origins, how it was once produced, and how this distillate of grape skins is produced today, and you'll enjoy a guided grappa tasting.
