The epicentre of Asoloshire is the town of Montebelluna with its surrounding industries which include the cultivation of Prosecco originating from Valdobbiadene, shoe industries, world famous sports equipment industries, the production of spectacles, its numerous factory outlets and tourism just to mention a few.
It is a very wealthy part of Italy due to the many businesses (Diesel Group, Replay, Head, Alpinestars, Sidi, Scarpa, Benetton, myriad Prosecco companies etc.) but maintains its extremely affordable living.
This region is without doubt a very special area to live in, also with a temporate climate.
There are excellent hospitals, thermal spas in the vicinity, good schools and universities nearby, many sporting and outdoor activites including golf and good links to other parts of Italy with a new autoroute in construction linking this area to the main arteries of Italy.
From Montebelluna’s central station with its ample free parking one can be transported by train or bus to many interesting and historical locations, to the seaside and the mountains within an hour or two.
To name just a few:
- Treviso with its lovely canals;
- Padua with its world famous University, the Basilica of Saint Anthony and Giotto’s Scrovegni Chapel;
- Verona with its outstanding Roman Amphitheatre built in the first century. Also much visited for its Romeo and Juliet’s balcony and world famous summer Opera Festival,
- Vicenza the native town of Andrea Palladio where there are many of his works to be visited;
- The Riviera del Brenta for it’s wonderful river tour of Palladium Villas;
- Bassano del Grappa with it’s beautiful wooden bridge designed by Palladio in 1569 and its wonderful ceramics and tasty grappa;
- The magnificent and unique Venice which is most certainly one of the most beautiful cities to visit in the world and which is just one hour driving far.
- The beaches of Jesolo, Caorle, Bibione, Chioggia and many more are all easily reached from Montebelluna as the magnificent Dolomites and wonderful ski slopes of Cortina d’Ampezzo, Corvara, San Martino di Castrozza, Madonna di Campiglio which offer so many different kinds of sporting activities during winter and summer.
- The gastronomical region of Asoloshire is a sure delight for those also wanting a gourmet experience.
The following links will give you further information of the area:
Regional Highlights
Airports:
- Venice Marco Polo – 70km (45 minute to 1 hour drive maximum)
- Venice Canova - Treviso – 25 km (30 minute drive)
Local town and city distances:
- Venice – 70km (1 hour by car or 40 minutes by train)
- Vicenza – 55km (50 minutes by car)
- Verona – 100km (1 hour 20 by car)
Beaches
- Jesolo – 70km (1 hour by car)
- Caorle – 70km (1 hour by car)
- Bibione – 70km (1 hour by car)
Ski resorts on the Dolomites
- San Martino di Castrozza – (1 hour drive)
- Falcade – (1 hour 15 minute drive)
- Alleghe – (1 hour 15 minute drive)
- Arabba – (1 hr 45 minute drive)
- Cortina – (1 hr 45 minute drive)
Lakes and rivers
- Levico/ Caldonazzo (1 hour drive)
- Garda Lake (1.5 hours)
- River Piave (10 minutes)
- River Brenta (25 minutes)
Proximity to other countries
- Slovenia (2 hour drive)
- Croatia (2 hour drive)
- Austria (2.5 hours drive)
- Switzerland (3 hour drive)