Close to the Hills

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Geo: 45.7933, 11.9128

After lunch Zio Franco took Michael and I for a drive to a nearby touristy town. The town was very quiet this afternoon. From the car park in the historical centre we could see the Fortress of Asolo at the top of the hill. To us it looked like it was very run down and possibly now just ruins. It was built in the late 12th century. Below the fortress, we had a great view of a magnificent building, it was the former convent.

As we walked around we noticed that the main streets were decorated with many Italian flags. I assume that there must be a festival on soon. On the outside of the Palace of Reason we stopped to admire the very ancient frescoes from the 16th century which depicted a battle scene. We were then led into the cathedral. The cathedral was quite small, but probably the right size for this small town. It wasn't as decorated as other churches that we have seen, there were many plain, white walls. We had a quick look around and then walked out again.

From outside the cathedral we could see the remains of the castle. The castle dates back to the 10th century. Three of the castle's four towers still remain. We walked towards the castle along Via Regina Cornaro, named after a former queen of Cyprus. It only took a few minutes to get to the castle. It was also named after the former queen. Unfortunately for us, the castle was closed otherwise we would have had a great view of the surrounding countryside.

We slowly walked back to the car and along the way enjoyed the town's old architecture. We were going somewhere else before heading back home.

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Photos

01 Convent & Fortress
The convent of St Peter and at the top of the hill is the fortress.

02 Fountain
The Maggiore Fountain with the symbol of Venice on the top.

03 Michael & I
Michael and I sitting on the edge of the Maggiore Fountain.

04 Many Italian Flags
In Via Regina Cornaro there were many Italian flags decorating this main street of the historical centre.

05 Ancient Fresco
Painted in 1588 on the Palace of Reason.

06 Duomo
The cathedral of Asolo.

07 Chapel
One of the cathedral's small chapels with a baptismal bath.

08 Altar
The cathedral's altar.

09 Painting
One of the many paintings in the cathedral.

10 Mosaic Frame
A pope illuminated by a mosaic frame.

11 Castle
A view of the castle from outside the cathedral.

12 Outside
Outside the cathedral.

13 Building
One of the grand looking buildings in Via Regina Cornaro.

14 Tower
Looking up at the castle's tower.

15 Closed
The closed entrance to the castle.

16 Bell Tower
The top of the cathedral's bell tower is visible behind the building.

17 Hills
A view of nearby hills.

18 Flags
Another street proudly flying many Italian flags.

19 Castle
Another view of the castle and its remaining tower.

20 Looking Back
Looking back at the castle and its tower.