| Possagno | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Veneto | |
| Territory | Treviso area | |
| Altitude | 276 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 12.11 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 2.234 (2010 census) | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0423 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 31054 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Possagno is an Italian municipality, in Veneto, of the province of Treviso.
To know
Geographical notes
The totality of its surface is composed as follows: a third consisting of semi-flat or sub-hilly terrain and two thirds of mountain terrain.
It is located on the immediate hill buttresses of the Massif of Grappa to the northwest and on the narrow flat or semi-flat stretch to the south, closed to the south by the valley of the Musile-Bridge and from the hilly line that from Fietta-Paderno reaches the Piave ad Onigo. Mount Meàte represents, with its 1,601 meters, the maximum peak, while the minimum is only 220 meters. The mountainous part of the country extends for a stretch beyond the southern watershed (Archeçón is Archeçét) and is tributary, from the hydrographic point of view, of the Tegorzo, in the municipality of Great Dane of Piave (Belluno).
It is crossed by the Pedemontana del Grappa provincial road and is a few kilometers from Bassano del Grappa, from Asolo, from Valdobbiadene and from Maser. The country is located in the northwestern part of the Marca Trevigiana, in Valcavasia.
How to orient yourself
Possagno: full screen map.The Municipality is made up of various villages (colmèi). In fact it is a small cluster of houses surrounded by greenery, where the Canovian Temple stands out.It is built on a sunny hill, at the foot of Col Draga and near the deep valley of San Rocco, at 342 m asl and 350 m from the Gipsoteca .
How to get
By plane
- 1 Verona Airport (Catullus), Boxes of Sommacampagna, ☎ 39 045 8095666, @[email protected].
- 2 Treviso Airport (Canova), via Noalese 63 / E.
How to get around
What see
- 1 Canovian Temple (Archpriest Church of the Holy Trinity). neoclassical church designed at the beginning of the 19th century by the famous architect Antonio Canova.
- 2 Gipsoteca Canoviana.
- 3 Monte Palon trenches.
- 4 Paleontological and historical-landscape museum of Possagno ("The Earth and Man").
Events and parties
- 3 Feast of the Befana (Pio X Room).
January 6. The Festa della Befana is dedicated to children who anxiously await the arrival of the old woman with her broom and the "basket" full of sweets. Before his arrival, Daniele Cunial tells old stories related to the legend of the Befana and the traditions of the town. Refreshments follow. - 4 Children's carnival (Pio X Room). Shrove Tuesday. The Carnival party is dedicated to children. During the afternoon, children and not only can attend a show with clowns & jugglers. In addition there will be the G.rA.P group, which will involve all children with entertainment, dances, games and much more. Refreshments follow.
- 5 Bruson in vecia (Pio X Room). Mid Lent.
- 6 Easter Monday in San Rocco (Location San Rocco). Easter Monday. Easter Monday is a day of celebration which, traditionally, is spent together on the hill of San Rocco. In collaboration with all the associations of the country, a food stand with typical dishes works from morning until evening, all in the green and peaceful setting of the San Rocco hill.
- 7 Party in the square, Piazza Canova. First weekend of July.
- 8 San Rocco Festival (Location S.Rocco). From 14 to 17 August. The traditional festival takes place on the hill of San Rocco where the church dedicated to the saint stands. During the holidays, there is a rich food and wine stand with typical local products: grilled, spit, cooking & pizza. The evenings will be accompanied by musical groups.
- 9 San Bortolo Festival (Contrada Vardanega). Fourth weekend of August. This festival is niche because it takes place along the houses of the Contrada Vardanega. The specialty of this event is the Pizza cooked in the old wood-burning oven of the district.
- 10 Festival of San Francesco (Contrada Masiere). First weekend of October.
- 11 Santa Giustina festival (Location S. Giustina). Second Sunday in October.
- 12 Lighting the Christmas tree (Location at the Cross). December 8. The lighting of the large Christmas tree that stands out in Località alla Croce in Possagno, starts the celebrations dedicated to Christmas in Possagno. For children it is a moment of great emotion for the arrival of Santa Claus who will receive the letters with all their wishes. All accompanied by the traditional Christmas notes of the "MusiCanova Association" of Possagno. For young and old mulled wine and hot chocolate.
January 6. The Festa della Befana is dedicated to children who anxiously await the arrival of the old woman with her broom and the "basket" full of sweets. Before his arrival, Daniele Cunial tells old stories related to the legend of the Befana and the traditions of the town. Refreshments follow.What to do
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