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A Guide to Asiago

Asiago is the capital of the Asiago High Plane, a region which is rich in tourist attractions because of its beautiful panoramic landscape and its historical importance. In ancient times Asiago was known as Cimbro di Sleghe. Sights to see include the Cathedral of San Matteo, the Military Shrine, the Park of Regina Margherita e della Rimembranza, the Astrophysics Observatory, There is also an eighteen hole golf course and an indoor skating rink offered for sports enthusiasts. Among the various Museums to see the Cuchi Museum, the Military Museum of Tresché Conca, the Timbra-Roana Museum, and the History Museum dedicated to the first world war.
In the region there are many events that tourists can join in such as the Festa del Prunno, the torchlight processions of the Fiaccolata Storica and the Fiaccolata del Kaberlaba, the Potato festival, the Festa dei Cuchi, the living Nativity scene, even Holy Mass in the Timbra dialect.
Gastronome lovers will love the world famous Asiago Dop cheese, it is the fifth most popular Dop cheese in Italy, the production of the cheese is limited by law to the territory of Asiago.
 
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