Cassola
Cassola: a picturesque town in Veneto
Cassola is an Italian town located in the province of Vicenza, in Veneto. It is a picturesque town, whose center is in San Giuseppe, also known as "Termine di Cassola". Inside the central square of the town there is a municipal building, where the municipal library and a detached municipal office are located. Cassola was founded during the 11th century, although the origin of its name remains uncertain.
Origin of the name
Cassola has ancient origins, dating back to 1085. Several sources agree that the name may derive from "casa sola" or even from a property linked to a Cassio. However, there is no definitive hypothesis regarding its origin.
History
Middle Ages
Until 924, Cassola's history was closely linked to the city of Bassano del Grappa. However, subsequently, Berengario del Friuli assigned the erancassolese countryside to Sibicone, bishop of the diocese of Padua. In 1085, the first description of the fortified settlement near the forested area east of Bassano appeared. In 1175, Cassola, like the city and the entire area of influence of Bassano, passed under Vicenza's rule.
The Republic of Venice
After the fall of the Visconti, who had acquired control of Bassano, Cassola passed under the dominion of the Republic of Venice. Despite the plundering by imperial troops of Filippo Buondelmonti degli Scolari and during the period of the League of Cambrai, Cassola grew in the 393 years of Venetian domination, increasing the number of inhabitants and the areas destined for cultivation.
Austrian domination and the Kingdom of Italy
With the Battle of Bassano and the subsequent Treaty of Campoformio of 1797, the entire territory passed under Habsburg domination. Cassola and its history during Venetian domination, the Lombard-Venetian Kingdom from 1815 to 1866, the Third Italian War of Independence in 1866, and the domination of the Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946) from 1866 are assimilated and overlapped with that of Bassano.
The Great War and the First Postwar Period
Cassola further grew in the early 1900s, with the request of the municipal coat of arms to King Victor Emmanuel III of Savoy, the construction of the railway station on the Trento-Venice Railway line, and the construction of the building headquarters of the "Rural male and female elementary school".
Traditions and cultural events in Cassola
Cassola, like all Italian cities, is distinguished by its unique traditions and cultural events. One of the city's oldest traditions is the "Feast of the Patron Saint", which is held on March 19th in honor of Saint Joseph. The inhabitants of the neighborhood celebrate with various events, including the distribution of bread soup and tasche, small homemade sweets.
Another important tradition is the "San Giuseppe Fair". It is held on March 19th, the same day as the Feast of the Patron Saint. During the fair, a large market exhibition of handicrafts, food products, and other local goods is set up. In addition, there are rides, restaurants, and live concerts.
Places of interest in Cassola
Cassola is a picturesque town, surrounded by the hills and mountains of the Venetian Prealps. One of the city's most famous places of interest is the "Villa Da Porto Bianchi", a sixteenth-century villa located in the Molvena hamlet. Other places of interest are the parish church of San Giuseppe, the church of Santa Maria Assunta, and the church of San Benedetto.
Traditional cuisine of Cassola
The traditional cuisine of Cassola reflects its cultural roots. One of the most typical dishes is "polenta e schie", polenta accompanied by river fish fillets. Another local specialty is "baccalà alla vicentina", a dish based on salt cod with onions and chili pepper.
Conclusion
Cassola is a unique town, rich in history, traditions, cultural events, and places of interest. Its traditional cuisine is able to satisfy the most refined palates, and its breathtaking landscapes will leave visitors speechless. If you visit Veneto, don't miss a visit to Cassola.
