The Montello
Montello is a unique hill, placed in a strategic position within Veneto region as it can be used as a base to reach different destinations and tourist centers. It is the first hill of the Veneto plain you meet traveling by sea, from the Venetian lagoon, to the Dolomites. The Montello is important for its history as it used to be “the wood of Serenissima”, a strategic place for Venice Republic in the XVII century because its wood was used to build the fleet of Venice Arsenal. Another important sign from history comes from the First World War that was fought in this area, from the Monte Grappa to the Montello hill, as important monuments testify. For people living around this area, from Treviso, Padova and Venezia the Montello is day trip destination, a place to go for a long bike ride or a for a most “aggressive” mountain biking trip, across its beautiful path. For the less sportive person the Montello is well known for its cousine and local food that can be tasted in the lots of restaurants and agriturismo open during the weekends. Traditional dishes, products and wines coming from this particular ground, of a red colour, are really appreciated. The Montello is also a strategic place because of its central position that allows to reach the most important art cities in Veneto in one hour driving, as well as the most important beaches or mountains around. Staying one week in this beautiful area reach of green and history permits to taste very different destinations and tourist products