stage winner KÄMNA Lennard BORA - HANSGROHE 04:32:11 2° LOPEZ PEREZ Juan Pedro TREK - SEGAFREDO + 00:00 3° TAARAMÄE Rein INTERMARCHÉ - WANTY - GOBERT MATÉRIAUX + 00:34 LOPEZ PEREZ Juan Pedro TREK - SEGAFREDO VAN DER POEL Mathieu ALPECIN-FENIX KÄMNA Lennard BORA - HANSGROHE LOPEZ PEREZ Juan Pedro TREK - SEGAFREDO Replay the live streamingGo to classifications Avola - Etna-Nicolosi (Rif. Sapienza) Best of stage 4 stage 4 Lopez: "I am going to enjoy this jersey" 17:57:04 stage 4 Kämna: 'Lopez and I made a deal, stage for me and Jersey for him' 17:45:29 stage 4 Juan Pedro Lopez is the 17th Spaniard to wear the Maglia Rosa 17:35:58 stage 4 Here's today's Top 10 17:21:30 stage 4 ... and LENNARD KAEMNA takes stage win!!! 17:08:55 stage 4 His Majesty Mount Etna 15:36:55 learn more info percorso profile map technical info The routeA stage through inland Sicily with a summit finish. The stage starts in Avola, passing Noto (the capital of Sicilian Baroque), Pantalica and Vizzini. In the approach to the volcano, the route undulates continuously, with no major climbs, though. Outside the urban areas, the road surface may be damaged at points. Inside the urban areas, the roads are usually narrow, with the common obstacles found in these stage finishes by the Rifugio Sapienza, as it has already done before, but the closing ascent is original. The climb begins in Biancavilla and intersects the Strada Milia (as in the 2018 Giro). Past the astrophysical observatory, the route merges onto the road coming from Nicolosi, heading for a ‘traditional’ finale at the Rifugio kilometresThe last 3 km are on wide and well-paved road. The road winds its way along wide hairpins, mostly on lava fields. There is a mild counterslope with 500 m to go, before the final U-turn (250 m before the finish). Here, the road goes up again along the home stretch (200 m, 3% uphill grade), leading to the finish line, on 7 m wide asphalt road. start / finish climb detail final kilometres itinerary timetable profile map technical info start / finish climb detail final kilometres itinerary timetable tourist info Gastronomy The Almond of Avola has ancient origins and, together with its vineyards and lemon orchards, characterises its territory. During the first half of the 20th century, almond cultivation was the leading economic sector of the town. By the 19th century, the botanist Giuseppe Bianca (Avola, 1801-1883) had already studied the local varieties and encouraged the production of hard-shell cultivars such as Pizzuta, Fascionello and early February, the almond trees in full blossom are a spectacular sight. The variety most cultivated is Pizzuta, resulting in a quality product appreciated all over the world, chosen for its incomparable organoleptic properties. Nowadays, the processing and commercialization of the almonds of Avola take place in qualified local Pizzuta is the most employed variety in confectionery, too. Its oval shape was praised by the writer Leonardo Sciascia, who compared it to the Annunziata’s perfect oval visage painted by the Sicilian Antonello da Messina. On such type of almonds, sugar assumes a flawless shape, without needing the addition of other ingredients. Thanks to the notable organoleptic properties of the almonds employed, the resulting confetti (sugared almonds) are a top-quality product, in high demand on the national and international market. Furthermore, if you happen to visit Avola, you must try almond granita and milk. Sicilian cuisine also combines almonds with local seafood in order to enhance its find out more about its history, you can visit the Museum of the almond and other typical products of Avola, in viale La Pira. Beverages Nero D’AvolaAnother well-known, excellent product offered by the territory is Nero D’Avola. Avola’s deep-rooted wine-making tradition is attested by a coin from Abolla, a Byzantine town mentioned by Stefano Bizantino in the 5th century from which the current town is probably descended. One side of the coin depicts an ox, symbol of lush pastures and fertile soils; on the other one, a fat bunch of grapes celebrates the quality of the wines locally the beginning of the 18th century, Londoner John Dryden, son of the famous English poet, while on holiday in Sicily and Malta, sojourned for some time in Avola, where he tasted its fine wines. Their high quality was later confirmed by other travellers, winegrowing and winemaking techniques were similar to those employed in the nearby city of Syracuse, as Giuseppe Bianca stated in his Monografia agraria del territorio d’Avola (1878). That reveals how the Hellenic methods and traditions persisted in the two adjacent territories until the second half of the 19th vine named after Avola is cultivated on short tree stumps, as was handed down by the Ancient Greeks, and allows current companies to produce excellent wines for the demanding international market. A delicious, full-bodied wine, Nero d’Avola is characterised by an intense ruby colour, at times amber, and a delicate, harmonious flavour. Served at 15-18°C, it is usually paired with different types of meat (grilled, roast, game or with sauces), Main sights The theatre, expressly requested by the citizens, was erected on the foundations of a church that the monks of the adjacent Monastery of St Dominic had started building, without ever completing it. The theatre’s front overlooked Piazza Santa Venera which, after its construction, changed its name to Piazza Teatro. The elegant building, horseshoe-shaped and with three tiers of boxes, according to the Italian tradition, was started in March 1872. As for the architectural aspects, the main sources of inspiration were the theatres Santa Cecilia, Palermo, whose front had been conceived by the architect Giuseppe Di Bartolo Morselli, and Piermarini’s Teatro della Scala, Milan. Stage machinery was designed by the engineer Fortunato Querian, active in Teatro San Carlo, Naples. The Town Theatre, completed in December 1875, was inaugurated the following year in April, while in 1882 it was named after Giuseppe Garibaldi, on the occasion of his death. Of special interest is the façade in Neo-Renaissance style, made out of golden ashlar. On the first floor, in the foyer originally conceived as a Concert Hall, a musical exhibition documents the story of the theatre and its prominent personalities, including the memorabilia and musical scores of the composer Salvatore Falbo (Avola, 1872-1927).Chiesa MadreChiesa Madre, the first church ever built in the town and documented in the Vatican with the name of San Nicolò (1308), was destroyed by the same earthquake that, on 11th January 1693, devastated the rest of the its reconstruction, not far from the coast and the Matubè estate, the marquis of Avola Giovanna and Nicolò Pignatelli Aragona Cortés sent Jesuit architect Angelo Italia (Licata 628 – Palermo 1700) from Palermo. On 16th March 1693, he started to trace the hexagonal perimeter of the new town and the two main street axes: the perpendicular intersection where the cardo (Corso Garibaldi) meets the decumanus (Corso Vittorio Emanuele), which also recalls the Christian cross, determined the centre of the urban plan. Around that, the architect defined a square area, which became the site of Piazza Maggiore (nowadays Piazza Umberto I). On 6th April of the same year, the cornerstone was laid in a corner of the square chosen by Italia; at the same time, the first town cemetery, connected to St Sebastian’s crypt, was built under the current particular interest is the “tower façade” (facciata a torre), which, conceived at the end of the 17th century, anticipated the late Baroque churches built in Val di Noto during the 18th century. Made of white stone coming from the Palma’s quarry, it has a straight, Renaissance surface. The first order, subdivided into five parts by pilasters with Tuscan capitals, has two niches with the statues of the Virgin and St Joseph with Baby Jesus. The side doors are identical to those in the church of San Sebastiano, Ferla. The most peculiar part of the building, rich in Baroque details, is the parvise, a sacred area circumscribed in 1774 by ten tall pedestals decorated with acanthus leaf in the rococo style, on which large, sandstone statues have been erected. Formerly, two of them stood on each side of the central Grande del Cassibile Nature ReserveThe Hyblaean Plateau is cut through by deep canyons. The most spectacular one, for its depth and breath-taking landscapes, is Cava Grande del Cassibile, which the artist Houël described in his Voyage pittoresque (Paris, 1785) as one of the wonders of in 1984, the nature reserve includes the protohistoric necropolis of Cassibile (1000-800 and the ddieri, limestone caves arranged on several floors dating back to the Byzantine belvedere is a panoramic view that can be reached through the lane departing from the provincial road Avola-Manghisi-Palazzolo. From there, you can admire the Cunziria cave, a rupestrian site used for leather tanning, consisting of several openings arranged on three landscape is dominated by the magnificent sight of Mount Etna and the port of Syracuse, while at the bottom flow the clear waters of river Cassibile, Cacyparis in ancient Greek, originating lovely ponds where people love to refresh themselves in the Old Market-PlaceIn the ancient site, the town market was situated in the Piano dell’Orologio, and consisted of caves and small shops where food was stored and sold. After the 1693 earthquake, the new market was held on three of the sides of Piazza Maggiore, while on the fourth one was erected the Clock Tower, just like in the destroyed ancient sale of goods continued until 1839, when, with the inauguration of the new street Syracuse-Modica in 1844, the main town square was expected to be more marketplace was moved to another site; however, after the Unification of Italy, new regulations on public health imposed the construction of a covered market. Consequently, the ground on which previously stood a Benedictine monastery was chosen as the new market location, and the project assigned to architect Salvatore Rizza (Avola 1830 – 1895) by the Town Council and Mayor Gaetano D’ new Town Marketplace, among the most fascinating in Sicily, was built between 1892 and 1895 on the north-west side of the hexagonal perimeter designed by Angelo Italia. The front of the neoclassical building, made out of fine Hyblaean white stone, overlooks a wide courtyard enclosed by railings, and includes an elegant loggia with round arches. The cornice contains the big stone town coat of arms, with a cross and three bees, a symbol of VeneraSince the 15th century, Santa Venera, the patron saint of Avola, had its temple in the Marchi quarter, on the east slope of the steep mountain where the ancient town was once located. Only the sculpture and the relics of the saint survived the 1693 earthquake, and were afterwards moved to the church of the new urban site, conceived to be earthquake proof by architect Angelo building was erected in Strada Cassaro (now Corso Garibaldi). The name Santa Venera was also employed for one of the town quarters and the square overlooked by the church, which later changed its name into Piazza bright eighteenth-century façade is made out of Hyblaean white stone. At the sides of the first order, marked by pilasters with Tuscan capitals, there are two niches decorated with shell motifs and rococo details. The central section is dominated by the massive portal, above which stands the cartouche, and characterised by the subtle perspective effects created by the pilasters with Ionic capitals and festoons. The second order is delimited by two obelisks and two volutes. The original dome collapsed during the earthquake that took place in January 1848, and was rebuilt by engineer Luigi Cassone on the pre-existing octagonal chapel is located at the end of the right aisle and contains the saint’s simulacrum. This more recent statue was created in Naples in 1863 by Raffaele Abbate, while its silver covering, where rose motifs prevail, was made in Catania by Emanuele Puglisi Cadullo in 1864. The chapel is characterised by delicate painted flowers and fine majolica floor tiles dating back to Marinaro and Vecchia TonnaraIn recent years, a place in town has undergone a profound transformation: Borgo Marinaro, the old fishing village where, thanks to a series of redevelopment projects, is now possible to enjoy the crystal-clear waters of one of the finest beaches in the area. Popular among young people and families, it is one of the major tourist attraction in town, supported by parking lots, bars and a traffic-restricted Marinaro also includes a monument of historical importance: the old Tonnara, the picturesque building where fished tunas were cleaned and processed. In the past, it was one of the major economic resources of the town, originally called “Tonnara di Fiume di Noto”, since the nets employed in this sophisticated system were dropped from the cliff near the mouth of the river Assinaro. This profitable business was at first rented from the Royal Court, then sold in 1650. At the end of the 17th century it was renamed “Tonnara di Fiume di Noto e Caponero”, the two adjacent fishing facilities having been merged. It was only at the beginning of the 19th century that the building assumed the name “Tonnara di Avola”. In the same period, the ownership passed to the Impellizzeri family of Noto; one century later to the Nicolacis of Villadorata. As a consequence of bankruptcy, it was purchased in 1902 by the Loreto family of Avola, who renovated the building and installed a plant for the production of tinned tuna. The business shut down in example of Industrial Archaeology, the Tonnara consisted of several parts. Particularly enchanting was its loggia, with its elegant arch facing the sea, used in summer to unload and weigh the tunas, in winter as a boathouse. Etna-Nicolosi (Rif. Sapienza) Gastronomy Nicolosi stands out in the Etnea area for a typical bread made with rye semolina: the black bread of Immanu which during famines, due to the rustic nature of the species, still managed to feed the population. Probably the first seeds were introduced from Germany by the Benedictine monks themselves who around the fourteenth century had founded the monastery of S. Nicolò. The traditional Nicolosita gastronomy draws its origins from the peasant culture and is based on “poor”, simple and genuine dishes based on local agriculture. Among the first courses, therefore, the pasta with legumes (pasta cch’i cicira, pasta with chickpeas, for the feast of San Giuseppe), with wild fennel, broccoli (vrocculi affucati), cauliflower, asparagus wild. Among the latter we mention the “aggrassato” veal (cooked slowly with onion and wine), ‘u fassumauru (meat rollé), roasted lamb and sweet and sour wild rabbits. Obviously, dishes based on mushrooms found in the woods surrounding the town are prepared. Typical almond and pistachio desserts, nougat and soft nougats, copper (a biscuit with a soft cocoa heart, covered with a dark chocolate glaze, delicately spiced) and skiers (sweet “cca liffia”: a chocolate), the substantial biscuit preferred by hikers departing or returning from Etna. The fried raviole stuffed with ricotta, cassatele, prickly pear mustazzoli, stuffed mustazzoli are linked to the Christmas tradition. Always typical of the Etna villages ù ciciliu or “cuddura” (probably from the ancient Greek κολλύρα (kollura) which means crown and originally emphasized the shape of toasted bread), linked to the Easter festival. In ancient times it was given to children as a sign of the risen Christ. In addition to traditional foods, Nicolosi boasts a huge variety of pizzerias and restaurants where you can enjoy excellent pizzas, and many varieties of fish and meat dishes, sushi, Mexican foods etc. etc. all accompanied by the excellent wines of Etna. Main sights Church of the Holy Spirit Located in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele in Nicolosi, it is the largest church in the country. Rebuilt on the same site to a design by Vaccarini between 1730 and 1750 after the earthquake of 1693, it has an imposing volume, a vertical momentum and more valuable materials than the previous construction. The bell tower stands next to the church in full architectural autonomy, adorned with two imposing cornices and a double base in lava stone. Inside the building you can see a small section of ancient floor dating back to 1669, a magnificent wooden crucifix and a painting of the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Sorrows by unknown authors; to these are added a valuable organ attributed to Cinquemani, a wooden choir of the seventeenth century, an oil painting by Michele Rapisardi depicting Sant’Antonio da Padova, frescoes by the Baron, ceiling and dome paintings by Conti-Consoli, plaster high-reliefs by Tower placed on the altar (the last supper, Sant’Antonio da Padova and the donkey).Museum of ceramic coated lava stoneThe first information on the ceramicization of lava stone dates back to the first half of the nineteenth century by Filippo Severati. The technique was taken up and developed by the master Barbaro Messina, a multifaceted artist, from the second half of the 1960s. With his research, Messina has revolutionized the world of majolica lava stone using it, not only for vases, plates, small tools; but also as a support for design objects and works of art. The extraordinary qualities of this material, namely durability, indestructibility and resistance to thermal shocks, offer various possibilities of use; in addition, following the ceramization process, this type of stone does not stain, does not retain grease, repels limestone and is easy to maintain. The creativity of the master Messina and the ability to translate the image of the Etna area into shapes determine the success of his artisanal and artistic production and the recognition as a living human treasure by Unesco. At the end of the nineties, thanks to the bond created between the master Messina and the Municipality of Nicolosi, which has always been a privileged place for the extraction and processing of lava stone, the School Museum of Ceramics on Etna Lava Stone was inaugurated in the artisan area of the of peasant civilizationLocated in via Garibaldi is an ancient millstone where there is a museum dedicated to the arts, aids and customs of the inhabitants belonging to the local peasant civilization. In this place it is possible to admire some artifacts relating to the pressing of grapes such as a tank, a press and some vats. Continuing on the ground floor there is a stable with food and barn where a “cart” and other objects relating to work in the fields are exhibited. The other rooms make up the “ispenza”, or pantry, where you can admire containers of wine, oil, wheat and some furnishings. The kitchen corner has storage rooms for wood and coal and an oven equipped with bread-making tools. The reception is located on the same floor, enriched by several display cases containing small finds relating to the peasant and pastoral civilization and tools of the artisan workshops of the time. Upstairs there is a small room for toilets and two bedrooms in which, in addition to the furnishings, a wooden weaving loom, a sewing machine, an ancient cradle and various religious and popular objects are also Palmento MontesantoWhere the tools and objects typical of the rural life of the inhabitants of the foothills are exhibited, is accessible from inside the “Giuseppe Anselmi” Municipal Park and was donated to the Municipality of Nicolosi by the Montesanto family. Il Palmento, in the “Greek” style, dates back to 1881 and has recently been structured. On the occasion of the Summer of San Martino, the preparation of the must is revived in the millstone, carried out by the “pistaturi” who, with the costumes of the time, retrace the ancient tradition of grape of the Etna Park: The Etna Park, headquartered in Nicolosi, was established on March 17, 1987 and is the first naturalistic body in Sicily. With its 59,000 hectares, it has the primary task of protecting a unique natural environment and the extraordinary landscape that surrounds the highest active volcano in Europe. The territory has been divided into four areas which correspond to different levels of protection as established by the legislator. In the “Integral Reserve” area (zone A) nature is preserved in its entirety by limiting human intervention to a minimum; the “General Reserve” area (zone B) is characterized by plots of land where there are peasant houses that recall the old rural architecture. Finally, the “Protection and controlled development” area (zones C and D) is significantly man-made in respect of the landscape and the environment. At the center of the ecosystem of the Park is Mount Etna, a World Heritage Site, with its lithological border of 250 km, the height of about 3,350 m and an area of approximately 1,260 km². The Park includes 20 municipalities in the province of Catania: Adrano, Belpasso, Biancavilla, Bronte, Castiglione di Sicilia, Giarre, Linguaglossa, Maletto, Mascali, Milo, Nicolosi, Pedara, Piedimonte Etneo, Ragalna, Randazzo, Santa Maria di Licodia, Sant ‘Alfio, Trecastagni, Viagrande, Zafferana Etnea; all of these municipalities have a population of about two hundred and fifty thousand Rifugio SapienzaLocated at an altitude of 1,910 meters above sea level on the southern slope of Etna, in the territory of the municipality of Nicolosi (CT). It is in fact the base of the Etna Sud ski resort, located at the end of the road that goes up the south-east side of Etna from Catania with the ski lifts that branch off alongside it with the Etna cableway. Seguicisui social# giro Do you want to keep up to date on the world of the Giro d’Italia and of the other races by RCS Sport? Sign upfor theGiro d’Italia newsletter
Lorenzo Fortunato, ganador de la Etapa 14 del Giro de Italia 2021. Alex González. Actualizado a 22/05/2021 17:50 CEST. --- Fortunato conquista el Zoncolan y Bernal abraza medio Giro en una etapa
stage winner DE BONDT Dries ALPECIN-FENIX 03:21:21 2° AFFINI Edoardo JUMBO-VISMA + 00:00 3° NIELSEN Magnus Cort EF EDUCATION - EASYPOST + 00:00 CARAPAZ Richard INEOS GRENADIERS DEMARE Arnaud GROUPAMA - FDJ LOPEZ PEREZ Juan Pedro TREK - SEGAFREDO Replay the live streamingGo to classifications Borgo Valsugana - Treviso Best of stage 18 stage 18 First victory in a World Tour race for Dries de Bondt. His last success was the Belgian National Championships on 22 September 2020 17:20:20 Live News What an effort by the four attackers and what a sprint by De Bondt and Affini, who comes second. 17:10:59 stage 18 The city of arrival: Treviso 16:57:05 learn more info percorso profile map technical info The routeThe route connects the Valsugana and the Venetian Plain through the Scale di Primolano and the Muro di Ca’ del Poggio, the only topographical impediments of the stage, leading to Treviso along straight and usually wide roads. As the stage passes through several urban areas, roundabouts, traffic islands and street furniture will be found along the route. In Treviso, the riders will be met with a circuit of approx. 11 km, to be covered only once. Final kilometresThe final circuit is played out on wide and flat roads, with the exception of a slightly narrower sector, from the ‑4 to the ‑2 km marker, and of a sharper corner with 3 km to go. Over the last 2 km, the road opens up, with just a final bend 1,200 m before the finish (on tarmac). start / finish climb detail final kilometres itinerary timetable profile map technical info start / finish climb detail final kilometres itinerary timetable tourist info Gastronomy Food and wine tourism and sports tourism can now be a winning combination: in Valsugana-Lagorai you can discover typical Trentino products and local dishes with a strong flavor of tradition, authenticity and unspoiled nature and green pastures meet the culture and passion of healthy eating, here come on our tables the best mountain flavors. From polenta with the famous Valsugana flour to the genuineness of the small fruits of Sant’Orsola; from the excellent sausages to the local dairy products, such as the typical alpine cheese “Vezzena” and “Lagorai”. But also honey, the apples of Trentino, the radicchio of Bieno, the medicinal herbs of Valsugana , the chestnuts of Roncegno are transformed into truly unique dishes thanks to the magic touch of the people who take part in their addition, in Valsugana-Lagorai the “Slow Food conduct” which aims to promote and safeguard the agri-food heritage of the territory: the good and healthy cuisine, here, is a treasure handed down from generation to yourself to a break from the rule. Enjoy your holiday by tasting local food and wine products. Beverages L’acqua in Valsugana è un elemento primario. Acqua Levico nasce da una fonte centenaria dell’Alta Valsugana, ad oltre 1600 metri di altezza. La posizione della fonte e la presenza di un ambiente naturale incontaminato sono solo alcune delle ragioni della qualità di Acqua Levico. Grazie alle sue proprietà organolettiche è una delle acque da bere più leggere d’Europa. Acqua Levico nasce pura e così arriva sulla vostra pendii della Valsugana, assolati e dal clima mite, ben si prestano alle coltivazioni di uva che, grazie alla passione degli abili viticoltori si trasforma in ottimo vino. Distese di viti, specialmente di uva Chardonnay, adagiate sui dolci rilievi attorno al paese di Borgo Valsugana, offrono la materia prima a diverse cantine locali (Cantina Romanese, Cantine Cenci, Cantine Terre del Lagorai ) per produrre lo spumante TRENTODOC metodo classico. Vengono prodotti inoltre vini chardonnay, solaris e pinot qualità delle uve ed il complesso e delicato metodo della rifermentazione in bottiglia, fanno del TRENTODOC il fiore all’occhiello della produzione enologica grazie alla materia prima di alta qualità e ai fornitori locali che, a Borgo Valsugana, viene prodotta anche la birra artigianale trentina del Birrificio degli Arimanni. Ricerca, legame con il territorio, sostenibilità sono le parole chiave che caratterizzano un percorso che nasce dalla passione per la birra artigianale, passa attraverso la ricerca dell’eccellenza e si materializza in un prodotto famoso per il suo gusto originale, il Parampampoli è una bevanda che riesce a riscaldare le fredde serate invernali e crea allegria durante le cene fra amici. La miscela segreta, inventata dall’oste del Rifugio “Crucolo”, ha un sapore forte che sa di caffè, grappa, vino e zucchero caramellato. Servito caldo e alla fiamma nelle caratteristiche tazzine del Rifugio è oggi una bevanda che identifica la di antica tradizione ottenuta dalla distillazione delle vinacce, la grappa non manca mai a fine pasto sulle tavole della Valsugana. La grappa valsuganotta viene prodotta con diverse aromatizzazioni con erbe e frutta locali: asperula, ruta, ginepro, mele, mirtillo, fragoline di bosco. Alla distilleria Vettorazzi viene anche prodotta la Stravecchia: una grappa invecchiata per diversi anni in piccole botti di rovere. Main sights Arte SellaThis is the international exhibition of contemporary art in nature that the Val di Sella has hosted since 1986. An immense open-air exhibition made of real works of art made with stones, leaves, branches and trunks. Arte Sella wants to be a creative process in which the work of each artist takes shape day by day on site, capturing from nature itself materials and the end, many works find a new home in museums or art galleries, while others are left on site to integrate completely with the surrounding vegetation. The most well-known example to the public is the beautiful Vegetable Cathedral, which has become an icon of the event. Its majesty and beauty remains visible in every season: covered with snow is an even more impressive Museum Borgo ValsuganaArte Sella deals with the urban space of the village, creating a path of enhancement of the architectural and landscape qualities of the historic center of Borgo Valsugana with the realization of some artistic installations. Controfacciata by Edoardo Tresoldi is a series of four-metre high metal mesh volumes at the “Casa della Comunità”. The installation reveals the decorative features of four Renaissance-inspired aedicules. The Flying Man by Cédric Le Borgne is also made with metal mesh and is located near the Venetian bridge, placing the attention of the observer on the Brenta River and on the relationship with the horizon of the mountains, framed by the profiles of the houses of the historic TelvanaAncient manor that dominates the valley since the twelfth century. It is reached through the Telvana staircase, which leads from Corso Ausugum to the Church of Saints Francis and Christopher. The oldest nucleus is located near the tower, resting on the primitive rock and inside you can admire the curtains that join the ramparts, now severed, that protected the residence. It can not be visited internally, but it can be reached with a beautiful mule track called the path of the castles and Bersaglieri Path starting from the center of interior of the former Spagolla Mill, one of the most evocative river corners of the historic center of Borgo, houses the permanent exhibition of the First World War in Valsugana and the Lagorai which preserves the evidence of the Great War in our territory. In Olle you can visit the exhibition Soggetto Montagna Donna, set up at Casa Andriollo, which symbolically retraces the female journey through the centuries .La Rocchetta is a small promontory just over 700 m high. located south of Borgo Valsugana. It has always played a natural function as a barrier located in the middle of the Valsugana and that is why, even during the war, it was used as a natural place of observation by both sides: both Italian and Austrian. The historic site of Rocchetta, open all year round with free entrance, can be reached by car, bike and bus in 5 minutes from Borgo to be missed in Borgo Valsugana is the Corso Ausugum with its shops and cafés, the churches of S. Anna, the oratory of San Rocco, the Venetian bridge over the river Brenta and Palazzo Valsugana cycle path, which crosses Borgo Valsugana and connects Lake Caldonazzo with Bassano del Grappa, is a real paradise for all lovers of cycling: 80 km along which culture is intertwined, history and unique natural landscapes between Trentino and Veneto. Two regions linked by a path of water that has become a path of culture like the great European paths. The river Brenta and its course represent a unique itinerary characterized by historical, cultural and artistic aspects and natural of extreme interest, through territories rich in attractions. Its waters accompany you along an easy path, mostly flat, suitable for everyone to spend pleasant hours of freedom in the name of sport and contact with and servicesThere are numerous rental and repair points where you can lean in case of need, while along the bike the Bicigrill serve as a refreshment point and Valsugana, there are many other interesting attractions to visit: starting from the First World War Forts such as Forte delle Benne and Forte Busa Granda up to Forte del Pizzo di Levico where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the high Valsugana and the lakes of Levico and Caldonazzo. Of historical importance and worth a visit are also the Castle of Pergine and Caste Ivano to Ivano is also known as the birthplace of the great statesman Alcide Degasperi and on the Tesino Plateau, a few km from Borgo Valsugana, you can visit the Museo Casa Degasperi, set up in the birthplace of Alcide Degasperi who tells the story of Degasperi and Europe. Treviso Food Local cuisine follow the excellent culinary tradition of is a list of typical dishes, which combine the lovely flavours of seafood and land coada is a hearty squab and bread soup, traditionally made from layers of bread, topped with grated cheese and boned wine-braised squab, which are then soaked in stock and baked for a few e fasioi is a staple of local cuisine. It is served as a thick soup made with creamed borlotti or Lamon beans, and ditalini pasta. Sometimes, a light mirepoix, or pork rind or cheek lard are used for added flavour. Traditionally, it is served on a layer of raw radicchio tardivo, and sprinkled with with ‘rosoline’ is made with tender poppy leaves which are picked in the springtime, before the flowers bloom. The leaves are quickly blanched, and then eaten as a side dish, along with other leafy green vegetables, or used to make tasty most highly regarded typical products include tiramisù, radicchio and Prosecco, along with Casatella Trevigiana DOP (cheese) and is a layered dessert made from sponge fingers soaked in coffee, and a custard-like cream made with eggs, sugar and mascarpone cheese. The first known recipe, invented at Le Beccherie restaurant, dates back to 1962. The name of this dessert comes from the local vernacular expression “tirame su”, a reference to the uplifting effects of its iconic ‘red’ radicchio first appeared in the 15th century. The winter varieties are grown by ‘forcing’ them after harvesting: left in the dark under tarps, the heads become crispier and Trevigiana Dop is a fresh cheese that was traditionally made in farmers’ houses using the milk left over from direct human consumption. This cheese is soft and creamy, with a delicate scent of fresh milk and a sweet, slightly acidic has been grown in the region since the Roman age. The stalks are ivory white, with hints of pink, and are used in flavourful traditional recipes such as risotto, or cooked ‘au gratin’, with morlacco cheese. Beverage Prosecco is the signature produce of the Alta Marca Trevigiana, and especially of the hills around Valdobbiadene. Here, halfway between the Dolomites and the Adriatic Sea, in a mild microclimate and on favourable soil, the finest Glera grapes are made into a balanced, characterful wine. Prosecco is an excellent pre-dinner sparkling drink. Covering a wide sweetness scale, from ‘brut’ to ‘dry’, it caters to a variety of different tastes. Points of Interest Treviso, the historical capital of the “Marca Gioiosa et Amorosa”, is known for the friendliness and the strong sense of belonging of its inhabitants. The town is a treasure chest of historical splendour, which includes the 16th century walls, the finely frescoed buildings, the iconic Fontana delle Tette (depicting a topless woman) and the traditional dei Signori is one of the most popular landmarks, and the main hangout for the locals. It is the most exclusive part of the city, lined by historical public buildings such as the Palazzo del Podestà (including the civic tower) and Palazzo dei Trecento. The beautiful Loggia dei Cavalieri, nearby, has a finely decorated from the central square, Via Calmaggiore, Via Palestro and the other main roads of the city are crowded with beautiful buildings, shops and traditional cafés and diners. If you’re in town, stop by one of the many typical eateries, and treat your taste buds to the specialties of local cuisine, paired with a glass of fine Prosecco. And at the end of the meal, taste the world’s best and most popular dessert, tiramisu – a favourite for date Canale dei Buranelli is one of the most iconic landmarks, a perfect photo-op location and an oasis of peace, with beautiful arcades and bridges, clear waterways and a rich wildlife (mallards, moorhens, ducks and coots). The canal draws its name from a nearby palace that was the property of a merchant family from the island of the streets of the town centre, you can admire the stunning, majestic architectures, and the finely frescoed buildings (13th-15th century) that have earned Treviso the name “Urbs picta”, which translates as “the painted town”.Treviso is the home of one of the major museum hubs on a national level, which is headquartered in the Santa Caterina complex. Here, you can admire the beautiful “Storie di Sant’Orsola”, a cycle of frescoes by Tomaso da Modena describing the fashion at that time (one of the first ever). The Museo Bailo, located in the Borgo Cavour district, is the world’s largest collection of artworks by the local artist Arturo Martini, and by Italy’s leading impressionist painter, Gino reopened, renovated and made digital, the “Collezione Salce” national museum, in Santa Margherita, is the world’s second largest collection of advertising posters after the one in is home to one of the most beautiful theatres in northern Italy, named after the popular tenor “Mario Del Monaco”. The theatre has hosted performances by the greatest opera singers worldwide, and is currently a leading venue for world-class events, festivals and concert a gentle walk along the tree-lined avenues, you may admire the ancient city walls, built in the Roman age and later reinforced under the Republic of Venice. The imposing gates are still some of the most iconic landmarks of the city, such as Porta San Tomaso, built in 1518. The winged lion carved on the pediment testifies to the bond to Venice. The Sile flows nearby, making the place the perfect destination for easy jogs and bike is an excellent bike-friendly city, with a long pedestrian-cycle route – the “Rastera” – that runs along the Sile, through the nature, all the way to the sea, and bike hire points to enjoy the ride carefree. Seguicisui social# giro Do you want to keep up to date on the world of the Giro d’Italia and of the other races by RCS Sport? Sign upfor theGiro d’Italia newsletter 3wFFFz. 200 359 401 327 446 427 366 308 131