Itinerary: Lonigo, Sarego and Alonte

This itinerary takes you through three municipalities – Lonigo, Sarego, and Alonte – offering a complete experience of art, architecture, rural landscapes, local commerce, and traditional craftsmanship.

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The journey begins in Lonigo, among the charming streets of the historic center, perfect for a pleasant walk and a coffee in the main square. Along the route, you can admire the Medieval Torrione, Palazzo Pisani, the 19th-century cathedral (Duomo di Lonigo), and the ancient parish church (Antica Pieve di Lonigo).

The route continues toward Sarego, set in a rural landscape, ideal for a break and a visit to Villa Trissino, a Palladian masterpiece, and Villa Favorita.

The itinerary ends in Alonte, among hills and vineyards, where you can enjoy an authentic experience with panoramic views and local food and wine tastings.

The journey through the Guà area continues with local shops and businesses that reflect the identity of the territory, from craftsmanship to traditional products. Walking through Lonigo, Sarego, and Alonte, you can discover local excellences and enjoy an authentic and memorable experience.

By car and on foot

FULL DAY

For everyone – easy

(please check the opening hours and access conditions of each site)

Explore the stages

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Observation Points

The medieval tower called Torrione

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The first sources date back to 976, but it appears that the walls of Lonigo Castle were already built by the Romans (150-100 BC), who founded several colonies in the Vicenza area to guard the mountains and counter the invasions of the Alemanni. The castle, under the Counts of Vicenza, was located on a hill along the Novo river. Under Scaliger and Venetian rule, sieges and destruction ceased, but by the 16th century Lonigo Castle was almost in ruins as the City of Vicenza had suspended its maintenance. Today only the Keep (Torrione), approximately 33 meters high, and the Scaliger Tower, which became a prison (Prison Tower), remain.

Palazzo Pisani

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Built in 1556 on pre-existing structures and of uncertain attribution, is a Renaissance building with four floors. It features two noble floors and an imposing façade with rusticated stonework and mullioned triple windows.
Over time, it was expanded with 18th-century side wings and enriched with both interior and exterior decorative elements, including frescoes, monumental staircases, and refined architectural details, while still preserving its original sober structure.

Church of the Most Holy Redeemer

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Duomo del Santissimo Redentore di Lonigo originated as a votive temple after the miraculous end of the 1855 cholera epidemic. Built between 1877 and 1895 to a design by Giacomo Franco, it stands on a historic site linked to the town’s ancient castle. The church features an eclectic style that combines Romanesque, Pisan, and Byzantine elements, with a façade decorated with a rose window, blind arcades, and stone and marble details.

Barchessa and Colombara of Villa Trissino

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The villa was commissioned from Palladio by brothers Francesco and Ludovico Trissino, prominent figures of the Vicenza aristocracy. Begun in 1553, it was intended to be the largest and most imposing villa in the Vicenza area, as mentioned by Palladio in The Four Books of Architecture. Of the grandiose project, part of the boundary wall, the tower, and the barchesse remain.

Villa Favorita

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Villa da Porto known as 'la Favorita' is a Venetian villa in Palladian style built by Giovanni Battista da Porto in 1714-1715 and attributed to architect Francesco Muttoni. It stands on an elevated hill overlooking the entire plain of Monticello di Fara, a hamlet in the municipality of Sarego.

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