Culture in the Town Centre
In the centre of Lusiana stands the Chiesa di San Giacomo. Together with the Campanile, the church forms the eastern side of Piazza IV Novembre. The Campanile was built at the end of the 19th century.
From the bell chamber of the Campanile di San Giacomo, you can see the landscape of the Altopiano di Asiago. On clear days, Monte Cimone and Parco del Sojo are also visible.
In the heart of Lusiana, the Museo Palazzon is housed in a 17th-century building. Part of the exhibition is dedicated to traditional straw processing. “Sporte” and “capei” were made from “fastughi”.
In the Area Labioli e antichi lavori del bosco, visitors can see the charcoal burner's shelter with demonstration charcoal kilns. Also on display are the woodsman's hut with “biode” and “fogolaro”, the lime kiln, and water basins carved into the rock known as “labioli”.
Landscape and Nature
Above the Biblioteca di Lusiana, the Museo della Fauna Alpina provides information about mountain animals and the traces these animals leave in the forests.
In the Monte Corno area, the Giardino Alpino “Dario Broglio” is located in an area recognised as a Sito di Importanza Comunitaria (S.I.C.). The alpine garden contains more than 500 herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees typical of the mountains of the Province of Vicenza. These include rare species or species found locally on the plateau.
Places in the Surrounding Area
Villa Piovene is associated with the designation “palace” and is located in the vicinity of Lusiana. Villa Godi is also associated with the designation “palace” and is located in the vicinity of Lusiana. Castello Superiore is associated with the designation “castle” and is located in the vicinity of Lusiana. Cave di Rubbio is associated with the designation “cave” and is located in the vicinity of Lusiana.
Monte Alberelli is associated with the designation “mountain” and is located in the vicinity of Lusiana. Col d'Astiago is associated with the designation “mountain” and is located in the vicinity of Lusiana. Col del Gallo is associated with the designation “mountain” and is located in the vicinity of Lusiana.
History and Trails
The Cimitero Militare Britannico di Granezza is one of five British cemeteries on the Altopiano di Asiago7Comuni. It was established shortly after the end of the conflict, is protected by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and contains a total of 1,024 fallen soldiers.
“La Grande Guerra” covers the British and French sectors as well as the defensive line in the Monte Corno area.
The fully signposted nature trail on Monte Corgnon leads from Val Fontana along the slope and over the summit of Monte Corgnon through the forest to the Villaggio Preistorico on the ridge.
Following reservation, guided tours of the Pestarino dei Togna, the Maglio di Valli di Sotto and the Mulino Garzotto are available. All three form part of the Museo Diffuso di Lusiana.
