Discover Costabissara

Costabissara can be explored through a range of different interests: archaeological finds, churches and architectural history, a wetland, and two specifically described cycling options. When looking for a hotel, it helps to consider these themes separately.

Archaeology and church architecture

The permanent archaeological exhibition is housed in Costabissara Town Hall. Its collection spans the Bronze and Iron Ages through to the Early Middle Ages and modern times. The exhibits include finds from the excavation on Via Mascagni and a significant bronze statuette of the Egyptian god Anubis. The exhibition therefore offers both a broad historical range and a specific object around which to focus an interest in archaeology.

The Chiesa longobarda di San Giorgio combines architectural history with a long history of religious use: it was built during the Lombard period and served as Costabissara’s parish church until 1920. Its west-facing façade and east-facing apse stand opposite one another. The pointed-arch style is also among its described architectural features.

At the Chiesetta di San Zeno, attention is drawn not only to its architecture but also to more recent work. Between 2009 and 2011, missing sections of wall and the roof were reconstructed, a fresco was restored, and electric lighting was installed. The small church consists of a single rectangular nave, 12.80 metres long and 5.10 metres wide. These measurements give the simple floor plan a tangible sense of scale.

Castle, oratory and villa

Castello Sforza Colleoni was rebuilt in 1285 after being destroyed by Ezzelino III in 1241. Today it is a private residence. The Oratorio di Sant’Antonio, a small church with walls decorated with frescoes by Gino Raselli of Asolo, is located in the castle park. The combination of the rebuilding history and a clearly identified work of art offers two different ways to explore local architectural and artistic history.

Villa San Carlo has its own historical story: it has been owned by the Counts Bissari since 1285. The park covers 60,000 square metres, including 3,400 square metres of lake, and is surrounded by around two kilometres of walls. The description of the park also lists 2,050 plants belonging to 271 species. The total area, water area and plant life each give a different impression of the estate; these figures should be read as separate details.

Wetland and cycling options

The Oasi delle Risorgive is an ecologically valuable wetland with numerous waterways and springs. In the sports lake, water rises naturally from the groundwater. The wildlife and plant life described include waterbirds, birds of prey, woodpeckers and wild orchids. For nature enthusiasts, both the waterscape and its diverse groups of animals and plants are highlights.

The two cycling options offer different experiences. Good Wheel’s Skills Track trains coordination and balance while cycling; artificial obstacles replicate roots, tree trunks and steps. The BMX Track, by contrast, is described as an approximately 200-metre-long, fully paved circuit with jumps, rollers and banked turns.

If you are looking for a hotel in Costabissara, you can use your interests to guide your travel plans: archaeological finds and church architecture, the history of the castle and villa, nature, or cycling.

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