Sandrigo: Culture, Churches and Festa del Bacalà

Sandrigo combines historic buildings, sacred art, a cultural route certified by the Council of Europe, a fishing concession and an annual festival. If you want to discover Veneto independently and get to know not just a single attraction but the different facets of a place, the municipality offers a varied selection. The sites are spread across Sandrigo itself and the districts of Lupia and Ancignano.

Historic Buildings and Villas

One of the notable buildings is Palazzo Mocenigo. It was built at the end of the 16th century in the centre of Lupia. After being acquired by the municipality of Sandrigo in 1988, the palazzo was restored. In Ancignano stands Villa Mascotto, which was built in the 17th century and remodelled and renovated over time, particularly in the 19th century.

A different architectural development can be seen in Villa Sesso Tonolli Bordignon. The old Gothic-style villa acquired the form of the present-day complex through works carried out in the 18th century. It consists of the main building, the Oratory of San Gaetano and a barchessa. The individual buildings show how the use and appearance of historic complexes could change over several centuries.

Churches with Different Stylistic Features

The churches in Sandrigo and its districts also have different points of focus. The Oratory of San Francesco di Paola houses a Rococo altar made of white stone from the Berici Hills. The Trissino Oratory in Sandrigo was commissioned in 1610 and is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary.

The Church of Santa Maria e dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo has a Latin cross floor plan, a large dome and a Baroque façade inspired by Palladian architecture. In Lupia, the parish church of Santo Stefano has largely preserved its original 15th-century appearance. It is considered a well-preserved example of flourishing Gothic architecture.

In Ancignano, the Church of San Pancrazio was built and consecrated in 1531. However, the complex is considered older and is dated approximately to the 13th century. This dating in particular distinguishes the church from the documented construction and consecration history of the present-day building.

Route and Fishing Area

Sandrigo is also part of the international Via Querinissima network. This cultural route, certified by the Council of Europe, includes Sandrigo as an important stage. This means that the town can also be viewed in the context of a cross-border cultural route without losing sight of its own historic buildings.

The fishing concession of A.S.D. Bacino Astico Leogra covers the Torrente Astico, including its tributaries and feeder streams, from the village of Ristel in the municipality of Lastebasse to the bridge on the S.P. 248 in the municipality of Sandrigo. This precise extent describes the geographical scope of the concession and connects several places along the waterway.

A Fixed Date in the Annual Calendar

Since 1989, the Festa del Bacalà alla Vicentina has been held every year in Sandrigo. The festival is therefore a recurring part of the local annual calendar and complements the historical and architectural themes with a clear reference to regional culinary culture.

More Destinations for Your Selection

If you would like to add more destinations to your travel plans, you can also include Arsiero, Lumignano, Mossano, Longa, San Giuseppe, Montecchio Precalcino, Villaga and Bassano Del Grappa in your further selection.

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