| Postage stamp 2005 |
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For the first time in twenty years, the Marca Trevigiana area has had its own postage stamp beginning May 26, 2005 Asolo was selected to represent it with a beautiful view of the city set in the green hills surrounding it next to the two monuments that are symbolic of Asolan history: the Civic Tower and the famous medieval fortress. The postage stamp showing Asolo is part of the 'Tourism 2005 series' together with two other Italian locations: so, for northern Italy, Asolo; for central Italy, Rocchetta a Volturno; and, for southern Italy, Amalfi.
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| The Touring Club orange flag |
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In 2005 Asolo received the Orange Flag, the mark of environmental tourist excellence for inland areas awarded by Touring Club Italiano. It is given to localities that meet the criteria concerning the development of quality tourism: optimising cultural heritage, conservation of the environment, culture of hospitality, access to and usability of resources, the quality of hotels and similar establishments, restaurants, and typical produce and products are just some of the key elements for obtaining the recognition.
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| Veneto city of culture 2003 |
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The Regional Council of the Veneto awarded the Municipality of Asolo First Prize and the designation of "Veneto city of culture -year 2003" for the variety and the complexity of its programme of cultural events offered as part of a long-term programme involving different forms of expression, with the participation of the whole area.
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| Most beautiful villages in Italy since 2002 |
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Since 2002, Asolo has been part of "The most beautiful villages in Italy" club. The awarding of the Anci mark attests not only to the great artistic, historical, and traditional heritage in the municipality but also recognises the fulfilment of a number of structural characteristics, such as the architectural harmony of the urban fabric and the quality of its public and private building heritage, and general characteristics regarding how nice it is to live in the village in terms of activities and services to its citizens.
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| City of the Esagono in 1999 |
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Asolo is part of the "Esagono", an ambitious project for the promotion of tourism involving Asolo, Bassano del Grappa, Castelfranco, Cittadella, Marostica and Possagno. These six cities with a strong historical and artistic traditions are proposed as a single wider "territory" made up of walled cities, museums, works of art, handicrafts, typical produce and natural landscapes on an irregular line where the plain of Veneto meets the foothills of the mountains.
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| Cittą del Vino since 1997 |
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Asolo is part of the "Cittą del Vino" (Wine Cities) association thanks to its wine production (with relative output with DOC designation Montello e Colli Asolani) and its commitment to favouring an economic and social development that respects the environment and local identities.
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| Member of the Associazione Cittą Murate del Veneto since 1995 |
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The Municipality of Asolo is a member of the Regional association for the conservation and optimisation of the walled towns and cities in the Veneto Region.
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| Members of Arteven since 1994 |
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The regional association for the promotion and spread of theatre and culture throughout the communities in the Veneto offers a theatre bill of prose that involves professional companies in the Veneto region. The activities consist of a large circuit of shows over the area, especially through the creation of festivals in cities and villages alike. Moreover it organizes themed seminars, publications and activities of promotion and education of the public.
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Conferment of the Coat of Arms, the Standard and the entry in the "Heraldic Book of Non-profit making organisations" - year 1931.
Scroll signed by Benito Mussolini - 9 July 1931
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