The charming hamlet of Asolo, in the province of Treviso, Italy, is only about 50 miles from Venice by car. You might ask why would anyone choose to leave Venice, one of the most alluring tourist destinations in the world, and head to Asolo? Here’s why:

An ancient hill town awaits discovery

Although there is only one Venice, this tiny medieval town at the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains is considered among the most beautiful borghi of Italy—with opportunities for walking, hiking, and exploration outdoors. Surrounded by old walls, stone gates, villas, and ruins from centuries before, the town offers landscape views so breathtaking that it has been dubbed “The City of One Hundred Horizons.”