Castelfranco Veneto: Walk in the Medieval Center, Castelfranco Veneto, Italy

Short description: Discover the charm of Castelfranco Veneto, the birthplace of the painter Giorgione. Enjoy a relaxing walk through the public gardens and inside the beautifully preserved medieval walls, filled with traditional shops and cozy osterie

It’s Friday morning, market day, so we decide to park a bit further away from the well-known hospital parking lot to avoid the wait for a spot.

After a quick drive around, we find plenty of spaces in Via Giotto, near the high schools. We hop out and head towards the center, walking along Via Avenale and then Via San Pio X.

Via San Pio X almost feels like the financial district of this "castellana" town, with its many banks and insurance offices. A few more steps and, peeking between the buildings, we spot the Clock Tower.

The sun is hitting a bit hard today, so we decide to walk on the left side; at the traffic light, we cross and step under the porticoes. The delicious smell of freshly baked bread wafts under our noses, soon mixing with the scent of flowers from a nearby florist. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).