Editing Asiago

{{Expand Italian|topic=geo|Asiago}}
{{Short description|Township in Veneto, Italy}}
{{About|the settlement in the Province of Vicenza, Italy|the cheese of the same name|Asiago cheese}}
{{Infobox Italian comune
| name                   = Asiago
| official_name          = Comune di Asiago
| native_name            = Slege
| image_skyline          = Asiago - 2615694751.jpg
| imagesize              = 200px
| image_alt              = 
|image_flag=Flag_of_Asiago.svg| image_caption          = Asiago
| image_shield           = Coat_of_arms_of_Asiago.svg
| shield_alt             = 
| image_map              = 
| map_alt                = 
| map_caption            = 
| pushpin_label_position = 
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| coordinates            = {{Coord|45|52|N|11|31|E|region:IT-34_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates_footnotes  = 
| region                 = {{RegioneIT|sigla=VEN}}
| province               = {{ProvinciaIT (short form)|sigla=VI}} (VI)
| frazioni               = [[Sasso (Asiago)|Sasso]]
| mayor_party            = 
| mayor                  = Roberto Rigoni Stern
| area_footnotes         = 
| area_total_km2         = 162
| population_footnotes   = <ref name="istat">All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute ([[National Institute of Statistics (Italy)|Istat]])</ref>
| population_total       = 6462
| population_as_of       = 31 December 2014
| pop_density_footnotes  = 
| population_demonym     = Asiaghesi/Slegar
| elevation_footnotes    = 
| elevation_min_m        =
| elevation_max_m        =
| elevation_m            = 1001
| twin1                  = 
| twin1_country          = 
|istat=| saint                  = [[St. Matthew]]
| day                    = 21 September 
| postal_code            = 36012
| area_code              = 0424
| website                = {{Official website|http://www.comune.asiago.vi.it}}
| footnotes              = 
}}

'''Asiago''' ({{IPA|it|aˈzjaːɡo|lang}}; [[Venetian language|Venetian]]: ''Axiago'', [[Cimbrian]]: ''Slege'', [[German language|German]]: ''Schlägen'' {{IPA|de|ˈʃlɛːɡn̩|}}) is a minor township (population roughly 6,500) with the title of city[https://www.asiago.it/it/altopiano_di_asiago/asiago/#google_vignette] in the surrounding plateau region (the ''Altopiano di Asiago'' or ''[[Sette Comuni|Altopiano dei Sette Comuni]]'', '''Asiago plateau''') in the [[Province of Vicenza]] in the [[Veneto]] region of Northeastern [[Italy]]. It is near the border between the [[Veneto]] and [[Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol]] regions in the foothills of the [[Alps]], approximately equidistant (60&nbsp;km) from [[Trento]] to the west and [[Vicenza]] to the south. The Asiago region is the origin of [[Asiago cheese]].  The town was the site of a [[Battle of Asiago|major battle]] between Austrian and Italian forces on the [[Alpine Front]] of [[World War I]].  It is a major ski resort destination, and the site of the [[Asiago Observatory|Astrophysical Observatory of Asiago]], operated by the [[University of Padua]].

==Culture==
[[File:Aeroporto Asiago.jpg|thumb|left|Asiago Airport]]

Until the middle of the nineteenth century many of the people of Asiago spoke [[Cimbrian language|Cimbrian]], a [[German language|German dialect]].

Asiago is the birthplace of Italian writer [[Mario Rigoni Stern]], and features prominently in his stories.  It is also described in [[Emilio Lussu]]'s ''[[One Year on the High Plateau]],'' Lussu was an officer in the [[Mechanized Brigade "Sassari"|Sassari Brigade]], and in his book the author describes the horror and violence of the war.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paratico |first=Angelo |date=2014-06-30 |title=One the greatest book about WW1 - A Year on the High-Plateau. |url=https://www.gingkoedizioni.it/one-the-greatest-book-about-ww1-a-year-on-the-high-plateau/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Gingko Edizioni |language=it-IT}}</ref>

==Battle of Asiago==
[[File:Asiago2001.jpg|thumb|right|upright|Alpine-War 1915–1918 Monument in Asiago.]]

The [[Battle of Asiago]] (Battle of the Plateaux) was a counter-offensive launched by the Austro-Hungarians on the Italian Front in May 1916, during [[World War I]]. It was an unexpected attack that occurred near Asiago (now in northeast Italy, then on the Italian side of the border between the Kingdom of Italy and Austria-Hungary). Commemorating this battle and the fallen soldiers of [[World War I]] is the [[Asiago War Memorial]], a monument and museum that is a popular site for visitors to the area.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sacrario militare di Asiago-Leiten e museo del Sacrario|publisher=Itinerari della Grande Guerra|language=it|url=http://www.itinerarigrandeguerra.it/it/27090/Sacrario-militare-di-Asiago-Leiten-e-museo-del-Sacrario|access-date=24 April 2013}}</ref>

In a later engagement in 1918, [[Edward Brittain]], brother of [[Vera Brittain]], was killed and was buried in the Granezza British military cemetery on the plateau. In 1970 Vera's ashes were scattered on his grave.

The Barenthal, Boscon, Granezza, Magnaboschi and Cavalletto Military Cemeteries at Asiago were designed by Sir [[Robert Lorimer]] in 1920.<ref>Dictionary of Scottish Architects: Robert Lorimer</ref>

==Sport==
The city is home to [[Asiago Hockey AS|HC Asiago]], a professional [[ice hockey]] team currently playing in the international [[Alps Hockey League]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.asiagohockey.it/|title=Asiago Hockey|website=www.asiagohockey.it}}</ref> as well as in the Italian top tier Serie A.

The [[Asiago Vipers]], based in Asiago, are a professional [[inline hockey]] team. The team plays in the highest Italian inline league.

* [[Enrico Fabris]], long track speed skater who has won three World Cup races.
* [[Ivan Lunardi]], one of the best Italian ski jumpers in history.
* [[Aldo Stella (skier)|Aldo Stella]], ski mountaineer and cross-country skier.
* [[Lucio Topatigh]], Italian ice hockey legend.
* [[Nicola Tumolero]], European champion speed skater.

== Asiago International Award for Philatelic Art ==
Since 1970 the "Circolo Filatelico Numismatico Sette Comuni Asiago" (Numismatic and Philatelic Chapter of the Seven Asiago Communities) has been awarding the prize for the best designed postage stamp of the year. Awards are also given for stamps with the best designs promoting tourism and for raising awareness of environmental issues. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Soares |first=Professor |date=2024-07-25 |title=54° Edição do Prêmio Asiago de Filatelia {{!}} Portal do Filatelista Temático |url=https://filatelista-tematico-blog.net/54-edicao-do-premio-asiago-de-filatelia/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |language=pt-BR}}</ref>

Recent winners:
* 2024 (2 winners) Czech Republic – Block of 4 stamps depicting works of William Shakespeare, and Luxembourg – Melting snowman holding parasol <ref>{{Cite web |last=Soares |first=Professor |date=2024-07-25 |title=54° Edição do Prêmio Asiago de Filatelia {{!}} Portal do Filatelista Temático |url=https://filatelista-tematico-blog.net/54-edicao-do-premio-asiago-de-filatelia/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |language=pt-BR}}</ref>
* 2023 Ukraine – "[[Russian warship, go fuck yourself|Russian warship, go...!]]" <ref>{{cite web |date=24 July 2023 |title=Stamp with Russian warship wins philatelic Oscar in Italy |url=https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/07/24/7412723/}}</ref>
* 2022 San Marino – Two stamps for the 50th anniversary of [[Doctors Without Borders]]<ref>{{cite web |date=16 August 2022 |title=San Marino wins top philatelic award |url=https://www.linns.com/news/world-stamps-postal-history/san-marino-wins-top-philatelic-award}}</ref>
* 2021 Switzerland – 3 stamps showing the evolution of cinema theaters and audiences<ref>{{cite web |title=The Asiago Top Prize Goes to Swiss Post |url=https://www.mintageworld.com/media/detail/14606-the-asiago-top-prize-goes-to-swiss-post/ |date=6 September 2021}}</ref>
* 2020 Portugal – Nativity scene with LED light in the North Star<ref>{{Cite web |last=Soares |first=Carlos |date=2020-09-26 |title=Prêmio Asiago |publisher=Filatelista Temático |url=https://filatelista-tematico-blog.net/50-edicao-do-premio-asiago-de-filatelia/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |language=pt-BR}}</ref>
* 2019 Liechtenstein – 3 stamps showing close-ups of birds' eyes<ref>{{cite web |date=10 July 2019 |title=Liechtenstein stamps win Asiago International Philatelic Art Prize 2019 |url=https://www.asiago.it/en/news/art_liechtenstein_stamps_win_asiago_international_philatelic_art_prize_2019/}}</ref>

==Geography==
===Climate===
[[File:Sette Comuni 1.jpg|thumb|left|The town of Asiago]]
{{Weather box
|location = Asiago, Italy
|metric first=yes
|single line = Y
|Jan high C = 6.2
|Feb high C = 9
|Mar high C = 13.1
|Apr high C = 17.5
|May high C = 22.6
|Jun high C = 26.2
|Jul high C = 28.9
|Aug high C = 27.9
|Sep high C = 24.5
|Oct high C = 18.8
|Nov high C = 11.8
|Dec high C = 6.9
|year high C = 17.8
|Jan low C = -1.8
|Feb low C = 0
|Mar low C = 3.2
|Apr low C = 7
|May low C = 11.4
|Jun low C = 15.1
|Jul low C = 17.3
|Aug low C = 16.6
|Sep low C = 13.5
|Oct low C = 8.4
|Nov low C = 3.3
|Dec low C = -0.9
|year low C = 7.8
|rain colour = green
|Jan rain mm = 83.82
|Feb rain mm = 78.74
|Mar rain mm = 88.90
|Apr rain mm = 96.52
|May rain mm = 101.60
|Jun rain mm = 104.14
|Jul rain mm = 73.66
|Aug rain mm = 101.60
|Sep rain mm = 76.20
|Oct rain mm = 93.98
|Nov rain mm = 109.22
|Dec rain mm = 78.74
|source 1 = Weather.com, Asiago<ref name= weather.com>{{Cite web |url= https://weather.com/weather/monthly/l/Asiago+Italy+ITVE1056:1:IT|title= weather.com|access-date=June 15, 2018 }}</ref>
|date=April 2013
}}

== Sister cities ==
* [[Noventa Vicentina]]
* [[Lockport, Illinois]]

== See also ==
* [[Sette Comuni]]
* [[Asiago cheese]]
* [[Asiago Astrophysical Observatory]]
* [[Asiago War Memorial]]
* [[Asiago-DLR Asteroid Survey|Asiago-DRL Asteroid Survey]]
* [[Asiago Hockey 1935|Asiago Hockey team]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
* [http://www.comune.asiago.vi.it/ Official site] {{In lang|it}}
* [http://www.asiago.to/ Asiago plateau] {{In lang|it|en|de}}
* [http://www.asiago7comuni.it/ Asiago7Comuni] news and general information {{In lang|it}}
* [http://en.comuni-italiani.it/024/009/index.html General information]  {{In lang|en}}
* [http://www.firstworldwar.com/battles/asiago.htm Battle of Asiago]  {{In lang|en}}
* [http://www.pd.astro.it/asiago/ Astrophysical Observatory of Asiago] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305195024/http://www.pd.astro.it/asiago/ |date=2012-03-05 }}  {{In lang|en}}
* [https://archive.today/20130824151702/http://thecampanileproject.org/campanile/index.php/veneto/vicenza/asiago Asiago on The Campanile Project]
* [http://www.ilpostalista.it/comunicati/varie_017.htm 47th Asiago International Prize for Philatelic Art]  {{In lang|it}}

{{Province of Vicenza}}
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[[Category:Geography of Veneto]]