Bassano del Grappa bids for Italian Capital of Culture 2029: art, youth

Bassano del Grappa launches bid for Italian Capital of Culture 2029

Building on the title of Città Veneta della Cultura 2025, Bassano del Grappa has put forward a renewed candidacy for the Italian Capital of Culture 2029. The proposal seeks to pair historical and artistic heritage with contemporary projects that increase accessibility, engage younger generations and promote sustainability.

• Heritage and collections: the Civic Museums hold works from Jacopo Bassano to Lorenzo Lotto and Artemisia Gentileschi, alongside important holdings related to Antonio Canova and the Remondini printmakers.
• Urban regeneration: the “Risorgimento Urbano” plan foresees the reuse of disused historic buildings as cultural hubs, co‑working spaces and residences for young creatives.
• Sustainability and mobility: the bid emphasizes soft mobility and modern infrastructure to better connect the town with the surrounding pedemontane area.
• Territorial role: Bassano aims to strengthen its position as a meeting point between lowland and mountain regions—linking Padua, Vicenza and Trento—and to foster networks with universities and local industries.

The candidacy intends to convert local cultural attention into a shared, long‑term project by involving communities, cultural operators and new generations. Local authorities and regional bodies have voiced support for the proposal, which seeks to place culture at the centre of sustainable social and economic development for the area.