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5 villages to discover in the enchanting Marca Trevigiana

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San Pietro di Feletto- Chapel of St. Sebastian

The Marca Trevigiana is home to places full of charm, small wonders that evoke distant memories and have the flavor of yesteryear.
To stimulate curiosity, we propose some villages located in the province of Treviso, expressions of Our rich cultural heritage and famous for both wine and food specialties.

FOLLINA:
is home to the Cistercian Abbey of Santa Maria, a complex built probably during the 1300s and blending Romanesque and Gothic styles; it is still inhabited by the Servants of Mary. The basilica of Follina has three naves and houses, among numerous works, a statue of the Madonna that is the object of pilgrimage. The most important rooms of the abbey overlook the adjacent cloister, and it is interesting to note how the small columns and capitals that compose it are all different from each other and perfectly preserved.

CISON DI VALMARINO:
is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and the scene of numerous events throughout the year. In addition to the historic center, Cison di Valmarino is home to the town hall, parish church and other buildings.The village is overlooked by the Castelbrando fortress, of medieval origin but transformed into a stately residence by the Brandolini Counts, who lived there until the mid-1900s. Now the site of a renowned hotel with spa, its structure also contains restaurants, a museum and an indoor theater.

VITTORIO VENETO:
was born from the union of the ancient cities of Ceneda and Serravalle. Ceneda houses the cathedral and is the seat of the diocese of Vittorio Veneto and the bishop’s seminary. It is dominated by the Castle of San Martino, the ancient residence of the bishops-counts; it houses the Museo della Battaglia (Museum of the Battle), which displays memorabilia from World War I and in particular the Battle of Vittorio Veneto.

SERRAVALLE:
is an obligatory transit center for those arriving from the north, and to this is due its fortune and prosperity led by the powerful Da Camino family. Serravalle is dominated by the ancient castle, Castrum, offers numerous religious architectures and palaces from the Renaissance period, Piazza Flaminio, and the Da Ponte Theater. There are numerous opportunities offered by the city of Vittorio Veneto, from museums to trails surrounded by greenery.

SAN PIETRO DI FELETTO:
The parish church, a building of Lombard origin, has a large frescoed exterior portico from which the view of the surrounding hills can be admired. The interior is essential and houses the ancient baptismal font, surrounded by a fully frescoed chapel. The walls of the nave are also frescoed with works by various authors, dating from the 13th to 15th centuries.

What are you waiting for?

A short tour might be ideal for discovering these wonders of the Marca Trevigiana.

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