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For those who do not live in north-eastern Italy, Vittorio Veneto is the name of a battle. Or rather, THE battle: the decisive one that ended the Italian-Austrian hostilities during the First World War.
For those in the area, Vittorio Veneto (or more simply Vittorio, as the locals call it) is an elegant town on the slopes of the Trevisan Pre-Alps, rich in beautiful palaces and artistic treasures and surrounded by a gentle landscape of hills planted with vineyards.
Due to its location about halfway between Venice and Cortina d’Ampezzo and its history, this small town in Veneto can be considered a gateway to the Alps and a bridge to Germanic culture.
It is a destination still snubbed by mass tourism, which instead has much to offer the curious tourist. The heart of the city is a treasure chest of treasures and surprises: sumptuous palaces, characteristic views, riverside promenades, paths leading from the centre to the hills. And not a few shops to indulge in shopping, bars where you can enjoy a glass of wine – prosecco, of course – and restaurants where you can sample the tasty and varied Veneto cuisine.
After exploring the centre, stop in the area for a nice drive along the Strada del Prosecco e dei Colli Conegliano e Valdobbiadene, a trip to the beautiful and almost unknown Caglieron caves, or a trek in the nearby mountains.
There is no single historic centre in Vittorio Veneto. The city was born from the fusion of two historically distinct entities located a few kilometres apart: Serravalle and Ceneda, each with its own identity.
Although there is no single centre, it is not difficult to visit the attractions of Vittorio Veneto and its surroundings in a single day.
The events of the Great War have left an indelible memory on the territory: a visit to the Museo della Battaglia is therefore a must.
The first nucleus of the museum is due to the private collection of Luigi Marson, a Victorian animated by the desire to collect relics and documents to reconstruct a war event in which he himself had participated.
Today, the Museum of the Battle of Vittorio Veneto is a modern interactive and multimedia museum that makes use of visual effects, sounds, still and moving images and occupies three communicating buildings. One of these is the Loggia del Cenedese, an elegant Renaissance building attributed to Jacopo Sansovino, one of the greatest Italian architects of the 16th century.
In the museum rooms, not only the exploits of heroes are celebrated. Much more space is devoted to the absurd everyday life of war: the aim of the museum is to communicate the tragic reality of those years. Explanatory captions and videos speak a simple and accessible language that touches the emotional chords of visitors.
Flaminio Square is one of the main squares in Vittorio Veneto and considered by many to be the most beautiful. The current appearance of the square dates back to the 19th century, but it is still possible to admire splendid buildings dating back to earlier periods.
On the northern side of the square is Cesana Palace, built in 1485 to a design by Pisano da Treviso. It can easily be recognised by its splendid exterior decorations with Latin writings.
The Cenedese Museum is a museum of local history and art inaugurated in 1938 that tells the story of the territory between the Piave and Livenza rivers, from the Belluna Valley to the Adriatic Sea. The name ‘Cenedese‘ comes from the ancient Diocese of Ceneda, which later became Vittorio Veneto.
The museum is housed in the Palace of the Serravalle Community, built in the second half of the 15th century at the behest of the Podostà Gabriele and Domenico Venier. In neo-Gothic style, the palace is distinguished from other historical buildings in the centre by a beautiful tower with a 14th-century clock.
The museum consists of an archaeological section displaying Neolithic, Paleovenetian, Celtic and Roman finds, and an art section with ancient and modern paintings.
A visit to the adjacent Oratory of Saints Lorenzo and Marco of the Confraternity of the Battuti di Serravalle, richly frescoed, is also recommended.
Another architectural marvel of Conegliano is the Loggia Serravallese, located a stone’s throw from Piazza Flaminio; built in 1462, it was once the seat of political power. Its triple lancet windows and Gothic balconies are splendid.
A beautiful walk along the Meschio River starts from Flaminio Square, not to be missed because it is full of characteristic views and because it will let you experience a piece of local history.
The Meschio in fact plays an important role in the history of Vittorio Veneto: the temperature of the water was ideal for tempering sword blades. Note also the peculiar embankment reinforcements, known as meschietti.
The source of the river can be seen near the Vittorio Nord motorway exit: it is not particularly fascinating, but if you pass that way you can take a look.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta is the most important religious building in Vittorio. Located in the locality of Cenesa, it probably dates back to the 13th century but its current appearance in neoclassical style is due to a reconstruction made in the 18th century.
The church houses important works of art and the relics of Saint Titian, patron saint of the diocese.
A pleasant walk starts from the centre of Vittorio and takes about 30 minutes to reach the Sanctuary of Santa Augusta, a small church located in a magnificent panoramic position that offers an enchanting view of Col Visentin and the Prosecco Hills.
After admiring the sanctuary and the panoramic view, you can descend along the same route as on the outward journey or take the mule track that leads to the church of Santa Giustina.
If, on the other hand, you want to walk further, you can continue along the forest to Costa di Serravalle, return to the sanctuary and follow one of the two options described above. Be careful, however: for the walk from the sanctuary to Costa di Serravalle, you will need walking shoes as the path is steep and slippery in places.
Another beautiful walk that starts from the centre of Vittorio Veneto is the Sentiero delle Perdonanze (Path of the Forgiveness), a route of about 6 km with an elevation gain of 280 metres; unfortunately it is not well signposted but it is well known so if you ask someone in the area for information they will certainly be able to help you.
The walk allows you to immerse yourself in the hills surrounding the town of Vittorio and to discover along the way small churches, panoramic views and even Austro-Hungarian trenches
The arrival point is the Chapel of the Forgiveness, hence the name of the trail.
Vittorio, too, has its medieval castle: it is the ancient Castle of San Martino, of which we have written evidence dating back to the age of the Lombards and Franks. For centuries it was a noble residence, then became a bishop’s seat; among its illustrious guests in more recent years was Albino Luciano, the future Pope John Paul I.
The castle can be visited with a guided tour.
If you love wild natural landscapes, don’t miss the Grotte del Caglieron in Fregona, a fantastic attraction just 7 km from Vittorio.
To see the caves, which are partly natural and partly man-made, you follow a route over precarious-looking – but actually totally safe – wooden bridges that descend continuously downwards.
Along the way, you can admire waterfalls of several metres in height and impressive jets of water… and maybe even get a little wet, which is no bad thing on a hot summer’s day.
The original core of the cave complex is a large gorge carved by the Caglieron stream. The artificial caves, on the other hand, are the result of sandstone quarrying that began in the 16th century and continued for centuries.
The entire route is only 1 km long and is suitable for everyone; however, care should be taken not to slip. After crossing the gorge, you arrive at an old mill and another historic building now used for exhibitions and events from which you can see another waterfall nearby.
The Grotte are wonderful to visit in any season of the year: in summer they are appreciated for the coolness, in winter for the spectacular ice stalactites.
In the following map you can see the location of the main places of interest mentioned in this article.
There are typically two options for sleeping in Vittorio Veneto: a b&b in the centre or an agrotourism in the surrounding area.
B&Bs generally have affordable prices and good quality standards. Agritourism, on the other hand, is not always synonymous with inexpensive accommodation: some agritourisms in the Conegliano area are true luxury resorts, complete with swimming pool and spa.
A third option for those wishing to stay in the area are flats. Those in the historic centre are often furnished in a modern style and are suitable for those who want to have everything at hand. Moving a few kilometres from the centre you can find delightful flats furnished in rustic style, sometimes with beautiful period furniture; it is not uncommon to have a garden.
Getting to Vittorio Veneto by car is really easy because there are two motorway exits convenient to the city: Vittorio Veneto Nord and Vittorio Veneto Sud, both located along the A27 Venice-Belluno motorway.
The Vittorio Veneto railway station is convenient for reaching the city centre. It is served by regional trains on the Venezia-Belluno line; with just one change at the Venezia-Mestre station, one can easily reach Conegliano from numerous cities in the Veneto region and northern Italy.
Suburban buses connect Vittorio Veneto to the main towns in the province of Treviso.
The nearest airport to Vittorio Veneto is Treviso.
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Vittorio Veneto is a municipality in the province of Treviso located in north-eastern Veneto. It is about 40 km from the provincial capital; Venice is about 70 km, Belluno 35 km.
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