The best traffic-free bike rides around Mareno Di Piave

The Castle of Collalto is an ancient medieval manor founded in the 12th century by the noble family of the Counts of Collalto. Strategically positioned on a hill overlooking the Piave plain, the castle soon became the hub of a vast and powerful feud. Over the centuries, the structure transformed from a military fortress into a splendid noble residence, enriched with works of art including frescoes by Pordenone. Unfortunately, its crucial position on the front line during World War I led to its almost total destruction under bombardment. Today, of the glorious original complex, the evocative ruins remain, dominated by the imposing 12th-century master tower, the defensive walls, and the nearby church of San Giorgio, which bear witness to the millennial charm of one of the most important historical sites in the Marca Trevigiana.

Located on the summit of Colle di Giano, the Castle of Conegliano is the historical emblem of the city and a privileged sentinel over the Venetian plain. Of the ancient medieval complex, the strategic heart of the village since the 12th century, the Bell Tower stands out today, the only surviving element along with part of the walls and the Guard Tower. Inside, the Civic Museum houses a precious collection ranging from archaeological finds to important pictorial works. From the top of the tower, the view is breathtaking: on clear days, the gaze sweeps from the rooftops of the historic center, adorned by the frescoed facades of via XX Settembre, to the crests of the Prealps and the Prosecco vineyards. Reachable via charming cobbled streets or staircases immersed in greenery, the castle is not just a monument, but a meeting place where history blends with the beauty of the Treviso landscape.

Ponte della Priula is a dynamic hamlet in the municipality of Susegana, located on the left bank of the Piave river. The name of the locality derives from the noble Venetian family of the Priuli, who in the past owned vast estates and villas in this strategic area. Born as a crucial crossing point where ancient Roman roads intersected, today the hamlet is an important residential and commercial center of the Marca Trevigiana. Its modern development is inextricably linked to the presence of the bridge, but the inhabited center also offers places of interest such as the Votive Temple, dedicated to the fallen of the Great War, and natural areas along the riverbanks, frequented for walks and outdoor activities in a landscape that blends wartime history and river nature.

Beautiful view of the Piave from the bridge between Ponte della Priula and Susegana.

The chapel is located in the heart of the Treviso area, along the road connecting Collalto to Barbisano. This small sacred building stands precisely in the place where, according to tradition, Blessed Giuliana was born around 1186. It is a place very dear to the local community, immersed in a suggestive hilly landscape between the municipalities of Susegana and Pieve di Soligo. Inside, one can feel a simple and authentic spirituality, linked to the figure of Giuliana who, before founding the Venetian monastery, lived her youth here. The joint dedication to Saint Lucia underlines the continuity of popular devotion for eye health, making it an intimate pilgrimage destination deeply connected to the roots of the Collalto family.

The Castle of San Salvatore in Susegana, owned by the Collalto counts (privately owned), is an imposing medieval fortified complex, built in the second half of the 13th century as a strategic fortress. It later became a stately home and cultural center during the Renaissance, hosting artists such as Cima da Conegliano and writers such as Giovanni Della Casa. It suffered extensive damage during the First World War before being restored for special events.

Conegliano Castle dominates the city from its hilltop position. The first document mentioning it dates back to 1016 AD, but the structure reached its maximum extension in the fourteenth century, thanks to the influence of the Scaligeri and Carraresi rulers.

From the small road that leads up to the castle you can admire a magnificent view of the city of Conegliano.