The best road cycling routes around Salzano

The Cosma Mill (formerly Pavanetto) is one of the four currently present in the municipal area, silent witnesses of a time when water was a precious resource and marked daily life. Dating back to the 15th century, as per a document that sets its construction date to 1470, and belonging to the noble families Donà, Contarini, and Zen, it remained active until 1995. It marks the initial/final stage of the Four Mills cycle path completed in 2019.

historic villa, to visit

Mira is a municipality in the metropolitan city of Venice located along the Riviera del Brenta, a territory historically famous as a holiday resort for the Venetian nobility. The inseparable bond with water characterizes the entire urban landscape, crossed by the Naviglio del Brenta and embellished by extraordinary patrician villas. Among these stands out the famous Villa Foscari, known as "La Malcontenta", an architectural masterpiece designed by Andrea Palladio and included in the UNESCO World Heritage. In addition to its extraordinary historical-artistic richness, Mira boasts significant economic importance due to its historic chemical and industrial center, which developed in the twentieth century close to Porto Marghera. Today the town combines the memory of the villa civilization, its strategic proximity to the Venetian lagoon, and a vibrant productive reality, configuring itself as a crucial cultural and economic hub of the territory.

Located in Mira Taglio along the Riviera del Brenta, the Palazzo Bonlini complex (also known as Villa Bonlini) is a historic Venetian residence built between the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Recognizable in the famous 18th-century prints by Coronelli and Costa, the original property included the dominical body, a monumental barchessa, a casino, and an oratory, the latter now disappeared, all immersed in a grandiose park. In addition to its architectural value, the site holds great importance for industrial archaeology: its barchessa actually became the first seat in Mira for the activities of the renowned Distilleria Drioli, a historic Dalmatian company known worldwide for the production of Maraschino. Today the palace, partially modified over the centuries, is owned by the Opera Pia Casa Paterna.

The Stradon del Bosco is a historic itinerary that develops along the southern slope of Montello, in the province of Treviso. This fascinating route, predominantly flat and immersed in nature, runs for long stretches along the Canale del Bosco, an artificial hydraulic work built in the 16th century to divert the waters of the Piave for irrigation and production purposes. Ideally connecting the area of Crocetta del Montello and Montebelluna to Nervesa della Battaglia, the road today represents an ideal destination for lovers of trekking, running, and cycle tourism, particularly for gravel and road bike enthusiasts. In addition to offering suggestive views of the pre-Alpine landscape and the typical oak woods of the hill, the trail intersects the historic "prese" (intakes) of Montello, combining naturalistic beauty with the historical memory of the territory.

Loop to Fusina with a descent along the Riviera del Brenta, truly an unmissable classic

Very beautiful. Slightly uphill, very pleasant for the landscapes and views of the very well-maintained houses in a natural setting.

The Church of Santa Cristina in Quinto di Treviso, located in the hamlet of the same name, is an artistic and historical treasure set within the Sile Park. Founded in ancient times, it is especially famous for housing the splendid Pala di Santa Cristina (1505) by Lorenzo Lotto, a Renaissance masterpiece depicting the Madonna and Child between Saints. The building, with its simple and harmonious facade, stands a short walk from the riverbanks, integrating into a landscape of extraordinary serenity. In addition to Lotto's canvas, the interior preserves frescoes and decorations that bear witness to centuries of Venetian faith and culture. Due to its location and artistic value, it represents an essential stop for those who travel the nature trails along the Sile or visit the surroundings of Treviso.