Dolo
Dolo, a wonderful town in Veneto
Dolo, also known as El Dòlo in Venetian language, is an Italian municipality with around 15,000 inhabitants. Located in the metropolitan city of Venice, in Veneto, it is famous for hosting the union of municipalities Riviera del Brenta, one of the most suggestive and fascinating areas of Veneto.
The physical geography of Dolo
The municipality of Dolo extends on both banks of the Naviglio del Brenta and its territory is crossed by numerous waterways, including the Seriola, the Serraglio (river), the Brentoncino and the Tergolino. In the center of the city, the Naviglio divides forming the Bassa island, offering a unique and suggestive spectacle.
Dolo and its origins
There aren't many sources about the birth of Dolo, but in a document preserved in the State Archives of Padua, it is revealed that in 1241 a tower was present in this territory. A drawing dating back to 1463 depicts a small tower on the northern bank of the Brenta, from which the toponym Dolo is thought to have originated. Other scholars, on the other hand, trace the toponym Dolo back to the ancient Paduan lineage of Dotto dei Dauli or to the figure of Dolo Dotto, who had properties in the territory.
The history of Dolo
The city of Dolo has an ancient and rich history of special events. Among these, the legend of the "Madonna dei Molini" is famous, still venerated in the city today. On April 17th, 1813, a blind man named Giovanni Candian was miraculously given back his sight thanks to the intervention of the Madonna dei Molini.
What to see in Dolo
Dolo is a town full of treasures and historic places to visit. Among these, the San Giovanni Battista bridge, a Renaissance-style arched bridge, which crosses the Naviglio del Brenta, which was designed by Andrea Palladio. A short distance from here, visitors can admire Villa Pisani, built on the orders of Doge Alvisio IV Pisani in the 18th century.
The complete list of all the places of interest in Dolo is extensive and varied, but we can mention the demesne mill or the Da Mula Palace.
Dolo, city of wine tourism
In addition to its history and monuments, Dolo is famous for its wine production, especially Prosecco. The city offers Prosecco wine tours through the hills of the territory, where visitors can appreciate the wine in every shade. Additionally, every September, the Prosecco Festival takes place, a unique opportunity to taste the famous wine and enjoy the festivities and musical performances.
A last-minute trip to Dolo
If you are looking for a last-minute trip to Dolo, don't miss the Carnevale delle Vesti Verdi e dei Soenatori in Mosson. A typical festival of Venetian tradition held every year in February. For the rest of the year, however, Dolo offers a wide choice of agritourisms and restaurants where you can enjoy the typical products of Venetian culinary tradition.
