Passarella di Sotto

Discovering Passarella di Sotto

Hello friends, today I want to tell you about a small hamlet in the municipality of Jesolo: Passarella di Sotto. This enchanting place, surrounded by nature, has a population of about 750 inhabitants and borders the municipality of San Donà di Piave.

Physical Geography

Passarella di Sotto is surrounded by the beauty of the Piave river to the north and the irrigated-drawing channel of Bova Rosa to the west, which takes the resurgence waters of the Sile-Piave Vecchia river. Its geographical location makes it perfect for living in a peaceful and relaxing environment.

Passarella di Sotto: a gem between nature and history.

Monuments and Places of Interest

The hamlet hosts a beautiful church dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta. Built at the beginning of the 20th century, during the patriarchate of Venice of Giuseppe Sarto, future Pope Pius X, the church was expanded and blessed in 1930 by Pietro La Fontaine. In the 1950s, the Frova counts donated the church, the rectory, and the surrounding land to the community. The church and its surrounding area have become a point of reference for residents and visitors to the hamlet.

Economy

The economy of the hamlet of Passarella di Sotto is mainly based on agriculture, where direct cultivation is in clear minority compared to latifundism. Some of the main crops are corn, soybean, and wheat, and although the cultivation of apple trees is decreasing compared to previous years, it remains a source of income for the community.

Notes and Conclusions

In conclusion, Passarella di Sotto is a gem set in nature. With its geographical location, the church dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, its agriculture-based economy, and its welcoming population, Passarella di Sotto is a place not to be missed. If you decide to visit it, you will be immersed in an atmosphere of peace, relaxation, and tranquility. Don't forget to take a walk along the Piave river or admire the beauties of the Bova Rosa channel. Bye friends, until the next adventure!

Francesco Serra
Updated Thursday, Jul 7, 2022