Mareno di Piave
Welcome to Mareno di Piave: a small historic town in Veneto
Hello everyone! Today I will talk about a beautiful town located in Veneto, Mareno di Piave, or as the locals call it: "Marén". With a population of almost 10,000 inhabitants, Mareno di Piave is a place that has many treasures to discover.
Discover the physical geography of Mareno di Piave
Mareno di Piave is located in the high Treviso plain, a few kilometers from Conegliano. The municipal territory is wide and also includes the hamlets of Ramera and Soffratta, which are bathed by the Monticano river. Although the Piave river only affects the extreme south of the municipal territory, at the border with Spresiano, it is still an important presence for the life of Mareno di Piave.
The history of Mareno di Piave
Mareno di Piave has an ancient history, as evidenced by archaeological finds dating back to the Roman era. However, it is in the Middle Ages that the town begins to have significant development. One of the main roads in the region, Via Ungaresca, passes right through Mareno di Piave. This road represented the main connection between Marca Trevigiana and Friuli, and crossed the current hamlets of Santa Maria del Piave, Bocca di Strada and Ramera.
Other important events in the history of Mareno di Piave include the construction of a structure called "Hospitale" in 1009 near the monastery of Santa Maria del Piave. This structure was intended to accommodate pilgrims on their travels. In addition, the first hydraulic reclamation works of the territory were carried out, which continued for several centuries, even after the famous flood of the Piave river in 1368.
Over the centuries, Mareno di Piave was dominated by the larger town of Conegliano and, subsequently, in 1388 it became part of the Republic of Venice, under whose control it remained until the fall of the Republic at the hands of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1797.
The symbols of Mareno di Piave
The coat of arms and the banner of Mareno di Piave date back to 1975 and represent the historical identity of the town. The banner is a split cloth of white and yellow.
The monuments and places of interest in Mareno di Piave
Mareno di Piave offers many monuments and places of interest. Among the religious architectures, one of the most visited places is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, the parish church of Mareno. Other places of worship include the Church of Saints Lorenzo and Marco evangelista, the parish church of Soffratta, and the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lourdes, the parish church of Santa Maria.
Mareno di Piave is also rich in Venetian villas such as Villa Tron, the Donà family, Villa Montalbano Balbi Valier Paoletti, Villa Lavezzari Mantese Angelina, and Villa Wiel Dall'Armellina.
Society in Mareno di Piave
From a demographic point of view, Mareno di Piave has a population of about 10,000 inhabitants. There are also 648 foreigners residing in the municipality, making up 6.7% of the population. The most substantial groups come from Albania, Romania, Morocco, China, Senegal, India, Ukraine, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo.
Infrastructure and transportation in Mareno di Piave
The A27 motorway passes through Mareno di Piave and the Conegliano tollgate, located in the municipality of San Vendemiano, is the nearest access point.
Conclusions
I hope this short guide has been useful in getting to know the wonderful town of Mareno di Piave. If you are looking for a destination to spend a quiet holiday in Veneto, Mareno di Piave could be the perfect choice. Thank you for reading!
