Maser
Hi everyone, today I will talk about Maser, a beautiful municipality located in the province of Treviso, in the heart of Veneto.
Physical Geography
Maser stretches along provincial road no. 84 "di Villa Barbaro" and is composed of the hamlets of Crespignaga, Coste, Madonna della Salute and the locality of Muliparte. The territory is composed of a flat part and a hilly part, with the highest point reaching 496 m above sea level.
Origin of the Name
The name "Maser" comes from the Latin "maceries", which means "ruins" or "debris", referring to a landslide.
History
Maser has a very rich and fascinating history, dating back to the 11th century and featuring various members of the Ezzelini family. After their definitive defeat in 1260, the family's properties were ascertained and documented. Over the centuries, the name of the municipality changed several times, until it became the one we know today.
Monuments and Places of Interest
Maser is famous for its numerous tourist attractions, including the Parish Church of San Paolo, the monumental statue of the Homeland and the numerous Venetian villas, including Villa Barbaro and Villa Pasini.
Parish Church of Maser
The Parish Church of Maser, dedicated to San Paolo, is a sixteenth-century church that originally belonged to the parish of Cornuda. Among the canvas paintings inside, stand out "The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria" and "The Virgin and Child".
Monument to the Fallen
Inaugurated in 1923, the Monument to the Fallen of Maser is an imposing bronze sculpture representing the Homeland looking at its fallen son.
Venetian Villas
Maser is famous for the numerous Venetian villas present in its territory, including Villa Barbaro, Villa Pasini and Villa Cattuzzo.
Society
The municipality of Maser has about 5,095 inhabitants, of which 323 are foreigners.
Demographic Evolution
The population of Maser has constantly increased over the years.
Ethnicities and Foreign Minorities
As of December 31, 2021, the percentage of foreign residents in Maser was 6%.
I hope this brief summary has made you want to visit Maser. The municipality is truly fascinating and rich in history and culture!
