Maserada sul Piave
Maserada sul Piave: a historic and picturesque municipality
Maserada sul Piave is an Italian municipality in the province of Treviso in Veneto, also known as Maxerada in the Venetian language. With a population of 9157 inhabitants, Maserada has a long and interesting history, evidenced by the numerous artifacts and monuments in the area.
Origin of the name
The name Maserada comes from the Latin word "maceries", which means rocky debris transported by the waters of the Piave river. This happened in the past when the river was not as controlled and regulated as it is today.
History
Maserada sul Piave's strategic location made it a crucial location since Roman times, located at the crossroads of the Via Claudia Augusta Altinate and Via Postumia. Numerous artifacts testify to the presence of ancient settlements in the area, such as tombs and ceramic artifacts, as well as some streets perpendicular to the Via Postumia and the toponym Castella, which recalls an ancient fort or mansio.
In feudal times, the territory was characterized by the presence of forests, swamps and waterways, such as the Piave river. This is reflected in the toponyms such as Ronchi, Saltore, and Salettuol, which testify to the economic activities and landscape of the area.
From the eleventh century, Maserada was included among the Collalto domains, while from a religious point of view it referred to the church of San Giorgio, a dependency of the abbey of Nervesa from 1231. During this period, the location maintained its strategic importance and was often crossed and plundered by passing troops, as happened in 1229 during the fighting between Ezzelino III da Romano and the Paduans, and in 1328 when the troops of Enrico di Valse camped there.
From 1340, Maserada was part of the Zosagna di sopra, one of the districts into which the podesteria of Treviso was divided and was part of the Republic of Venice. However, the presence of the Serenissima was definitive only from the end of the fourteenth century and brought stability only after the War of the League of Cambrai.
During the Great War, Maserada was one of the areas most affected and the population was evacuated in November 1917. In June 1918, the location became famous for the Battle of the Solstice, during which Italian troops conquered the Grave of Papadopoli, near Salettuol.
Symbols
The coat of arms of Maserada, granted in 1924, is composed of a shield surmounted by a red ribbon with the inscription "Comune di Maserada sul Piave." The shield is divided into four sections containing images of an eagle, a crenellated tower, a star, and a horned owl. The coat of arms depicts the figures and symbols that have been part of the history of Maserada.
Conclusions
Maserada sul Piave is a place rich in history and culture, a picturesque and charming municipality with monuments and artifacts from past epochs. The strategic location of the city made it an important location since Roman times, crossed by passing troops and witness to important historical events. The municipality also boasts a coat of arms with a profound meaning that represents its rich history and culture.
