Noale
Welcome to Noale: a city of history and nature
Hello everyone and welcome to Noale, a fascinating city located in the Metropolitan City of Venice, in the heart of the Veneto region. With its 16,077 inhabitants, it is part of the Miranese area, along with the neighboring municipalities of Mirano, Santa Maria di Sala, Salzano, Scorzè, Spinea and Martellago. Come with me to discover this city, full of history and nature.
A flat city, but rich in waterways
The territory of Noale is completely flat, with altitudes ranging from 11 to 18 meters above sea level. The city is located in the center of a rural area, surrounded by several waterways. The main watercourse is the Marzenego, which flows along the historic center and the castle. Another noteworthy river is the Draganziolo, its left tributary. Moreover, to the south, the border with Santa Maria di Sala is partly marked by the Muson Vecchio. But not only that: not far from the center, there are also abandoned clay quarries, partly acquired by the Municipality and recovered as an oasis managed by the WWF.
The history of Noale: from Roman times to the Serenissima Republic
Noale has a millennia-old history that dates back to Roman times. Numerous archaeological finds testify to the presence of Romans in the area. Furthermore, there is a tradition that claims that the community of Noale was evangelized by Prosdocimo of Padua, the first bishop of Padua, in the 1st century. The castle of Noale grew in importance after the year 1000 when it was fortified to become a military outpost of Treviso, not far from the border with the rival Padua. In the 12th century (1158), the castle became the residence of the Tempesta (family) lords who had received the office of "avogari", i.e. defenders and administrators of the temporal possessions of the Bishops of Treviso. In 1339, the Tempesta surrendered the Castle of Noale to the Serenissima Republic, which established a Captaincy and later a Regiment (Republic of Venice).
A city that has made history in Italy
Noale played an important role in the history of Italy. During the French domination, the city became a municipality, and during the subsequent Austrian domination, the capital of the district. In 1853, it suffered an administrative downgrade as the birthplace of the patriot Pier Fortunato Calvi. In 1866, along with the whole Veneto region, it entered the Kingdom of Italy (1861-1946), moving from the province of Padua (Lombard-Venetia) to that of Venice. During World War II, the city was the scene of important fights between the Republican National Guard and the partisans led also by Bruno Eugenio Ballan, which occurred in October 1944 between Zeminiana di Massanzago and Briana.
The name of Noale
The name Noale derives from the Latin term "novālis", which means "maggese", i.e. "recently cultivated field". This toponym is widespread throughout northeastern Italy.
Discovering Noale today
Today, Noale is a modern and welcoming city that still retains the charm of its millennia-old history. The historic center is characterized by the presence of the majestic fortress, whose imposing towers are visible from afar. Here you can walk through the ancient streets, admiring the beautiful facades of the houses and the beauty of the parish church of San Giovanni Battista. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the Civic Archaeological Museum, where you can admire the numerous archaeological finds found in the territory of Noale. But Noale is also a city surrounded by nature: just a few steps from the center, there are wide meadows and greenhouses that produce high-quality flowers and vegetables.
Conclusions
At the end of our journey of discovery to Noale, we cannot help but be fascinated by this city that encompasses a millennia-old history, a unique cultural heritage, and a splendid natural landscape. Come and visit us and let yourself be conquered by the charm of Noale!
