Ponte nelle Alpi
A brief guide to Ponte nelle Alpi
If you are on vacation in Veneto and are looking for a picturesque place to visit, Ponte nelle Alpi may be just the place for you. This scattered municipality with 7,918 inhabitants is located in the province of Belluno and has a great variety of landscapes.
Physical geography
Ponte nelle Alpi is famous for the great ups and downs of its altitudes ranging from 378 to 2,133 meters. The municipal territory extends on both banks of the Piave and includes several areas including Destra Piave (Ponte nelle Alpi, Polpet, Pian di Vedoia), Sinistra Piave or Coi de Pera (Rione Santa Caterina, Lastreghe, Canevoi, Cadola, Piaia, Cugnan, Col di Cugnan, Losego, Roncan, Quantin, Cornolade, Lizzona, Vich, La Secca) and Oltrerai (Soccher, Arsiè, Paiane, Casan, Reveane).
History
The municipality of Ponte nelle Alpi boasts a long and interesting history that spans from the Stone Age to the Roman era. Evidence of stable and widespread presence has been found in various places in the territory including Coi de Pera, Sass de Pescamon, and Losego.
Fortifications were built since the early Middle Ages to defend the three valleys that flowed into the place. The castle of San Giorgio was founded in the 6th century, while the Casamatta and the Castellet were built later. In this historical context, the bridge connecting over the Piave assumed particular importance.
Symbols
The flag of Ponte nelle Alpi is a red cloth.
Monuments and places of interest
In the territory of Ponte nelle Alpi, there are numerous sacred architectures, including the Church of Santa Maria del Rosario located in Cadola. The original church dates back to 1570, but the current one was designed by Giuseppe Segusini in 1862. The building preserves works of great artistic value such as the paintings by Cesare Vecellio and Francesco Frigimelica the Elder.
The Church of Sant'Andrea in Monte is a XII century building located on Mount Frusseda. The church, located near the remains of the ancient Castellet, preserves a cycle of frescoes unfortunately ruined due to vandalism.
In conclusion, Ponte nelle Alpi is a place rich in history and full of artistic treasures, but above all, it is an oasis of peace to spend the best moments of your vacation. If you want to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing vacation, with friends or with family, visit Ponte nelle Alpi and discover all its secrets!
