Camalò
Camalò: the story of a village in the Municipality of Povegliano
If you are looking for a place full of history and culture, you must visit the hamlet of Camalò, which is part of the Municipality of Povegliano, in the province of Treviso. This small locality is located in the western portion of the municipality and does not have any important watercourses, but the water supply is guaranteed by the Vittoria di Ponente canal.
The origins of the name Camalò
The toponym of Camalò has uncertain origins, but it is presumed to derive from two possible etymologies: the first proposes a Celtic derivation, while the second asserts that the name refers to "ca' maladum" in reference to a hospice.
The history of Camalò through the centuries
The first historical traces of Camalò date back to the Roman era: the village was located at the intersection of Via Sant'Antonio and Via Postioma, respectively remains of a Cardo and a Decumanus, included in the centuriazione territory of Treviso. During the Middle Ages, the church of Camalò was included among the assets of the monastery of Santa Maria del Piave, but it was also attested as a chapel dependent on the pieve of Volpago since 1152. Under the Republic of Venice, Camalò constituted a rural municipality of the "Campagna Inferiore" district of the podesteria of Treviso.
Moreover, during the Great War, the town hall was temporarily transferred to Camalò.
Places of interest in Camalò
If you visit this hamlet, you will discover several places of interest, such as the parish church, the monument to the fallen, and the tomb of Mario Fiore.
The parish church
This church, ancient property of the monastery of Santa Maria del Piave, became, with its suppression in 1490, the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli (Murano) of Murano. Moreover, it was linked to the pieve of Volpago as a subsidiary. The building was consecrated in 1779 and became the seat of an autonomous parish ten years later.
After the restoration of 1902, the church took on its current appearance with a neoclassical architectural facade. Inside, you can admire the main altar, coming from the assets of Santa Maria monastery, and three canvases, including the altarpiece, of Venetian school.
The bell tower, on the other hand, was built in 1816 with the stones of the church of San Francesco (Treviso).
The monument to the fallen
This imposing monument was erected in 1955 in the center of Lavajo, a large basin that was once used for washing clothes. The obelisk, located on the circular platform, bears a phrase by Giovanni Comisso and the list of the fallen and missing of both world wars. The ensemble is completed by the statue of Carlo Conte, a representation of human suffering.
The tomb of Mario Fiore
The tomb of Mario Fiore is located in the cemetery of the hamlet and houses the remains of the major, who died in the war near San Mauro di Bavaria (Nervesa della Battaglia), along the Piave front. The monument was made of lava stone from Vesuvius, as the soldier was from Naples.
Visit Camalò to discover its history and explore the wonders of the hamlet. We're waiting for you!
