Santandrà
Discovering Santandrà, the hamlet of Povegliano
If you're looking for a peaceful place surrounded by nature yet close to cities, Santandrà might be your ideal destination. This hamlet of the Municipality of Povegliano, in the province of Treviso, is located south of the main inhabited center and borders Villorba and Ponzano Veneto. The territory of Santandrà is crossed by the Giavera stream and was until 1950-1960 crossed by the Brentella di Pederobba irrigation canal, built by the Venetians on the decree of the Doge Francesco Foscari and supervised by the famous architect Fra' Giocondo.
Quarters and streets of Santandrà
Santandrà is divided into four main quarters: Porteghi, Preve, Cagnan and Broi. The main streets of the Monaco-Venice cycle path that cross the territory of Santandrà are Borgo Sant'Andrea, Via dei Caduti, and Via Barrucchella. The latter was in fact an ager centuriatus decumanus of the Travisino, testifying to the presence of the area in Roman times.
Santandrà, history and culture
Human presence in Santandrà is documented since the 10th century, when the locality was mentioned in a diploma of 994 as "Sanctus Andrea, prope Paulanum". It was a large village founded by the Benedictine monks of Nervesa, with whom Emperor Otto III granted some lands north of the Via Postumia to Count Rambaldo da Collalto, Count of Treviso. Later on, the village was donated to the Benedictines, remaining linked to the Abbey of Nervesa until 1866.
Under the Republic of Venice, Santandrà experienced a climate of peace and development, only interrupted by the war of the League of Cambrai. The agricultural economy was monopolized by religious institutions and Venetian and Treviso nobles, who built several Venetian villas. With the fall of the Serenissima in 1797, the area went through a moment of political uncertainty caused by the French and Austrian dominion. In 1807, under Napoleon, the municipality of Povegliano with the hamlets of Santandrà and Camalò was established, while a definitive territorial arrangement was achieved starting from 1814 with the birth of the Lombardo-Venetian Kingdom.
Santandrà today
Today, Santandrà is a peaceful hamlet where you can enjoy nature and the beauties of the surrounding territory. The church of Sant'Andrea, dating back to the 11th century, has been renovated and still preserves important 15th-century frescoes. The area is also famous for wine production, thanks to the presence of numerous wineries and the excellent climate for vine cultivation.
If you're looking for a peaceful place surrounded by nature for a vacation or a weekend, Santandrà is definitely a destination to consider. You can visit the church of Sant'Andrea, taste the local wine, and walk along the Monaco-Venice cycle path. Moreover, thanks to the proximity to cities such as Treviso and Venice, you can also broaden your cultural and gastronomic horizons.
